Black velvet sheath dress with sleeves

Pattern: The basic pattern for the fitted dress from- patterneasy.com

Fabric: black velvet with gold printed flowers

Alterations: moved a front shoulder dart to a side seam dart

Refashion: A plaid skirt made from an old dress

The dress I made back in December 2009 was my second project from Japanese sewing book-Simple chic. I remember how I was excited about that pattern. I had big expectations. Unfortunately finale result was complete disaster. Chosen fabric wasn't appropriate (to stiff), fitting was bad, A-line dresses aren't flattering for my body type....This dress has been hanging in my closet for years and it was time for a refashion.

Pattern:Burda:1/2013 model 124

This pattern I have made few times before and it is definitely my TNT pattern.

Alterations: made the vent and exposed metal zip

Fabric: plaid wool blend suiting fabric