Camelia crafted a breathtaking floral Belgravia Knit Dress with a 3/4-length sleeve variation. As a valued member of our Advisors Circle, Camelia has been creating stunning pieces using Liesl + Co. patterns, and this dress is no different. Here's what she has to say about it.
The Belgravia Knit Dress immediately caught my eye! It's exactly the kind of dress I adore, so it quickly climbed to the top of my "to sew" list.
As Liesl mentioned in her pattern release post, there’s a bit of extra room around the bust area. Given that I’m familiar with the adjustments I typically need to make, I decided to skip the test garment (though I wouldn't recommend this approach for everyone). For my measurements, I began with a size 10 for the shoulders and waist, size 12 for the bust, and size 8 for the hips. My usual pattern modifications included a 1/2-inch narrow shoulder adjustment and a 3/4-inch swayback adjustment.
In addition, I opted to create the sleeves at 3/4 length.
The fabric I chose is a 6.5-ounce (220 gsm) cotton jersey, which worked beautifully for this dress. Cutting the pieces with my rotary cutter was straightforward, though the jersey's tendency to curl at the edges did present a minor challenge. Additionally, I used slightly more fabric than usual since I wanted to avoid placing large flowers or distinct motifs in prominent areas, even though I didn’t aim for perfect matching.
Most of the seams were stitched with my serger, except for the front seam, which I sewed using my sewing machine. One small tweak I made was to bind the neckline with a strip of fabric rather than folding it over and stitching it in place.
The hem was completed using my coverstitch machine, which handled the fabric effortlessly.
This pattern is absolutely stunning, and I couldn’t be happier with how the dress turned out. While I wish the front wrap/ties were more prominent, having the pattern perfectly fitted means I can make countless versions of this dress. And who knows? Maybe future iterations will highlight those details even better.
What a lovely dress! Have you tried your hand at sewing the Belgravia Knit Dress pattern yet? If you have, don’t forget to participate in our spring pattern challenge! You can enter by sewing this pattern, our new Montauk Trousers pattern, or the Kensington Knit Skirt pattern. Plus, we’re donating a portion of this week’s pattern sales to charity, making it an excellent time to grab the pattern you've been eyeing!
I’ve always loved how versatile knit dresses can be—whether dressed up or down, they’re perfect for almost any occasion. The Belgravia Knit Dress feels like a timeless piece that I’ll reach for again and again. Plus, knowing I can tweak the fit to suit my preferences makes it even more appealing.
If you're considering sewing this dress, don’t hesitate! The instructions are clear, and once you get the hang of it, it’s a breeze. And if you’re on the fence about buying the pattern, remember that supporting Liesl + Co. helps fund future designs and contributions to charitable causes. Win-win, right?
Finally, let me share one last tip: don’t forget to experiment with different fabrics. While cotton jersey works wonderfully here, imagine how striking a silk or rayon blend might look! Sewing is all about creativity, after all.
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