I was lucky enough to test the Zenith Dress for Little Kiwi’s Closet. I was a bit wary of the shape of this on my body but I actually really love it. It’s so comfortable and flowy for this hot weather! Here I am wearing tights, but my office is sooooo airconditioned that I actually need to take a jersey to work even though it’s 30 degrees out.
There are a few options for this dress – there is a V neck or Scoop neck, pockets and option to modify the length.
I will say that this material was an absolute bitch to sew. You can’t really see it in the photos but the v neck is off centre even though I pinned it to within an inch of it’s life!
This is the type of dress that if you are like me and try to do things as fast as possible, you’ll love it. Everything has bands except the hem (hint – I cheated and did a band there too!). I also had a ‘helper’ for this one. My youngest likes to drive the pedals……. not ideal with an overlocker so there may or may not be a few flaws. That’s cool though – all good experience and hopefully they will both get the hang of sewing – maybe they can be fashion designers….. think of the material (drool).
There are so many ways to wear this dress too. Below is 2, but there are heaps – you can turn it upside down and have a cowl at the top. I chose to try it as a romper – perhaps a bit breezy on my nether regions and my husband was concerned that it might be inappropriate.
Construction: easy as accidentally drinking a bottle of wine
Modifications: none – next time I would maybe size down the top and lengthen as I don’t like my knees showing.
Material: ermmm horrible! I don’t actually know. It’s very stretchy and very drapey, like a spandex and rayon maybe.
