The Naples Dress from Jennuine Design (affliliate link) is one of my favorite patterns and I’ve been wanting to sew another version for awhile now. As a member of the new Certified Jennuine Design team I knew this should be my first project. I know I can happily scream from the rooftops my love for this pattern!
I fell in love with the newest Indy Bloom Christmas line from Hawthorne Threads and was so happy to partner with them to showcase this pretty print on this project. This is printed on rayon and perfect for this pattern. The drape and weight are lovely and those sleeves were just made for this fabric type. This floral is just so beautiful and unique- a holiday print that she can wear all winter.
This pattern is a quick sew and so original. There are mulitple sleeve options and you can pick to do a gathered or a-line skirt. I picked the butterfly sleeves for this dress. I think it’s my sleeve of choice right now and anytime it’s an option I go for it! I love the drama it brings but without all the work of ruffles.
I’ve made a couple in the past but this is my first gathered skirt version. I love the extra fullness it gives the dress. Perfect for a little twirling! My version is a bit of a hi-low hem. I’m calling it a happy accident as I gathered the straight bottom hem instead of the curved top of the skirt. I love the little bit of edge it gives the dress.
My favorite detail of this pattern is the big bow tie option. I love the retro-cool look it gives the dress but it’s so sweet at the same time. Every time I make this pattern I giggle at the images of 70’s supermodels it reminds me of. It has such a vintage vibe but in a modern classic way.
We had to do our favorite bow hairdo for this look. Too perfect for the holidays and to imitate the front tie too!
Oh how we love this dress!!! I’m so excited to be able to share my favorite Jennuine Designs makes with you and know you will love them too.
A huge thank you to Hawthorne Threads for sponsoring this post. Make sure to check our their incredible selection and all their house-printed lines. They have fast shipping so you can get your holiday prints in time too!
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