Psychedelic Francoise Dress

posted by Marie on Friday, March 27, 2015 55 comments

I made a bonkers Tilly and the Buttons Francoise Dress and I love it! After testing Francoise last year, I was so taken by her simple, yet sweet lines, that I promptly vowed to make another asap.



I've been hoarding this crazy wool crepe for three years - which was sold as a vintage remnant by Croft Mill - and I'm so glad I waited this long to use it. I think Francoise's simple lines are perfectly complimentary and the combination has resulted in a really psychedelic look. Which suits me just fine as I love a retro aesthetic! Originally, I had planned a long sleeved version of Francoise, but realised that could be a step too far with such a busy print.



Once I decided against sleeves, I just knew I had to have a collar...but I was feeling mighty lazy too. My good friend Winnie came to the rescue though, when I remembered the crochet collar she gifted me many years ago. So much quicker than making your own collar and much cuter in this case! Thank you Winnie!


Being relatively narrow, my collar kept curling up, but a quick catch stitch-later and it sits perfectly! Do you like the bright orange bias binding I used to finish the armholes? You can't really see it when I'm wearing it, apart from the odd glimpse, but it makes me happy nonetheless.



I don't have anything new to add about the construction of Francoise that I didn't cover here, but I must reitarte how unbeatable Tilly's thorough instructions are.

Have you made a Francoise Dress? What do you make of the pattern?
Marie

Obsessed with stitching since 2009. Passionate about vintage styles yet mainly using contemporary patterns. Instigated the #VintagePledge to rectify this and help inspire others.

55 comments:

  1. Sew little time27 March 2015 at 09:40

    what an awesome print! really suits the shape of the dress. lovely!

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  2. Helen27 March 2015 at 10:22

    This is gorgeous. As Jo says above, the print perfectly suits this pattern!

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  3. Roisin Muldoon27 March 2015 at 10:27

    This is very cool, Marie! I'm still pretty on the fence about the Francoise pattern - I ended up giving the dress I made to the charity shop because I just wasn't sure I would ever wear it - but the print and the shape work perfectly together here. And you are ridiculously, RIDICULOUSLY cute in the photos. More attractive than a halloumi-mushroom-hash brown sandwich, even! xx

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:09

      Better than a halloumi-mushroom-hashbrown sandwich, eh? That's high praise indeed...thank you lovely :o)

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  4. Mother of Reinvention27 March 2015 at 10:48

    Love the fabric. The dress looks really vintage. Xx

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:10

      Yeah, the fabric has made it look super retro :o)

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  5. Unknown27 March 2015 at 12:19

    Amazeballs, I love this so much! -Sara @ Sew Sweetness

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  6. sallie oleta barbee27 March 2015 at 12:47

    I love it!! Psychedelic suits you!

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  7. ooobop27 March 2015 at 13:27

    Super cool and not bonkers at all. Totally suits you xxx

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  8. Kathelle27 March 2015 at 13:55

    Ah that's an amazing version! I love the collar and how it's so different to the print but it works beautifully :) x

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:11

      Thanks, really pleased you agree on the collar :o)

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  9. Evie27 March 2015 at 13:59

    I love the little lace collar on that bright print!

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:11

      Thanks Evie, I think it's a sweet touch!

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  10. Cecili27 March 2015 at 14:39

    Excellent dress, I love it!

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  11. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 14:54

    Fantastic!! I love the print paired with the lace collar.

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:12

      I'm glad it work out so well as I had my heart set on that combination!

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  12. Caroline27 March 2015 at 17:26

    What a cutie. Love the colours x

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  13. Scruffybadger27 March 2015 at 19:37

    It's worked out so well Marie! Your vision of the fabric with collar are perfect partners, it's beautiful x

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:13

      Thank you Winnie, especially for the collar!xx

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  14. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 19:54

    A perfect match of great fabric and cute pattern. Gorgeous!

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  15. Anonymous27 March 2015 at 20:06

    Πολύ όμορφο φόρεμα, και η δαντελα ταίριαξε τέλεια. Έχω κάνει και εγω αυτό το πατρόν, θα ήθελα να το ξανακάνω κάποια στιγμή και να προσθέσω piping.

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:17

      S'euxapisto para poli! Kai go ithela na prostheso aspro piping and alla3a idea teleutaia stigmi. Sto epomeno mou tha prostheso piping sigoupa ;o) Elpizo na to 3anakanis sintoma to diko sou :o)

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  16. Unknown27 March 2015 at 23:34

    The collar makes it extra special. I love the fabric, perfect choice.

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  17. Lynne28 March 2015 at 09:20

    Ooo! This is gorgeous! I LOVE the fabric and the lace collar.

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  18. Helen Made28 March 2015 at 09:35

    This looks awesome Marie! What a great dress.

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  19. Anonymous29 March 2015 at 19:33

    Wow, love the dress! It fits you so well, and the fabric is perfect!

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  20. Gussetsandgodets29 March 2015 at 21:56

    Perfect fabric choice. Gorgeous colours!!!

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  21. Kat29 March 2015 at 22:51

    That collar is the cutest! I love the fabric and the simple shape really highlights it well. Love this dress on you!

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  22. Unknown30 March 2015 at 13:14

    The collar just makes the whole thing POP - really adorable :)

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:23

      I was hoping it would, glad you agree!

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  23. Claire31 March 2015 at 06:56

    This is perfect Marie! The fabric and pattern were made for each other and the collar finishes it nicely. Great job!

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  24. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 17:06

    Oh my gosh, I love this! The fabric is PERFECT for this dress!!!

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  25. Rochelle New31 March 2015 at 23:53

    Amazing fabric!! I love the lace collar. Too cute :)

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  26. Veronica2 April 2015 at 08:26

    Oh I LOVE it! This could be my all time fave dress on you (I have missed a few in the last year though!) and thought straight away it was a vintage remnant or op shop find. Imagine finding that at the op shop... !

    I love the orange bias and hadn't realised the back seams, which are very flattering!

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    1. Marie5 April 2015 at 20:25

      Thanks so much lovely, I'm very flattered by your comments!

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  27. Black Tulip4 April 2015 at 23:46

    Fabulous dress! I love the fabric, and the collar is the perfect finishing touch.

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  28. Jo6 April 2015 at 20:01

    I love that dress and glad that I have seen it on you as you are the same shape as me and I was a bit put off by too many twiggies showing it. Your shape looks really fabulous in it. Jo x

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    1. Marie15 May 2015 at 12:36

      Aaaw thank you Jo! I'm certainly not a twiggy and never thought a shift dress would suit me...but the darts in Tilly's design provide enough shaping :o)

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  29. Meg the Grand14 April 2015 at 16:16

    This fabric is what my dreams are made of. I adore this dress and that delightful collar paired with this print! You look marvelous :)

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