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| Spotty |
Doesn't that image just make your eyes spin? - it's an odd effect that images of tiny spots has!
So I finally finished the dress that I made up from my vintage Maudella pattern. I adapted the pattern slightly to have a button from, rather than a zip. This worked well although I'd use a narrower button stand and vertical buttonholes next time.
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| 70's collar |
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| Strange side seams |
The bust darts were a little short and I lengthened them by about an inch. The armhole facings were HUGE, and even when stitched to the seams, would flap into the armscye - A bit of hemmit sorted out that problem, next time I make this dress, and I will - I already have fabric for version 2, I'll use a bias strip.
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| Huge arm facings |
I do like the extended shoulders, which fold back to give a nice detail.
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| Shoulder flaps |
I used a slightly too firm interfacing for the collar, and will use something lighter next time. I like the contrast buttons (which I sewed on with my machine - first time I've done that) and feel the dress needs a matching belt, when I wear it. I haven't found one yet though.
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| Contrast Buttons |
I haven't worn this yet, as it's a dress for warmer weather, but hopefully it won't be too long!
Pattern: 20p
Fabric: £15
Buttons: £1.20
Interfacing & Thread: - from stash
Nice dress, you did such a great job, I'm not quite that confident in showing the inside a dress when I make one, but yours turned out really nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the polka dots and the little sleeves! Great job lining up those seams and with the button holes. :) The last dress I made had the top and bottom of the front and back pieces sewn together before the side seams too.
ReplyDeleteI really like this dress. I am very impressed that you have a machine that can sew buttons on for you (and a little bit jealous!).
ReplyDeleteI just use the zigzag stitch, drop the feed dog and use a very short stitch. It helps if you have a darning foot. To be honest I probably won't use it very often. I prefer sewing them on by hand.
DeleteWow i do admire your skills in making this, the result is so lovely! x
ReplyDeleteI love that dress and you've done a fab job on it. Roll on the warmer weather!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty dress, and I can't believe how neat the inside is - it's a work of art in its own right! :)
ReplyDeleteOverlockers really do make a difference.
Deletelovely dress - i do like polka dots
ReplyDeleteI have made dresses, but the insides were never so neat and tidy. I like the fabric you chose, and impressed with the button technique!
ReplyDeleteWendy x
I love the dress and really admire your skill in making it!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely - let's hope suitable weather is here soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely and I imagine it's very flattering when it's on because it hangs so well on the dummy.Oops that sounds awful,should I say mannequin?!
ReplyDeleteWow - I'm dead impressed with the dress - it looks amazing :-) Simmi x
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