We got to create this dress from beautiful fabric from Melco Fabrics!
Melco Fabrics, founded in 2021 by Melanie Coultas, is on a mission to produce high-quality, ethical, and sustainable fabrics in Australia. The company has evolved from its humble beginnings to become a leader in the textiles industry, emphasizing a commitment to ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices. All knit fabrics are proudly milled in Australia and carry the Australian Made certification, reflecting their dedication to authenticity.
The company prioritizes sustainability by minimizing waste, conserving water, and using eco-friendly dyes and chemicals. Ethical Clothing Australia audits their manufacturing process, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions. Melco Fabrics also stands out for its in-house printing of art design fabrics using a pigment printer, providing quality control and reducing environmental impact. The company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, ethics, and quality positions them as a reliable choice for those seeking responsibly produced Australian fabrics. Find out more about Melco Fabrics here.
When this wonderful company invited us to create something from their fabric we leapt at the chance.
Fabric: Dahlia Days – Rachel Parker
Rachel Parker is a print designer based in Northamptonshire countryside and created this lovely Dahlia Days design available on the Melco website here.
We chose this print in the navy colour way on a cotton sateen fabric.
This cotton sateen is on the lighter side (only 95 gsm) but holds its structure and was so EASY to work sew. The fabric is printed on demand by Melco Fabrics in their NSW studio.
Pattern: Vogue 9201 and Butterick 5951
For the pattern, we chose Vogue 9201 with short sleeves and a collar. We swapped the pleated skirt swapped for the a-line skirt of Butterick 5951 and added in-seam pockets.
To showcase the design lines of the bodice we included red piping around the front bodice placket.
Finished Make
Photo Credits
Photographer: James Christie Media
Pattern: Vogue 9201 and Butterick 5951
Fabric: Dahlia Days designed by Rachel Parker on Cotton Sateen printed and gifted by Melco Fabrics.
