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Melody Miller Zoe Dress

A couple weeks ago, I made a dress using the Serendipity Studio Zoe Dress sewing pattern, and Melody Miller’s new Ruby Star Sparkle fabrics. Melody asked me to make a dress for her booth, and I was completely floored and honored to do so!! I chose the ‘Camera’ print in oranges and purples, and it worked out amazing with this dress pattern!
Fabric: I used 2-1/2 yards of fabric to make this dress. The original pattern had sleeves, and I did actually make the sleeves, but my husband liked it on me sleeveless, so that’s what I did. The pattern contains instructions and yardage in case you’d like to use several different fabrics on your dress, or add other features such as ruffles or trim. Kay Whitt’s patterns are always really wonderful in that way in that they all give you the tools to make your dress uniquely you.
Zoe Dress Inside Cover
Pattern Pieces: There are about the usual number of pattern pieces you would expect for an article of fitted clothing. There is also a facing along the neckline, as the dress is not lined.

Illustrations/Instructions: I believe even a confident beginner would be able to make any of the Serendipity Studio clothing patterns if they so desired. The pattern has illustrations for nearly all of the steps, and is written in a way that is very detailed and ‘there for you’ as a sewist.
If you can see by the photos that the skirt features lovely large pleats, you will never believe how easy they are to make! The dress uses an invisible zipper, which Kay has some detailed instructions on her blog for how to do. All in all, another winner of a pattern!!

I paired mine with a thrifted belt at the waist, and I couldn’t love it any more! I would have thought the pleats would feel very heavy in this decor-weight fabric, but they actually don’t. They just feel lovely and swingy. Besides not using sleeves, I didn’t make any other modifications to the pattern.

Conclusion: Another winning pattern in my sewing pattern library! Get this now!

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7 thoughts on “Melody Miller Zoe Dress

  1. Beth says:

    So adorable! And I love this new fabric line!

  2. Lynne says:

    Lovely! What a great compliment you were paid!

  3. You have the best wardrobe ever!

  4. Bea García says:

    I love the dress! The fabric and style make me think of the Spanish brand Desigual.com … love their clothes!

  5. Tiffany says:

    I do agree with your husband this time – it looks fantastic sleeveless. The fabric is a really fun choice for this dress!

    Might have to go check out their sewing patterns – I need to bite the bullet and make a skirt for myself!

  6. This is my favorite dress (that you have sewn/reviewed)! The style and fabric combo is amazing.

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