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review, sewing, women · June 21, 2018

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in the Double Brushed Poly

Whoever invented double brushed polyester knit fabric. Bless you.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

It is THE softest knit fabric and seriously a JOY to wear. I cut some of it up into a maxi length Catalina dress from Blank Slate Patterns.

I made a goal to wear more dresses this summer, so when Melissa from Melly Sews invited me to join in her sundress tour again this year, I jumped on board to give myself motivation and a deadline to get sewing.

By the way…the sundress tour is happening on instagram this year. Come say hi and enter to win some of this fabric and this pattern! I’m @deliacreates over there.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

Dress Pattern


I chose the Catalina dress pattern because I have sewn many a knit dresses that are pretty similar to each other, and I wanted something different.

It can also be sewn with woven fabric, so the neckline and armhole finishes are done with bias tape. Sewing those in was a lot more satisfying and enjoyable than I honestly first anticipated. It gives such a clean finish! It also makes the dress feel more blousy and nice and cool for summer.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

I loved the button placket option, so I incorporated that.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

I contemplated changing the pockets to inseam pockets, but I’m glad I stuck with the original open pocket design. I think it adds more interest to the dress and it seems to create a nice narrowing effect at the waist line.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

I really appreciate the substantial elastic waist as well. It cinches the waist in a really flattering and comfortable way and helps give that blousy shape, I mentioned previously, to the top of the dress.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

I went back and forth over skirt length but I’m happy I chose maxi length because I think it’s more comfortable. I can move and jump around without worrying about flashing anyone. And I can curl up in more of this super soft skirt when I’m sitting. 😉 Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

Fabric


Speaking of… I scored this floral double brushed knit fabric from Girl Charlee…I really like shopping their designer overstocks. This fabric comes in a few color ways. I almost chose the lighter mauve version for summer, but I decided to stick with a color I knew would be more flattering on me. I’ll be wearing this dress year round after all, with cardigans and such. So…Seasonal colors smeasonal colors. I think any color and print you feel good in, is the way to go any time of year.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

The fabric was also very easy to sew. It’s my first time sewing with double brushed knit (I know…living under a rock over here! ;)) and I’m a big fan. It is a true medium weight as listed. It’s not see through at all. It didn’t roll up too easily while I sewed it. It is a printed fabric, so the wrong side is white. I’d say that is the only thing I don’t love about it, but it’s definitely not a deal breaker.

Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

Considering it’s a fabric I could easily wear all day and then as pajamas to bed…yeah…not a deal breaker at. all. 😉 Maxi Length Catalina Sundress in THE Softest Knit Fabric // www.deliacreates.com

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  1. Charity says

    June 21, 2018 at 11:28 PM

    Double-brushed poly really is the softest fabric I’ve ever felt! I love this color and print on you too!

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