I’ve been waiting to share this one with you since I tested it. I love the Cashmerette Alcott dress. Obviously, there are disclaimers aplenty in this post since I received the pattern for free in exchange for testing and I got fabric for free in exchange for promotion, but my enthusiasm and love of these two dresses is real. Also, my opinion can’t be bought with pattern and fabric. It helps, but I am too opinionated for that. LOL.
The Alcott has a fully lined wrap bodice, elastic waistband, and either a full skirt or an a-line skirt with ruffle options for hem and sleeves or flutter sleeves. The wrap bodice has elastic at the neckline so it stays put.
I made a mash up of the Dartmouth and Turner patterns, but this one is so much better.
This is my tester version made with cotton lycra. I made size 22 GH graded to size 28 at the waist. I reduced the height of the waistband in this version since I didn’t have 2 inch elastic available at the time.
The length of the bodice was a bit too short for this version. But being a tester, it was good enough to be worn all summer.
It’s a super cute dress. You can always tell how much I love one of my creations by the massive amount of pictures I take of them. I really love this dress.
I was excited enough just to share this version, but then Cashmerette reached out to me asking if I would like to be part of a promotion opportunity where they partner with a fabric business to send fabric out and then make up the final version of the pattern. I was stoked and then found out it was Imagine Gnats that would be sponsoring it! I’ve had my eye out on their Dakota rayon/spandex jersey in plum for a while. They sent me the end of their stock at the time so I got a little over 4 yards which is just shy of the fabric requirements for view B with the ruffle sleeves and ruffle hem. With some magic, I managed to squeeze it on that amount. Again, I made size 22 GH graded to size 28 at the waist with no other adjustments.
The result is an incredible fit and gorgeous dress that while it looks elegant is comfy af. That fabric is so soft and lovely to wear. It makes the ruffles really dance.
Again so many pictures that I don’t think I should post them all in one post. LOL.
You can see the other Alcott dresses here. I love the other versions. I want to make another right now.
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All I need is a snifter of brandy and a cute date with my husband.
Andie Wells Studio 
Gorgeous! I always take and post a ridiculous amount of pictures when I’m loving my creation. I figure it’s my blog so I have the right to be self indulgent!
Thanks so much, Siobhan! I’m glad to know I’m not alone in posting a million photos when I love a creation. ā¤
I love following your makes!!!!
This dress is adorable. I was kinda iffy about it since I felt it was so close to the Appleton … but I guess it really isnāt.
Itās also very slimming …. something I most certainly need! Whatās the percentage of cotton/Lycra?
Thanks for modeling!!
Aww thanks Janis! I’m so glad you love following me ā¤ I'm not sure what the lycra percentage is (the website does have that info unfortunately), but the stretch needed for the pattern is pretty low. I think it's 20% stretch, but I can't double check that right now so do check on the pattern page.
I think you and I had the same train of thought with this pattern! And I’m amused because I *almost* chose that same rayon jersey for my promo version, but then I decided that I wanted a solid color.
Thanks, Michelle! I love your Alcott dress! I think I want to try it in a solid colour next. š
I especially like the print version. I love those shoes with that print, too. Enjoy your date night!
Thanks so much, Janet! I do love those shoes. š
I wasnāt going to buy this, but I think I will now. Both dresses look great on you!
Thanks Heidi! Did you end up buying the pattern? I’d love to see your version!