Melbourne Frocktails upped the game again this year, with a change of venues they had space for more makers to come. It was a wonderful night with a sea of fabulous me-made outfits! At every turn, you could see a great fabric, design or skill. We each wanted to create some new for the occasion. Lauren turned to our stash and came across a beautiful linen that Mum and Dad had purchased when they were visiting Darwin from Injalak Arts.
Pattern: Vogue 1723
We have made this dress a number of times and love that it offers a full silhouette but is a great showcase for fabric that has a strong print. It does not have many design lines or darts that break up the fabric so it was perfect of this fabric which we wanted to be the hero.
Vogue 17233 is a very loose-fitting pull-on dress that has a stand collar that extends into ties at back, with a slit opening at the neck. Imporantly it has side seam pockets and the balloon sleeves are held in shape with a stay.
We were limited in fabric so had to cut economically with the priority of placing the centre on the fold. So we finished the neck with a internal bias.
This pattern is available on Sewdirect Australia here.
Fabric: Linen from Injalak Arts
Injalak Arts is based in remote Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, with over 200 active members – artists, weavers and craftspeople from Gunbalanya and surrounding homelands.
This linen is a hand-printed design created by three talented women, Priscilla Badari, Katra Nganjmirra and Sylvia Badari.
Finished Injalak Arts Linen Dress
Photo Credits
Pattern: Vogue 1723 available at Sewdirect Australia
Fabrics: Linen from Injalak Arts
Headpiece: Lauren J Ritchie Millinery