I want to review this awesome Donna Karan pattern. I actually made this dress back maybe about 8 years ago. Unfortunately that means it is out of print. So sorry! Back then I was just making clothes for myself and exploring the possibilities of selling my creations. I needed a comfortable black dress that could be either dressed up or down preferably in a knit fabric. I came across this pattern at JoAnn's.
Sorry I do not have a back view of this dress! |
I wore the dress to a party along with a shrug that I also crocheted. |
Description: Pullover tapered dress; mid-knee with right side pleats and close fitting cap sleeves.
Fabric Used: Light weight black knit fabric
Sizing: I cut a size 12 here. I found Donna Karan patterns to run way small! I wore a size 4 in these pictures but I cut a size 12 in this pattern.
Instructions: Easy to follow
Changes: I made no changes at all.
Level of Difficulty: I would say that this was a pretty easy pattern to follow. You may need intermediate skills for the pleating.
Timing: This can totally be completed in a couple of hours.
I think this is a great pattern. The dress was super sexy and well as comfortable. I got lots of compliments on this one. I paired it with a black Nine West purse and black Via Spiga Boots (purchased at TJ Maxx). I also paired this with a crocheted multi-way shrug that I made as well. I will provide a post on that creation as well!
Great dress, you say you cut a size 12, are the sizes uk or US?
ReplyDeleteHi Claire! Thanks! The sizes are US.
DeleteErica love the simplicity of your little black dress with the crochet shrug.
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DeleteThe crochet defo took the dress to another level Erica. You look gorgeous.
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Thanks Missy! That means a lot coming from you! I love how you put a wardrobe together!
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