The plan was to use this fabric for a sweatshirt but because of its structure, I made this into a dress using Butterick 6494.I know, it worked. Who would have thought.My original idea was to use Jalie Marie-Claude raglan but the pattern needed 40% stretch. This floral print loop back sweatshirt knit fabric has minimal … Continue reading Don’t sweat it
Category: dress
That 60s feel
This dress just had to happen again. New Look 6000 using a chambray flower print from Minerva Crafts. I've been working my way through some remnants, as you can see.There are always parts of the construction process that spur me on, like getting the sleeves made.Once I get to the invisible zipper stage, I know … Continue reading That 60s feel
Polka dot fun
Last time we travelled I experimented and wore dresses 80% of the time. I enjoyed the experience and found I had less-stress choosing what to wear each day.Initially I felt a bit over dressed. Wrap dresses like this Sew Over It Eve dress is a great shape for travelling.This version of Eve is a test … Continue reading Polka dot fun
Checking belladone
Belladone is a classic dress from Deer and Doe patterns. I've been admiring it for some time and this month I've tested it out for next month's Minerva Crafts project.No tanning spray was used - winter is here.The design of this dress is retro and I love how you can add piping to it.When I … Continue reading Checking belladone
Day and night dress challenge
If you've been blogging and or sewing for a while you may already know Elizabeth of Elizabeth made this.Elizabeth really does sew anything that's not nailed down and her Christmas cooking feats at the moment are quite impressive. She's constantly creating and keeping her family looked after.Elizabeth has developed and is hosting the Day and Night Dress Challenge. … Continue reading Day and night dress challenge
For Summer
This embroidered print I bought a Selective Fine Fabrics in Brisbane recently is great using New Look 6000. OCD much (Lollipop and Blue poppies).No sleeves this time so this dress works for Summer parties. I used the embroidered selvage for the hem.The waist darts help me adjust this dress to fit as my waist changes. Underlining also … Continue reading For Summer
Shimmer
Lovely fabric remnants can't go to waste, hence this silver/lace frock using White Tree fabrics. I don’t have unfinished objects (UFOs) but I do have ‘fabrics in waiting’. There are ‘notions in waiting’ which accounts for why some of my clothes don’t have the same lining colour or exact matching zipper.I've used Simplicity 1425 again as … Continue reading Shimmer
