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Tuesday 9 September 2014

Kie-Kie-Kielo

My ear-worm for this dress has been Phil Collins Sussudio (you're welcome...)
There's a dress that's been on my mind... all the time...
If I just say the word .. "Kie-Kie-Kielo"....
always have a prop.... ;)
 Like many others, I was underwhelmed when it was released as part of Named's collection, yet strangely attracted to it. I then wanted it when Sew Independent looked so amazing in hers (blue & red). I stalked Busy Lizzy in Brizzy as she made hers transeasonal for MMMay14 and have since spotted Sew Jean Margaret's, Sara Berkes', Janika's and Annakreeta's.. clearly I couldn't move past without making it!



I nabbed 2m of this gorgeous black flecked brown Gorman wool knit at ClearIT and resisted buying more during the latest social fabric shopping extravaganza. It's a stable 2 way stretch (only crosswise) of about 30%.
The Kielo is designed for wovens, however the three versions I first saw online were made with knits.

I'm a 38 by Named bust sizing, however I chose to make the 42 as I've used my bodice block for the upper bodice and my waist/hip measurements with Named are more like the 42. I could possibly have shortened the bodice by an inch to bring the wrap front a little higher as Named patterns are drafted for 5'8" and I'm 5'6".
I did intend to make the maxi length, however not buying more fabric has made this a midi and I think it will be very versatile for autumn and spring.
I basted all of the seams together and tried it on, before finishing them with a four-thread overlock stitch. I made longer ties than drafted and have had a lovely time wrapping it in different ways.
It's been worn with and without my brown LS merino tops underneath, tights and boots - and even had it's first outing for kindy BookWeek celebrations with faux fur ears & tail as, who else, Schnitzel Von Krumm - of the very low tum...

For those who have missed Maci pics - here he is contemplating the pattern layout

31 comments:

  1. Thanks for the pooch shot at the very end - tres cute! I've seen many knit versions of this dress around and I think they are much nicer than the woven version Named showed us on their website. Yours does look so comfy....

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  2. Thanks Mel ;) I've worn it quite a bit, it might be the pure comfort factor of a loose draped front in a stable knit, then combined with the brown - it does go with a lot of my wardrobe ;)

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  3. The dress looks amazing on you! I'm tempted to give it a try. Give the pooch a kiss :)

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  4. gorgeous dress! You look fabulous in it! The midi version is probably going to be more wearable for different seasons and ocassions.

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  5. This is such a great dress in such gorgeous fabric! I have a similar Style Arc pattern and am looking forward to making it. Love the knit version, and it's so nice with the teal! Love teal and chocolate....

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  6. What a versatile frock! This is going to be a go to number I bet!

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  7. Oh, wow! I really love a lot of the Named patterns, but this one really didn't resonate with me on the website. But this - of COURSE it's meant to be a knit dress!! SO much better. Do you know, I'm pretty sure I bought that exact same fabric, and I can't wait to get working on it. (Am thinking a batwing top at the moment...)

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  8. I just bought some fabric to make this last week. I love all the versions I have seen online and yours is no exception. I can't wait to make this pattern.

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  9. Wow! Another interesting knit winner of a dress :) Love it!

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  10. yes- yes! I'm really digging this- I'll be checking out Named now.

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  11. I really like this pattern, it is so easy to wear. I've made a tunic length with silk cotton, to wear with leggings and wear it all the time. I've definitely gonna be making another, perhaps maxi version for summer.

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  12. I love this in the wool! Just gorgeous. I might have to pinch this idea :)

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  13. So glad you decided to make this up, it's perfectly you! Also loving the length, it'll be so much more versatile this way.

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  14. Thanks Erin ;) I do agree, it is a very sensible length, I've worn it with flat mary janes, heels & knee high boots, so I'm quite happy with where it's ended up ;)

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  15. Thank you Lara. I can't wait to see the StyleArc version - I really must pay their website some more attention - and yes, teal and chocolate are such a lovely pairing ;)

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  16. Ohhh, I can't wait to see what you sew from it - it's such a lovely weight, and not too stretchy (i.e.. it played very nicely!). And I am SO influenced by everyone else, I can't visualise them as photographed, but love the versions I see online & IRL ;)

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  17. Thanks Kat - I can't wait to see your version made up!

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  18. Thanks Anne ;) I have to have Named filtered for me by other bloggers (my lack of vision entirely), there are some gorgeous designs featured, so I'm very grateful that others share their versions!

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  19. Considering I adore your version and it was my "I must make this" fixation, please feel free ;)p I can't wait to see it ;)

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  20. Thanks Jenny. It is very me, and on very high rotation ... I might need to make a second version so people don't get completely sick of seeing it ;)

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  21. Thanks Sandra! I'm not sure if I've spotted yours - I'd love to have a look - and silk cotton sounds perfect - there might just be a version in my summer wardrobe ;)

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  22. Although I made in back in May I only just got it to the blog at the end of August ... here http://sewiststitch.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/silk-kielo-wrap.html It looks quite different from all the others I've seen :-)

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  23. Thanks Sandra! I remember yours now - I adore your geometric fabric & it as a tunic - you've inspired me to add another variation to my-to-sew-list! ;)

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  24. This is such a flattering dress! I especially love the back silhouette. Will have to check out Named patterns.

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  25. Thanks Patricia ;) I'm glad it looks ok from the back (as you know, we don't tend to look at ourselves from that angle if it can be avoided ;) ) I really like the silhouette, Named has done nicely ;)

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  26. I've been intrigued by this pattern since it came out, but your dress is making me think I really need to buy the pattern and make one! Love this! It would look great with some Alabama stitchin' too :-)

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    1. Yes!!! It's a lovely, versatile pattern, I saw one with really wide structural ties last week, so fabulous! I think it would lend itself beautifully to some AC love, and I can't wait to see what you create ;)

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  27. Gorgeous! I am tempted by this pattern and now even more tempted with the sleeve version too!

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    1. I love that sleeves are now an option - inspired by Helen's (and everyone else's!), I'm very tempted to make another 1 or 2 so as well ;)

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