A dress in a weekend!
What a week... thankyou SO MUCH for the incredible response to Just One More, I am thrilled you are all as excited about the project as I am!
I needed a little creative recharge this weekend (and my hands needed a break from knitting), so I decided to whip up a dress. Sometimes plans like this work, sometimes they don't, but this time, the odds were in my favor and I achieved dress success! (Did I really just write that?)
Pattern: GreenStyle Creations Laurel Dress
Fabric: Liberty of London Dufour Jersey Darby Blue Multi, 63 inch wide, 1 yard
(purchased on sale this winter from fabric.com)
Size: X-Small
(I had literally NO fabric leftover and had to be pretty creative to make 1 yard work...)
Modifications:
I needed a little creative recharge this weekend (and my hands needed a break from knitting), so I decided to whip up a dress. Sometimes plans like this work, sometimes they don't, but this time, the odds were in my favor and I achieved dress success! (Did I really just write that?)
Pattern: GreenStyle Creations Laurel Dress
Fabric: Liberty of London Dufour Jersey Darby Blue Multi, 63 inch wide, 1 yard (purchased on sale this winter from fabric.com)
(I had literally NO fabric leftover and had to be pretty creative to make 1 yard work...)
Modifications: - I raised the center front of the neckline by 1 inch as I got advice (thanks Betz!) that I might enjoy a bit more coverage there!
- I had just enough fabric to make it a few inches longer than the tunic length, which makes it perfect for wearing with leggings and boots. If I want to wear this without leggings I will definitely need biking shorts underneath it... : )!
- I made the cowl about 1.5 inches less deep so it wasn't quite as big. I had done this on my Renfrew with great success. I love a cowl neck, but not when they add too much bulk!
- The sleeves are about a half inch shorter than in the pattern... this wasn't on purpose, my machine ATE the fabric while I tried to do a small hem and I ended up having to turn it under one more time! WHOOPS!
- Instead of pockets in the seam, I applied over sized patch pockets, the liberty jersey is particularly drapey and light and I was worried the in-seam pockets would make the side seam hang funny! I LOVE them, and on my next one I am going to make them even bigger!
Ha, I think of you as such a pro with sewing. It's funny to read about your mishaps and make-it-work moments. I think the sleeve length looks excellent.
ReplyDeleteNext time I'll show you the inside of something I've sewn Justine... an expert I am not, but I am a little fearless about it!
DeleteThe print is gorgeous, perfect for this dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree the combo WORKED! Now if it will only get warm enough so I can actually wear it!
DeleteI love this and thanks for sharing the info. I definitely need to fire up my sewing machine and serger.
ReplyDeleteI just love it! The Liberty fabric is fabulous! Looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteLaura, this suits you so well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! So cute! I definitely think you are a sewing expert too.
ReplyDeleteYou are one hell of a talented lady!!! Beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love this!
ReplyDeletePlease can you tell what pattern this dress is from? I can't find it written in the description. Ta Natalie
ReplyDeleteSure! It's the Laurel Dress by Green Style Creations... I love it! http://greenstylecreations.com/products/laurel-dress-or-tunic-in-sizes-xxs-to-3xl
DeleteOh my! I'm just making a laurel dress and came across your post. My wedding dress was in the teal of this print. I will spend my days now searching for some unloved yards of it to make a laurel. Someone must have bought some and not used it! :)
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