Hot Cha-Cha-Cha-Cha!
April 10, 2008
Whoa! This was a super easy super quick sew! Hot Patterns Easy Sew No Sweat Cha-Cha-Cha Halter Dress! I seriously cut and sewed this up in about 4 hours! I did have issues with the pattern markings and directions. For example it instructs you to 'cut a pair on the fold'. Uh, how about 'cut 2' and the international pattern signal on the side you place on the fold! Also the directions were a bit dodgy. I appreciated the simplicity of it. Just thought they could be better worded for newer sewers. I did alter this to fit my small bust (35") and then widened it through the waist to the hips(42"). I am the ultimate 'pear shape'! I also lined the front with plain white cotton. The fabric is a bit sheer. Modesty prevails! Notes for next time. Lengthen about 4 inches. A bit short for me. Also change the bias tape at the neck to be 1" making it easier to thread the tie. This is a halter dress and a little inappropriate for work, so next time I will also add the back bodice piece and make a bias casing at the top so the tie can thread all the way around the neck. Overall it's a keeper and definitely a 'do-over'!
