Knowing I can sew a garment for a tiny fraction of the retail price of a simply thrills me, and is one of the reasons I continue to sew.
I knew I could make the $200 Saint James Toledo striped dress I saw in a boutique in Charlotte,
but I didn’t know that Mood Fabrics stocked Saint James knits ~ the very same fabrics!
Upon finding Burda 6722, I knew it was meant to be.
Described as a ponte, Mood offers the Saint James knits in several colors, and I chose the white background with black stripes.
I rarely sew Burda patterns (no reason in particular) but that needs to change for their fit is always spot on! I made no pattern alterations other than shortening the bodice along the adjustment lines.
Loaded with body and a terrific drape, the fabric works well for a shapely garment and has great recovery.
Stripes are so much fun to work with! I couldn’t end this project without a little play on stripes, and echoed the vertical stripes in the shoulder with a small vertical striped border on the hem.
For the 1″ border, I wanted to encase the lower edge and cut a 3″ strip of fabric which was folded in half.
After turning and pressing in 1/2″ on each side, I found the placement line on the outside of the dress and basted in place along the foldline before stitching, and then folding to the inside.
I ultimately decided to finish the border by handstitching rather than topstitching since the only topstitching featured is on the sleeve hem, and is barely visible.
Since I was unable to make a muslin for this dress, all seams were first basted before stitching and finished in the serger.
The pattern would have been an instant gratification project had I not added the border, but I’m loving the finished look!
A big thumbs up to Mood Fabrics for finding this great knit and a very Happy Monday to all 
