I made really great progress on this dress for two days! Taking a break from the unpacking and hoo ha was just what I needed.
I sped along through the pattern and nearly finished it. The only thing remaining were the armhole and skirt hems.... then the organizing bug hit again!
I'm not really liking the dress. It fits well and the knit was easier to work with than I anticipating. The problem for me is the style vs. my figure.
It's much more of an empire-y waist than I thought from the pictures on the envelopes. I thought the slant of the midriff would come down the sides to my waist. However, they are much higher.
That combined with the gathering in the front makes the dress hang rather unflattering on me. It feels like a maternity dress, which quite frankly gave me flashbacks and sent me into a cold sweat!
I'm pear shaped. While the free skirt is good for hiding my generous hips, I like to accentuate my waist and flat stomach. So I now have a dress that shows off (oh boy!) my small boobs, hides my one good feature (my waist) and does nothing one way or another for the hips. This design is just not suited to me.
Having said all of that, it is a well drafted pattern and was easy to sew. The directions are clear and if your figure type likes this style, I'd highly recommend it.
I'll post pictures in the next day or so... In the meantime, I've resumed "getting-the-house-in-order" duties.
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I know you are probably overworked and overwhelmed with all the moving and required organization. Just wanted to say I miss your posts. Your sewing room is going to be fabulous.
Hi Bunny!!! Thanks so much for your kind comment. I have been cranking to get the house in order. It's nearly there!!! I did give myself a break for a couple of weeks and did some sewing... but with all of the organizing around me, I've not been documenting my sewing very well. Then my laptop died. I'm using my husband's laptop, but my camera software is on my laptop. We think it's the battery and will try to get it sorted out soon!
Are you coming back? I didn't relialize that your last post was six months ago!
I, for one, would love to see more of your beautiful creations!
Oh--and pictures of the fully functioning sewing room LOL!
Roxanne
Hello, This is my first visit to your blog and since it has be resurrected I will keep checking it out.
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