Saturday 17 March 2012

The Antoinette Dress - The Big Reveal

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Meet Antoinette I! The original design, the original idea. A lovely 3/4 sleeved fitted dress with a sexy pegged skirt and a lace bodice panel that extends high at the neckline. The version in the photos was the first sample and the very floral fabric a coincidence only. I wanted something a bit more colourful than calico. Being very honest I thought I had to do massive tweaks to pattern after first swatch but I didn't, hence this version is presented to you.

For something different...meet Antoinette II!
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Antoinette II is the same pattern as Antoinette I but what a difference! It uses the same patterns pieces but with a small alteration in the front bodice panel (which will be covered in the pattern instructions). I used a gorgeous blue gingham and some red piping and buttons. The neckline is also slightly lower in this version.

I sincerely hope you enjoy Suzy Patterns first pattern. I am starting to receive the wonderful feedback from my testers which will help me do any sizing tweaks that I need to and sure there are some. It seems the pattern grading company I used ignored my size chart and ease specifications. For example the bust has some ease but the waist measurements used are even smaller than the ones I provided. I'm now on the lookout for other pattern grading companies so if you know any that are reliable and good, please let me know.

Saying this, the pattern will still be available to you all for free, hopefully at the beginning of April. I will adjust size charts to help you cut the best size for you (planning a whole blog post on sizing).
I have already received some sneak peak photos of the versions testers are doing and oh, my, I am so excited!

I have also started a Facebook Page, where I'll keep you up to date with what is happening at Suzy Patterns. Click here or on the link at the top bar to like it!

Have a lovely weekend!

27 comments:

  1. Oh. My. GOD. Suzy!! These are incredible. I have fallen head over heels for Antoinette II - what a beauty!

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  2. Suzy this dress is wonderful. It fits you perfectly. You are so generous offering this for free - I would definitely pay for this!

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  3. Suzy!!!! You're so clever! Oh my God it's beautiful - I LOVE version two. I dream about blue gingham with red piping and buttons (no, honestly, I do!) and this is definitely the dress of my dreams. Massive congratulations after all your hard work. xx

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  4. Wow you're unbelievably talented! It looks beautiful! I just love the hint of Edwardian style with the lace neckline!

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  5. Both versions look amazing! I'm particularly fond of the lace bodice panel on version one, but love the details on both of them. You must be so proud, congratulations :) x

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  6. YAY! I can't wait!!! It's absolutely stunning!

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  7. Hello Suzy,
    your dress looks beautiful.
    It is in need of improvement, if you want to do it as a ground pattern.
    Your back is too long and throws across fold.
    The same is also back on the skirt.

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  8. Very nice! I love the high neck. Very different from dresses I see round the interwebs.

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  9. Oh Suzy you are so clever - this is so, so pretty - I love the pegged skirt - it is a bit different and the style a suits you beautifully. A really lovely dress that could be made in different weights to wear all year round - congratulations! I hope to be able to try to make one myself! xxx

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  10. Congrats! I liked the send one, even if they are the same pattern, but I like the fabric and colors.

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  11. SUZY! This is AWESOME! Such a gorgeous design on both styles, I can't wait to see your testers versions and what else you've got cooking up your sleeve! xxx

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  12. The dresses are beautiful!!! WOW! the pictures really cool, how did you ever do such a neat layout, so professional. Love it!

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  13. This is so exciting! The fabric changes the look so much.

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  14. Yaaay the reveal post! I just took some pics of mine. I'll send you them as soon as they're edited and I'll just do a mini post on my blog since I can only take pics on my form at the mo. :-)

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  15. Totally gorgeous - it's nice to see something difference. I love the red piping at the neckline of the Antoinette II!

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  16. Wow! This dress looks amazing, I'll be keeping my eye on this to see the dif versions your testors came up with and maybe try my own. :)

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  17. Suzy, this is so exciting! Congratulations! I am very fond of the lace neck but good to know it works without it too. xxx

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  18. Absolutely LOVE both versions! Would definitely pay for the pattern, despite being skint right now!
    Well done.
    I'm looking forward to this being available, and to other patterns from Suzy Patterns.

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  19. Congratulations on producing two very different looks from the same pattern; I love them both. The design itself has all the shaping for a very feminine look whilst the "tulip?" skirt would do wonders for my less than flat tum! |Good luck Suzy Patterns I say. Laura UK

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  20. What a charming dress! You made a lovely pattern, and the two versions, although different, are really beautiful. I'm looking forward the pattern... and the others!!
    Thanks for this lovely dress.
    VĂ©ronique

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  21. Wow this is fabulous Suzy I can't wait! I would pay for this pattern - seriously! Bodes so incredibly well for the future!

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  22. Wow they are beautiful :) I love the gingham look a lot :)

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  23. Hey Gorgeous!

    These are amazing! Go get them Suzy!! I am in LOVE with the second. I love the cheeky piping! Such a good eye for style...

    Bundana
    X

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  24. I absolutely love antoinette II - what an amazing dress! Congratulations! I can't believe you are offering this for free - so generous!

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