Thursday, 15 September 2011

SSS'11 update


So this is the dress I wore on Tuesday and today.

 

I used this simplicity pattern that my MIL gave me a few months ago, I omitted the collar and added a tie front. The fabric came from my trip to China. The pattern I used was a size 14 and rather shapeless around the waist, so I took in the side seams and added back darts to create a better shape.
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14 comments:

  1. Justine of SewCountryChick18 September 2011 at 08:28

    Such a pretty, feminine dress. I'd love to hear more about fabric shopping in China.

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  2. Wendy18 September 2011 at 19:31

    A lovely dress, very smart looking. Always good to hear about how things came about!

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  3. CarolC118 September 2011 at 20:20

    You have been busy. Love the dress. I prefer tie necklines to collars, just a personal thing. I also loved the pink blouse with the flowers on, such a lovely colour too. Sorry, they were all nice but I just picked those to our especially. lol.

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  4. Unknown18 September 2011 at 20:39

    The dress hangs beautifully - I love it... but now I want to know what you were doing in China...

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  5. Ali18 September 2011 at 21:00

    Really lovely - I can't sew for toffee so am always very impressed by such things!!

    Those simplicity patterns take me right back to my childhood when Mum used to sew clothes a lot.

    Ali x

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  6. Kazies Magical Designs18 September 2011 at 22:05

    Its nice to adapt patterns to your own style well done keep up with the updates xxx

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  7. Jan18 September 2011 at 22:57

    I love those Simplicity patterns, I've started to keep a lookout for them in my local charity shops.
    I like the idea that you can change the design to suit what you want.

    Jan x

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  8. Carolee Crafts19 September 2011 at 05:58

    Making for yourself is so much fun and just think no one else will be wearing the same dress.

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  9. Anne - Imagination Beads19 September 2011 at 08:27

    What a lovely dress, I remember the Simplicity patterns well, I used to buy these in Woolworths during the 1970s. I had not realised they were still around, I may have a go myself.

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  10. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)19 September 2011 at 09:32

    I think it's so wonderful how you can just adapt patterns with ease - well done on the dress

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  11. Christmas Pie Crafts19 September 2011 at 11:35

    Very smart - well done. Was a big fan of simplicity patterns when I was into dressmaking - in fact my wedding dress was one of their patterns.

    Jill

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  12. Planet Penny19 September 2011 at 16:00

    So elegant, and I love the fabric!

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  13. PuppyFly Boutique19 September 2011 at 19:35

    Love the fabric. I'm always jealous of people that can make dresses :) I wouldn't know where to start! Anna x

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  14. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 21:29

    Lovely dress and looks great in that fabric. Love how you have adapted it to suit your own style - very unique!

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