This is the first dress from the République Du Chiffon patterns that I’ve sewn. I really love these patterns; they are truly designer pieces!
I also picked up a copy of the book “Un été couture,” and here I am, embarking on a series of adventures with the Eléonore dress as my first choice 🙂
Fabric choice: A fabric found at “Les Merveilles de Saint-Pierre.” A 3m 100% cotton remnant from Béatrix and Pascal. The cotton is opaque, soft, not too light and not too stiff—just right. Géraldine, the author of “Un été couture,” recommends using a fabric with a bit of body.
The process: Quite fun and simple. I decided not to add buttonholes because, with the busy pattern of the fabric, I thought it could look great kept simple.
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The result: Lovely! I’m wearing it with blue tights and my Désir d’Hiver coat!!! It’s smart and pretty for the office with a jacket over it. In summer with little open-toed heels… It works!
They made it too: C de Syle, Zava, sylvieMtout.
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This is the very first item I’m sewing from the République Du Chiffon patterns. I really like their patterns as they have a designer touch.
I also got my copy of “Un été couture” and here I am ready to start the République Du Chiffon adventure. My No. 1 choice is the Eléonore dress 🙂
About the fabric: I got this fabric from “Les Merveilles de Saint-Pierre.” A 3-meter 100% cotton fabric from Béatrix et Pascal fabric designers. The fabric is opaque, soft, and pleasant—not too light, not too rigid. Just right. Géraldine, the author of “Un été couture,” recommends using a fabric that has some body.
The process: Really nice and simple. I decided not to add any buttons as the pattern of this fabric is quite busy. I told myself that adding no buttons could also look nice.
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The result: Nice! I wear the dress with blue tights and my Désir d’Hiver coat. Simple and smart for the office with a little blazer over it. During the summer, I can picture myself wearing the dress with some gorgeous little stilettos… Yep! Totally into it!
Check out different Eléonore dresses made by these talented ladies: C de Syle, Zava, sylvieMtout.
