I enjoyed a mostly computer-free week at the beach with my family and taught myself how to shoot in Manual on my camera (I did other things and nothing, too). I did manage to finish my 1970s sundress first so it could make its debut on the beach. This is the second
dress I have made for myself.
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| dress photos courtesy of my mom! |
Please notice that I used plaid almost identical to the the pattern cover - it was in my stash from
Mrs. R and I had exactly enough. This tickles me no end. The fabric and the pattern were both given to me - my cost was time, thread, and interfacing.
Plus, the dress is supremely comfortable. However, I'm annoyed that I took very careful measurements, added some width to the bodice, and now I think it is a bit wide!
I think I will make this dress again, without elasticizing the waist, and waft around the house on hot evenings.
August is looking significantly busy, or maybe that's my vacation-self looking at the calendar for the first time in a week. Children start school soon. I have a myriad of jars I thought would be filled by now, and projects in every corner. Well, it will all work out.
Nice job, Margo - very cute.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! This dress REALLY suits you!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and I love it! I think I will spend a big part of my computer time of the next days reading through your archives.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Germany
Hilde
wow! I'm totally impressed. I have yet to really attempt making a dress on my own. I love your's so much!! Sounds like a nice week at the beach!
ReplyDeleteHooray for the beach and the dress-success! I know what you mean - the Aug calendar looking busy!
ReplyDeleteI'm still loving my little cloths you made - the cheery orange makes me so happy and I think of you every time I see them, and I prefer to use them over my other boring store bought things :-)
What an excellent dress! I like it a lot. Good for you. And it looks just perfect for a stroll on the beach!
ReplyDeleteAnd that is rather uncanny about the fabric. Very cool.
That is a great dress! Kudos on fabric and pattern and matching! I think it looks just right - not too big in the bodice - I think that's the look. It's great colors on you and I love the yoke, shoulder ties, waist details.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back ; )
The bias yoke! Gorgeous! And fear not. It will all get done.
ReplyDeletegreat fabric choice for pattern! - like you said almost identical to the cover.
ReplyDeletelovely.
Margo, I love, love your dress, it looks so good on you. I don't think it is too big in the top at all.. Just perfect. And looks so comfortable. I love the pattern..
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing.
Love that yoke! Good job with a cute and comfortable pattern.
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