The TEAGUE Dress

No. 2 - New pattern release and why I’ll never be an OS dress girl

I’ve tried to be an OS (oversized) dress girl. I’ve bought plenty hoping each time, this dress will be the one with the right “combo” (whatever that was) to work for me. I’ve hacked and belted and layered. I’ve seen plenty of people my size successfully pull them off (you may be one!) Alas it never happened. I personally feel very busty and awkward which is why I gravitate to pants most days (every day).

However, in taking inventory of my closet I am lacking in the dress department and have been challenging myself to step a bit outside my comfort zone.

This is where the Teague Dress comes into play.

Kaya is wearing View A in size XS (DD range) in a cotton interlock.

I tend to subconsciously follow the balance rule (“rule” it’s not really a rule though Stacy London would definitely call it a rule) of either loose on top with slim on bottom or slim on top with loose on bottom. The idea here was as if you caught a relaxed fit t-shirt in a slim fit skirt. A t-shirt meets co-ord meets cut out dress, if you will, and I will definitely be making a few versions, in both views. (Teague Pinterest Board).

It’s a pop over dress designed for knits lending it to be very travel friendly. You can dress is up in a silk crepe or down in a jersey rib. I’m thinking of making this my bridesmaid dress for my sisters wedding this fall and there will be fringe involved.

The hackability level is high on this dress in many different aspects. It’s essentially 2 different pieces joined together at the waist so if the slim fit skirt is not your jam you can easily size up and keep the elastic measurement which will give a bit of gathering at the waist. The separate elements also allow for an infinite amount of pattern + color play (see below photo) and dare I say you can use the framework of the top to hack a tank into its place.

Franki is wearing View A in a size XXL (DD range) in a stretch woven seersucker.

• View A. Dress / View B. Skirt

• 2 Size Ranges : DD (XS - XXL) / JJ (1X - 5X)

• Max Bust : 60” (152 cm) / Max Hip : 66 1/2” (169 cm)

• Built for knits with minimum 20% stretch or similar stretch woven

Speaking of separate, the B view is the skirt portion on its own. For photographing I wanted to try out a ribbed waistband and love the result. Anything for a contrast element. I did lower the top of the waist by about an inch so when the ribbing was added the waist kept its similar position. (Note the pattern instructions are for the skirt as per the dress, i diverted)

Kaya is wearing View B in size XS (DD range) in a stretch poly.

And even though it was designed and fit for knit fabrics you most certainly can make it in a woven (you’ll want to add a zipper in the skirt portion and keyhole at the back neck but totally do-able)

Lastly, I must confess this pattern was not tested. Sometimes the time commitment and organization of testing is just not worth the squeeze for what I’d consider a simpler design. So you will not see any photos on le instagram right away for those who ponder tester images before trying. Basically I’m trying to say “hey give it a go! I know you’ll like it” *wink

• Ballpoint Needles

• Ribbing

• Fringe