When we last spoke, I had tested this dress in the lining fabric. Then the lining was going to be used to line the first test dress of Spring. So do you think this Peony suggests “take me to Hawaii” or not? It’s the hibiscus print right?
I hope it does because I keep dropping hints. If I wear this Peony on weekends, do you think DH will buckle?
The fit is much better. I only had a really short piece of fabric to play with so the front print doesn’t match the back. Thankfully the lining is slightly thicker than the fashion fabric:)
I’ve moved the skirt dart in towards the centre front by 7cm and the side pocket will be raised to the side notch so that it suits my arm length. While the neckline looks high, I did drop it by 5 cm.
The bodice back billows a bit but that will work on hot and sticky summer days!
Now I’ll make the black/white eyelet fabric and the white lining again.
Happy Halloween!
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Wow, I love this. Looks great and if that doesn't say “take me to Hawaii” nothing does! I love the white on you – looks really fabulous.
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Thanks SF:)
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So tropical- how could you not get the travel hint? I love the pattern placement on the bodice.
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What a gorgeous dress, I think your plan will work 🙂
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Gorgeous summer dress and love how you have used the fabric. Fingers crossed for DH to take the hint.
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I am in love with dress, and check out those shoes!!!!! Just too fabulous!
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Nothing screams Hawaiian like a hibiscus flower. I love Hawaii and hope you get to go there!
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so pretty, that fabric is fabulous and you worked out the pattern placement beautifully.
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Oh it is stunning! I love everything about this dress! Maybe instead you could take your husband to Hawaii 🙂
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I love the fabric placement on the bodice. A very nice version of the Peony dress.
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It looks like a brilliant pattern, but I love your fabric choice best. What a fabulous summer dress.
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Really beautiful…
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Beautiful dress – and it does scream both Spring and Hawaii. I say take it to the next level and start wearing a lei around your neck – strike while the Aussie dollar is hot.
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Hope you are saying Aloha very soon….that lovely 'fresh' dress is perfect for Hawaii..(and Spring)
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Beautiful! Love the print and the fit!
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What a gorgeous fabric – good luck with the holiday! I'm off to Sydney this weekend that's about as good as it gets at the moment.
You got a lovely fit and I like the skirt.
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totes gorgeous 🙂 as always!
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So nicely fitted – good luck with your plans;) – I suppose if the worse happens perhaps a train trip to the Blue Mountains ( the hibiscus are bluely purple aren`t they ?)
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Peony, hibiscous……… you deserve a trip to Hawaii regardless! Love the dress 🙂
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Beautiful dress and the fabric is so refreshing.
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Ah yes, you'd fit right in with your tropical dress in Hawaii. What a beautiful print and the fit looks great!
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