When the tester call went out for the curvy version of the Asta Dress from Wardrobe by Me I jumped on the chance to do it. I had seen so many women make these gorgeous dresses, and I knew exactly how I would make one if it came in my size. My prayers were answered!
The Curvy Asta is here!
This classic dress comes with options for boatneck, or 2 different heights of turtleneck. There are short, elbow, 3/4, and long sleeve options, as well as sleeveless. So many possibilities! Oh, and did I mention it has pockets??!! How can you not love a dress that has pockets?!
My vision for this dress HAD to have lace sleeves. I chose elbow length sleeves, because I felt like it was a perfect length to showcase the lace.
The fabric I chose was a refined pointe that I found at Joann's and had been hoarding. I was a little afraid that it was going to look a bit like a funeral dress in all black, but I had to try!
One great detail of this dress is the fact that the skirt is in 4 pieces. The seam down the middle has a slimming effect. Anything slimming is welcome in a curvy pattern! Because of this 4 piece skirt, and the resulting top stitching, I decided to do use hot pink for all of my topstitching. Just a touch of color never hurt anyone!
I am beyond thrilled with this dress. It's gorgeous! I think that it turned out better than I was envisioning. I plan to wear this to Lena's pageant in a couple weeks, and I can't wait! I see a sleeveless version in my near future as well.
Grab your copy of the Curvy Asta
here. You won't regret it!
