Traumatic make this one. Not making a muslin, coupled with me gaining a few cm on my hips and not realising (all thanks to a renewed faith in exercise) meant that when I first sewed this beauty up, it was pretty tight. The fabric being this gorgeous Nani Iro that I’d saved for ages to make something special with, made me have a bit of a meltdown. But thankfully the fabric has some give, and after reducing the seam allowance around the hips to about 1/4″, it worked out. Phew.
This is my first time using a Named pattern. I love their collections, but I find them to a bit too fashionable and hard to incorporate in my wardrobe. However, after seeing sooo many nice versions of the Inari being made up, I decided to give it a try. It’s very simple after all, and people were raving about the very thought out pattern construction. I really like the pattern, but I find the sizing is a little bit on the short and skinny side. I sewed up a size 14 and lengthened the dress by about an inch, and still it’s a bit tight. But other than that, it’s a great fit. Especially love the shoulders and sleeves – it fits like a glove.
This dress is first up in a loong line of summer clothes I’m planning to make for a trip to Costa Rica over New Years. It’s the first time in about 4 years Dan and I are going on a “proper” holiday, and the first time we’re travelling outside Europe together. So incredibly excited. This is me imagining us lapping up the sun on the beach in Puerto Viejo…. 
This Nani Iro double gauze is so soft and comfortable to wear, I don’t really want to take it off. I bought it from Miss Matatabi but unfortunately it looks like she’s no longer stocking it. I’ve included quite a few detailed shots of the fabric – isn’t it glorious?
The quality of these photo’s is really bad. I only realised after I took them that I’d had my camera on some weird setting. Not a photography pro…
Project summary:
- Inari tee dress pattern: £10
- Nani Iro fabric: ca £30 (incl. shipping and taxes)
Total: £40
The fabric is indeed gorgeous …. perfect for the dress which in turn is perfect for a trip to Costa Rica! I’m starting to really be a fan of Named… I like fashionable, I like the fit and the construction and I like their approach to diy clothing.
Thanks lovely! Named are brilliant – and you’re so much cooler than me, and totally pull of their style :)
Perfect combo, the pattern and the fabric. Have a nice trip which I´m sure you´ll have in that dress ;-)
Thank you Niina :) It will be lovely to wear on the beach!
I love it! I also really like Named patterns but struggle to picture my ordinary self wearing something so fashionable. This dress might be the thing that finally sways me…
I know exactly what you mean – I love seeing what other people make, I just don’t feel cool enough haha. Maybe we should just be brave and give them a chance?
Beautiful fabric. I agree that Named can be pretty trendy but I have a trouser pattern from a previous season that I’m really looking forward to having a go at
Cool – which pattern is that?
The Alpi chinos – looks like a good basic slim fit trouser pattern :)
Awesome make! There’s no worse feeling than making something too small for yourself, but well done for ploughing through because when I have meltdowns I usually fling the fabric into my difficult project graveyard for a few months! D:
You have no idea how tempted I was to do the same haha. But my love for the fabric won out!!
I’m getting ready to sew up some holiday clothing and this is great inspiration! I have been following Named for a while…love their sense of style, but haven’t yet tried a pattern. Maybe the Inari is the one to try! Have a great time in Costa Rica wearing your beautiful dress!
It is a lovely dress and pretty simple to make. And despite my whining about the fit above it’s a really well made pattern. So give it a go! And thanks :)
So gorgeous! Got this on my ‘must make’ list now
Thanks Lisa! :)
So, so pretty! I’m glad you were able to make it work!!
Me too! Felt like a crime against the fabric to waste it!
I love this! I’m heading away to Thailand for Christmas and I’m not sure I’m prepared for Summer wardrobe. BUT, just ordered this pdf yipppee so I’ve got 2 weeks to get sewing! I’ll size up too, thanks for the tip. I hate it when dresses cling to my hips in any way. Have a brill holiday! Hannah
Thanks Hannah!! Thailand sound luuuush. Have a great time you too. You must blog your Inari once it’s done!
So beautiful, like a painting! Love it
Thank you so much – although can’t take credit, it’s the Nani Iro magic :)
Looks great but I hear ya on the tight hips! I wore mine on the weekend and loved it but next version will definitely have a little extra stretch in the fabric I think! And I do believe you are cool enough for Named Patterns!
I saw yours the other day – love the stripes! And the re-drafted sleeves, a very nice touch. :)