Sinclair patterns released a new dress pattern the other week, the Manitee knit waist draped dress. I really liked the look of the dress. It is one that looks very complicated but is actually easier than it looks.
The hardest part was the gathering for the draping. The pattern has you add a lining piece inside for that section only.
I used a lovely sweater knit I bought from Olga’s Closet before she closed down her fabric business. The front looks great with the gathering on the side.
After the front was done the back seemed like a piece of cake to attach.
I am very happy with this make. The only item I would improve on the next version is to cut the neckline lining with a rotary cutter instead of scissors. The lining was slippery and those type of materials are always hard to cut correctly.
I did use my coverstitch on the bottom and sleeve hems. I probably should have used it on the neckline, but did a zigzag there. This can also be made into a shirt/blouse. I have enough of the sweater knit to add to another make.
