It’s that time of the year again! I can’t believe it’s five weeks until Christmas! And with that come the requisite Christmas parties that we’ll be attending. Whether it’s work, family or with friends, there’s always an occasion to dress up for!
I’ve compiled a shortlist of my favourite patterns (and ideas for fabrics and styling to go with them) for you here. I think I’ll have just about enough time to sew one of them!
1. Go for a simple silhouette with Sew Over It’s Betty dress in a pop of colour! This brocade is sure to make you stand out (in a good way)!
2. Be a classy lady with this faux wrap dress from Burda. It’s a style that’ll be very flattering even with any extra winter weight! I’m desperate for a velvet version of view B myself! I’m thinking of gorgeous embroidery and beaded appliqués along a shoulder for that extra sparkle!
3. Got a black tie event to go to? Try the Elizabeth gown from Named. Go for a dark green satin as a sophisticated alternative to black. I’m totally channeling Keira Knightley in Atonement. (Man, I love that dress!)
4. Buck trends and choose the Lux jumpsuit from Ralph Pink. It oozes classy and cool. I’m dreaming of one with in black with a satin contrast trim neck and belt. Think tuxedo!
Are you making any festive-wear this year? What are your plans or have you already made your garment?
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Nice choices. I really like 1 + 2. I can’t see myself in the Lux jumpsuit, though, but it would be great for anyone with a figure like the model 🙂
I think you need to be really tall to pull off that jumpsuit!
Yes – and thin!
Definitely!
Makes me wish I had a fancy Xmas/NYE party to go to, just so I could sew one!
Just make one anyway!! 😀
I’m currently in the midst of sewing a holiday shirt for my husband. Once I complete his shirt, I’m making a dress for myself. I’m using a peplum top pattern the adding a circle skirt instead of the peplum. Hopefully it goes well!
Ooo! Sounds good! I’m sure it’ll turn out great!
The burda pattern reminds me of that fab dress Chinelo Bally made in the swing bee a couple of years ago. It will look gorgeous! Now if only I had a party to go to…
It is really similar to it. Maybe there was some inspiration from that here!
Great post! Love the idea of a faux-wrap velvet dress!
Me too – Emily – can we persuade you to go for that one?!
There is definitely one coming up in the pipelines! Just got hold of the perfect stretch velvet for it!
I love making a simple dress out of fabulous fabric for the Christmas party. My Christmas party outfit will be used for DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER so I have already decided and started it. It will be finished soon!
Looking forward to seeing it!
Love the lux jumpsuit… and yes Christmas inspiration is at its peak..making a festive green coloured dress 😆
I’ve got some green fabric that’s next in the queue to be used!
I love that Atonement gown too. Not as good as the one Keira wears for the Waltz in Anna Karenina, oh for the sewing skills and the ball to justify making something that beautiful!
I have a bit of burgundy stretch velvet that might become a skirt. With a black ribbon trim. Something sort of red riding hood like.
Sounds good! I love stretch velvet at the mo!!