Manhattan

Feeling fancy? I knew when I saw the line drawing of this neckline that it could make any fabric look fancy. When I heard it had a circle skirt I was even more sure I needed to sew it up. Manhattan by New Horizons

I love circle skirts. Cutting on the double fold and no side seams saves a step. Plus no hip grading if your hip is a size above your waist like mine.

I know what I like – hence I already have a dress with a circle skirt in this exact fabric, but the necklines make them totally different dresses. Feel free to compare. The lively has gathers in the bodice whereas the Manhattan has a wide neckline.

The fabric is DBP from JoAnns. I had a coupon and it was pretty, so I bought the whole bolt. Worth it! Wish I had more. Burgundy is totally my color.

This is the unlined bodice option. A little less wide of a boat neck because of the neckband, but still unique.

And because this dress felt so fancy, I broke out some crushed velvet I’ve been hoarding since last winter. It’s from Elevated Fashion Fabrics.

The red velvet doesn’t have any vertical stretch, so I was sure to do a full bust adjustment. I have a tutorial on the method I use.

The sleeveless version uses a lined bodice that gives clean edges around the arms and neck.

Now just need somewhere to wear this fancy of a dress.

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Pattern Link: Manhattan Dress