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I can’t seem to get enough lace recently. Perhaps its because I spend so much of my time in jeans and a t-shirt that when I get dressed up I want to really feel classy. But no matter the reason, when I got to participate in the Color Block Dress tour, I knew immediately what I wanted to make.

About a year ago, I had a rare moment alone and found a dress I adored. It was a knit dress much like this with a lace-printed knit and 3/4 sleeves. It fit me so well and was only $15. I wanted it so badly, but there was one problem–it was too short. Now normally that isn’t a problem, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to match the lace-print knit and I didn’t want a solid colored band around the bottom, so I left the dress there. And I’ve thought about it ever since.Lace Colorblocked Dress | Mabey She Made It | #lace #colorblocking #sewing #selfishsewing #womensfashion

Then I saw the Color Block Dress pattern, and I was sold. I even had black knit, white knit, and stretch lace at hand. It was fate.

Having the lace and the white knit as my center panel added a little bit of work as I had to cut extra and baste the pieces together, but it was so worth it!

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As far as changes to the directions, I also decided I wanted a little more coverage on the sleeve so I extended them about 2 inches. I also didn’t want the neck band to show, so after attaching it, I folded the whole band under to get a nice stable neckline without the contrast. I also added a row of stretch lace to the bottom for a nice finish.

Since there are several seams all around the dress, it’s easy to adjust where you need to get a really tailored look. I am apparently less hippy than the pattern called for, so I had to take in a bunch at the hips, but I love the outcome.

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Now I’m ready for a date with my sweetheart!

The Color Block Dress pattern is now for sale over at So Sew Easy, so head on over and get your copy!

Lace Colorblocked Dress | Mabey She Made It | #lace #colorblocking #sewing #selfishsewing #womensfashion

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Deby at So Sew Easy
8 years ago

Wow, you look amazing. Adding that lace over the center panel is just beautiful. Now I need to make one just like it. Thanks so much for trying out the pattern, and yes, you are lovely and slim in the hips compared to me!

Zan
Zan
8 years ago

You AND the dress look fabulous. I’m with you 100% on the lace obsession. Hooray for the “pree-pree”!

fenna
8 years ago

love the lace–will have to remember that 🙂

laura @eye candy creative studio

Love this dress, you did a FAB job & you look amazing in it!

Krista @ While He Was Napping

I love that this is all knit. It looks awesome and I imagine it’s still super comfy. I might have to make me one of these.

Dee @CupcakesandCrowbars

You amaze me. There was a pile of fabric. And now there’s a dress. O.o

Randi
8 years ago

I love this dress! It’s beautiful and you look amazing in it!

Kathrine
Kathrine
8 years ago

Fashion models go home the real women are here to stay. You look great in this dress. I never liked the color blocking trend before, but with the lace I like it.

Gretchen @ Three Little Monkeys Studio

I LOVE this! It’s pretty and flattering on you. Looks so comfy too!

Melanie
Melanie
8 years ago

LOVE this! It is so pretty on you!

Sharlyn
Sharlyn
8 years ago

This is beautiful! I follow Deby’s blog, so when I lose some pesky pounds, I will look into this dress! I love the lace center!

Tori
8 years ago

Wow Lisa! You look great and you are so talented!! I am fully on board with the lace trend. I have a few dresses that are lace and I love them. I really like that yours is knit!