A Pucci inspired Moneta

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Let's make one thing clear: this is Moneta number one of many. I love this pattern and I love the fabric I got from Mood. This would have been my "signature style" look for Project Sewn had I made it that far in the competition. A 1960s Pucci style print, paired with a pattern from one of my favorite companies, in a knit fabric. That just screams "me," at least I think so. Yes, it's a simple look and not as complicated as the other outfits in the competition, but this is me and how I dress.


This dress was a dream to sew. As usual I found Colette's directions to be straightforward, but I did need to reference Devon's sewalong posts when it came to attaching the clear elastic at the waist. Sometimes photos are the only way I can wrap my mind around a new technique and I was very grateful to be able to learn from a pro on the world wide web! I wasn't brave enough to try and attach the elastic with my serger, so I used my machine somewhat successfully. I'm far from an expert at using it and need to practice sewing it into a few more garments. Oh, I wasn't sure where to buy clear elastic locally and ended up buying it on Etsy and was happy with the price and product.

Pockets, oh hell yeah.

The twin needle is still giving me trouble. It could be the fabric or my tension, but there is a definite tunneling issue even though stay tape was used as a stabilizer. We will go ahead and call it a "design feature" on this dress and call it a day.

The neckline is a little loose and needs to be taken in a bit, so the paper pattern was adjusted for Moneta number two. The bagginess doesn't bother me enough to not wear it though!

These photos were taken yesterday on a windy Santa Barbara day. My husband and I felt like getting out of town and had a fun little day trip to shop (since learning how to sew my shopping consists of buying bath products from Lush and candles from Kitson haha), eat Pinkberry, watch people get tickets from cops (seriously, at least two people had cop drama across the street from where we ate lunch) and cruise around downtown. The dress was really comfy and even when I accidentally spilled water all over myself I wasn't bummed. Life rules when you are wearing something you love!

42 comments :

  1. Love the dress and it's adorable on you!

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  2. Ha, I thought I recognized those bricks and windows! There's nothing better than a simple knit dress in an awesome fabric.
    PS the first clear elastic I ever bought I found at Beverly's in SM... but it was in the clearance bin, so maybe they don't carry it any more!

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  3. Looks awesome! You may've convinced me to buy the Moneta pattern.

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  4. Can't remember if I mentioned this already, but you can lower the tension in the bobbin and it will often help. Some machines do this somehow, but one trick is to wind your bobbin thread on slowly - if you put your machine pedal to the metal, it winds on tighter = more tension = technically moer tunnelling

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  5. The dress is fantastic! The print is amazing too. Can't wait to make my own Moneta!

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  6. This is ridiculously adorable, lady! Love that fabric- it screams "you"!

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  7. Ah I love it!! You look great in it... and happy too :)

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  8. I just love this fabric paired with your Moneta. Perfection!!

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  9. Super cute! I agree with Elisha, I think you've convinced me to buy the Moneta.

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  10. Super cute dress! I absolutely love knit dresses. They're the best!

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  11. Cute cute cute cute!
    [p.s. i think i just filled out your contact form with this comment by accident. whoops]

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  12. Adorable. It fits really well and the fabric is wonderful. Since you will be making more versions you can fix the neckline issues as well as try out some of the other color options.

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  13. great colors on you Erin. I love hearing that a pattern makes a comfy garment that you love to wear--I know it's a winner :)

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  14. I just love this dress so much! The print is spot on!

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  15. Be sure to use a stretch twin needle and play around with the tension. Make sure to change the needle often as they can get crooked. I always have to fiddle with mine for a while betore I'm happy with the stitch

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  16. This looks so great on you! I love it! The colors and print are very you! Re: the tunneling, you can try lowering your tension, like alllll the way down. That usually helps quite a bit. And pressing it can help to lessen the tunneling, too. What's your plan for your next Moneta? Do you already have fabric picked out?

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  17. I love this dress, both the pattern and the fabric! Very cute and it looks very fabulous on you! Love!

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  18. This print is pretty much the Bomb! and you look amazing, so much WIN!

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  19. Thanks for the tip!


    I already made another one in black. Every girl needs a LBD, right? I'm going to do a green one with the tie collar next!

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  20. Thanks, Qui! I wish you were here, well, I always wish you were here. Your sis is coming over to sew this dress and it would be perfect if you came too.

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  21. Thanks, Leah! I made adjustments on my pattern, so the second version looks good so far!

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  22. Thanks, Devon! And thank you for hosting the sew along. You did great!!! xo

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  23. Thanks, Monica! I'm addicted to knit dresses now :)

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  24. Let me know if you make one, I want to see!

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  25. Thank you! Once you make one you will be in loveeee.

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  26. I never thought of that. Thank you for the tip!

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  27. Hmmm I didn't check SM. Actually, I don't think I have been to the Beverly's there at all!


    We should get lunch one weekend in SB if you are free!

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  28. awe! Have fun :) Jessi is coming out here in August, and I hope we have time to sew something fun too!

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  29. That fabric kicks serious ass. It totally elevates the look to a fashionista level - way to go!! :) I think I'm gonna lose the clear elastic on my next Moneta, personally - I hate the way it feels against my skin, and I am eliminating the gathers anyway, so I don't feel like i need it. I, too, have definitely struggled with the twin needle - I have tried adjusting tension but (and I could be totally wrong) but I think a little bit of tunneling may be a somewhat unavoidable, unless you have a machine where you can adjust the bobbin tension (which I do not LOL). Call it a design feature - I do! haha!

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  30. Yeah, let me know when you come down! My schedule is erratic and I usually work weekends, but I sometimes have lunchtime availability :)

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  31. I'm all about those custom "design features" ;)

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