I fell in love with this pattern when I first saw it on MushyWear blogspot. She also reviewed it on Pattern Review. Yet, I am not going to make the side pleated version yet. I am going to make the sheath style with front side and waist darts. I am going to use the collar and the 3/4 sleeves.
I wanted to use this pattern for the red and white houndstooth fabric that is a cotton blend from Vogue fabrics acquired earlier this year. I want to save the pleated version for a solid color. I have some red shoes I am dying to wear and have put off wearing them as I want to wear them first with this completed dress. The shoes were my first purchase from Zappos! Love that site and their service.
I spent most all day yesterday pin fitting the pattern and making adjustments. I still was making more adjustments today. After lunch I cut out the fabric and have the sewing/serger machines threaded and ready to go.
You can get a glimpse of the fabric and pattern in the top right hand WIP photo.
Later!
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August Sewing Simplicity 7295
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I am not doing well as a blogger. I have been working on this project since July 30. Today, I finally finished it. It has been a stop-and-g...
I'm looking forward to seeing how this dress turns out. I love houndstooth and red, so together they have to fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the dress pattern. I almost bought it last week. I don't know why I did not get it. It will be in my hands this week!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric. Can't wait to see the shoes! Zappos is the greatest.
I loved this fabric when I got the Vogue samples for that season and I really wish I had bought some now! I think it will be perfect for that dress.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to find out I am not the only one that makes a garment to go with a new pair of shoes.
ReplyDeleteI love red houndstooth fabric. I think I have a few pieces in my stash.