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Size: This pattern comes in sizes 6 to 14 - I made size 6 in the bust and waist and expanded out to a 10 for the hips (I do not like a 'too clingy' bias cut dress - it tends to emphasize scary things on my lower half).
Fabric: Cocoa linen/rayon blend from Timmel Fabrics.
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Project Photo:
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Putting the dress together was easy - no need to even look at the instructions. I added a decorative stitch around the sleeve cuffs to jazz the dress up a bit (and to test out some of the stitches on my new machine). As with any bias cut garment, I allowed the dress to hang for 2 days before hemming the skirt.
Conclusion: Although I like this dress, I don't think I'll be making another one - I have so many other patterns that are screaming my name right now. However, I do plan on making the top in the near future.
4 comments:
It is fun to try out the stitches on your machine. I like the pink with the brown. Will you accessorise with pink?
It looks awesome! I like what you did with the sleeves, I might try that myself in the near future!
You really worked this pattern Shannon ~ getting maximum mileage from it. Now to ask the dreaded question ~ will we see pics of you in them soon? I know, I know but I gotta ask!
Great looking dress and I love the decorative stitching on the sleeve. I'm with Carolyn, will we see you modeling?
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