Finally, a pattern I understand! I love to look at patterns and buy them with the intention of making something. It's rare. I would rather stick to what I know. Most of the time I use a pattern, I get really frustrated, and it never turns out. The instructions are vague, and there is lots of seam ripping.
I got all my pieces cut, I used oversized gingham by Lisette. I have been on the lookout for this kind of fabric ever since I saw this cute waitress at Justine's wearing a black and white gingham dress with oversized pockets.
I had to seam rip about 6 times, but they were all small seams, and I understood what I did wrong immediately after. The boddess was hard, but I was able to visualize the finished top as I was making it, unlike most patterns. Most of the time I just stare at the directions with the pieces in my hand for an hour and give up.
Ta dah!!!!! I added the pockets. Part of me thinks they are a tad too close together, but not enough to redo them. The cap sleeves are a little dramatic, I will probably scale them back next time I make this dress, which I will, for sure.
The keyhole back is my favorite part. I used the exact pattern size for the straps, which I think is a little big, I'll make those thinner on the next one.
I love it. I think it's a little too big, but I don't think I'll cut the pattern down. I'll just scale down the shoulders. I can't wait to wear this. I had so much fun making this yesterday, that I think I might make a shorter one today in orange. I have so many projects I need to tackle before I go back to work next week. Here's to craging for the rest of the summer!
5 comments:
Brilliant. It looks great on.
That's really cute! I haven't attempted to make a piece of clothing yet. I've got fabric for it but I'm too chicken to cut into it.
Super cute dress. I love gingham. I stink at following patterns. Maybe when my kids are back in school I will give another go.
P.S. Thanks for the bracelet. I love it.
Why have they not updated pattern packaging since the 70's? Seriously.
Love the dress! The tie in back is precious.
Very Mad Man esque! I wish I knew how to sew because this would be the first thing I would make!
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