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"....
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| 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
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....
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks amazing on you! I'm tempted to give it a try. Give the pooch a kiss :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous dress! You look fabulous in it! The midi version is probably going to be more wearable for different seasons and ocassions.
ReplyDeleteThis 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....
ReplyDeleteWhat a versatile frock! This is going to be a go to number I bet!
ReplyDeleteOh, 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...)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWow! Another interesting knit winner of a dress :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteyes- yes! I'm really digging this- I'll be checking out Named now.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love this in the wool! Just gorgeous. I might have to pinch this idea :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to make this up, it's perfectly you! Also loving the length, it'll be so much more versatile this way.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteThank 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteYou called it! YES! ;)
ReplyDeleteOhhh, 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat - I can't wait to see your version made up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteConsidering I adore your version and it was my "I must make this" fixation, please feel free ;)p I can't wait to see it ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteAlthough 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 :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a flattering dress! I especially love the back silhouette. Will have to check out Named patterns.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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 ;)
ReplyDeleteI'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 :-)
ReplyDeleteYes!!! 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 ;)
DeleteGorgeous! I am tempted by this pattern and now even more tempted with the sleeve version too!
ReplyDeleteI 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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