- Have you ever been invited to birthday parties, business events, or weddings that requires formal attire, only to look in your closet and find that you don’t have anything appropriate?
- Trying to shop for that perfect dress is hard work. So why not make a classy formal garment with the beautiful fabrics available at Sew Much Fabric!
- Let’s get started!
Birthday Celebrations
Special milestone birthdays require a celebration! Use the Plum/Cream/Gold Metallic Brocade and make a dress with a flared skirt to dance and toast the special day. Pattern: Vogue 1392
Business Events
You’ll want to look polished and professional at the business conference cocktail party. A sheath dress in beautiful colors like Chili Red Silk/Wool Suiting or Plum Polyester Mikado will help you break out of the LBD rut! Pattern: Vogue 1182.
Class Reunions
What fun to reconnect with old friends and share fond memories. You will turn heads during the formal dance by mixing a sequin with a solid using Emerald Green Sequin Stretch Mesh and Black Wool Tricotine. Pattern: Vogue 9148
Wedding Guest
Black/Rose Plum Reversible Floral Taffeta or Black/Swiss Mocha Reversible Floral Taffeta are great choices for weddings that start at 3pm and go into the evening with the reception. Pattern: Butterick 5983
Wear All White Parties
The most popular parties in the summer are when the dress code requires the guests to wear all white! A jumpsuit will look chic made with a trending fabric like the Ivory Eyelet. (Sold Out) Line with Silk Crepe de Chine in White. Pattern: Burda Style 06/2015 #119C
Remember that you don’t have to make the pattern look exactly like the sketch on the pattern envelope. Use your creativity and make it your own; whether you alter the length, neckline, or design lines. Happy Sewing!
Fabric ideas posted by Beverly Gatterson, who teaches fashion design at the Art Institute of Houston.
