The Lyra SunTop & SunDress was a labor of love to design. Generally speaking, I design a pattern, and then find just the right fabric. THIS time, it was the fabric that led the design. I knew what I wanted it to look like. Making that happen took months, and several samples to get it just right.
WORTH IT!
First things first! You can grab your very own copy of the Lyra SunTop & Sundress RIGHT HERE!
The fabric responsible for this glorious dress is a ITY from Amanda's Bundles. I used the white peached performance for my lining. I made a size 8 bodice, and then gathered the ENTIRE width of fabric to the waistband. In case you were wondering, that is approximately 120" of fabric, gathered to a 26" waistband. That is a LOT of gathering, my friends.
I made the most dramatic version possible. This is the lowest front and back necklines, and maxi length skirt. I used the split seam option, added pockets (of course), and the Goddess Detail on the strap was hand gathered and I added dragon buttons!
Ready for more?! Our testers did not disappoint! Buckle up for all the amazingness ahead!
Rachel made a Size 4 in a bamboo rib.
Maria made a Size 4 with DBP.
Donna made a Size 6FBA with rayon spandex.
Beth made a Size 6 with DBP.
Bonnie made a Size 8 with DBP.
Melissa made two versions in a Size 8. The blue is cotton spandex, and the black/white is rayon spandex.
Jenny made a Size 8 with viscose jersey.
Michelle made a Size 8 with a bamboo spandex.
Michele made a Size 8 in a lightweight cotton spandex.
Jessica made a Size 8/10 with swim.
Sophie made a Size 10 with rayon spandex.
Anna made a Size 10 with ITY.
Elaine made a Size 10/12 with a poly blend knit.
Lisa made a Size 12/20 with an ITY.
Tasha made a Size 12FBA with DBP.
Jessica made a Size 14 in ITY.
Ruth made a Size 14FBA with bamboo spandex.
Amy made a Size 14/18 with DBP
Stephanie made a Size 18FBA/28 with DBBP.
Thank for joining me on our magical tester tour!
In case you don't want to scroll all the way up, here's that link to the pattern again!
PATTERN HERE ----> Lyra Sun Top and Dress
We would LOVE to see your creative version of Lyra! Please be sure to share your makes in the Rivet Patterns Facebook Group!
Happy Making!
