Comments on: VENA CAVA (+ ALABAMA CHANIN DIY DRESS)

By: Lynore

Lynore — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:17:43 +0000

This pattern is on sale online today, just picked one up!

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1258-products-14705.php?page_id=1429

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:37:49 +0000

I have purchased this pattern and am excited to make this dress! In your directions above, you say to use the lightweight jersey but the colors camel and blue slate are only available in the medium weight jersey??

By: Alabama

Alabama — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:23:38 +0000

Yes, the majority of the top layer is removed in Negative Reverse Applique. So it “looks” like applique but is easier to complete. And, yes, to a single layer of thread because of the lightweight jersey. Never use a single layer with our standard medium-weight jersey. Great questions – thank you! Natalie

By: Jennifer Finn

Jennifer Finn — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:25:37 +0000

Oh my goodness that negative reverse applique dress is stunning!!

By: Karen K.

Karen K. — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:48 +0000

A tiny technical question: since we don’t as yet have the new book (counting the days!), it appears that the negative reverse applique technique would cause much of the top layer to be removed. Is this correct? Just trying to picture it. Also, I’m nervous about sewing seams with only a single strand of thread. Is this because we’re using lightweight jersey? Thanks for your patience.

By: Elissa

Elissa — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:38:50 +0000

LOVE this. Thank you for sharing! xo