What a cute, comfy dress for the Autumn events that pop-up!
Which can also be purchased at IndieSew
I finally decided to make this dress when I realized that I needed a couple easy dresses for the winter indoor concerts we have planned - something easy to wear with boots and tights, and to layer with a cardigan. This iteration was supposed to be my muslin, but the fit was so bang-on (I didn't need to narrow the shoulder or adjust the bust!) it was a go ahead. - I managed to squeeze all of this out of 2m of a wide chambray.
The wrinkles abound because I have worn this twice since it came off the dress form. - Suck it up, buttercup - I am here to share, not be judged.
I was new to shirring on my machine - and this was ridiculously easy.
The pocket was AWESOME - I am on the dress pocket bandwagon.
At the sleeves I burrito'ed the whole bit to encase the underarm in the lining.
The front was similarly lined and freefloating. I *might* look at attaching it at the waistline next time.... I'll see. So far it has been easy to wear.
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So for those of you who question "why" I would Hong Kong this fabric - check out the fraying from it's first wash - this is under the facing.
The Guts (Note my judicious use of leftover bias tape - and the cute bursts of colour :)
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The armscye looks like this when you burrito it instead of binding it - I did the front and the back in separate stitching and folding opeations, and understitched the lining to the notches front and back (well into the part covered by the cap).
So, so super cute! I made a little matchy Lisbon cardigan/topper as well... and felt really youthful and comfortable in this outfit
that is so very flattering on you-both the style and the colour!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's the first time in a while I have been so comfortable in a dress.
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