Finally, I have sewn a creation again. It has been a while. This was made with Simplicity 1803
More specifically, this view, without the waist tie
Alterations: I dropped the waist in the front by about an inch, and had to take in the seams under the bust for more definition to the bodice. I also opened up the split in the neckline at the front because it sits rather high, and was creating the dreaded mono-boob.
Apart from that, I made it in size 12 and it fitted pretty well...
...except for the front. It pokes out over the stomach, which is the one thing I try to avoid with all my dresses. I tried pressing the gathering, and it still pokes out. This is just how the dress sits:
Yick. That is not my stomach. It's all dress.
I do like the neckline though.
And how GIRLY is this fabric?? Not only is it covered in daisies, it's also covered in strawberries, AND polka dots, like OMG.
Am going to try belt variations to deal with that stupid waistline at the front.
And in other news... I'm now on Facebooks. I gave in, and joined the masses (and some of you already found me! Hoorah!). There is now a big blue F on the right hand side of my blog you can click on to follow and be my BFF, or you can just click here...
I think you need to give me that dress. LOL! Seriously love the daisies!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll get first pick if I ever decide to get rid of it, I promise!
DeleteO, that is such a sweetie of a frock! Your fabric choice is perfect, and I've made a note of that pattern number, as I love the style! Especially that dear little sleeve.
ReplyDeleteUgh, getting things to fit is such a pain! I usually have to raise the waist a smidge, and fiddle about with the boobage part!
GAWD I have been so lazy with sewing. Every time I go to it, I have such a mountain of things to alter, I just get stressed.......I have a half finished frock that I'm sure will be really cute if I can just knuckle down and finish the damned thing. I am both encouraged and daunted by your prolific frock making!
XXX
Oh, be encouraged so I can see your new creations too! This pattern was really easy, I actually didn't read the instructions at all. Definitely try it!
DeleteOh how could you possibly have resisted that gorgeous fabric, as you say, it's got all the things!! I absolutely adore that neckline and the cap sleeves on you, so delish and flattering. The pattern looks like the bodice has a lot of pieces? I guess that would make it easier to create a better fit ... I'm constantly amazed at your talents! xox
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! There are a lot of pieces to the bodice but it's still simple and easy to adjust if necessary. The fabric is very sweet isn't it?
DeleteI want one, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteGloriousssssssssssss
Thank you! I wish I could make one for everyone who's said they want one...
DeleteEeeeppp!!! More fabulously darling strawberries...I die! :) No, actually I live and wish instead wish to high heaven that you had a shop and sold this darling frock so that I could save up my pennies and buy one. It's impossibly cute and looks absolutely fantastic on you, honey.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thank you so much! I have a feeling you're going to love my next dress too...!
DeleteI think that dress looks gorgeous on you! I'm so jealous of your sewing skills!
ReplyDeleteWow, this dress is fantastic, I read about the strawberry one first and was trying to imagine the daisies! Again the pattern has a real vintage feel about it. I am in love with the fabric....swoon.
ReplyDeletevery lovely dress ...
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