Hi Darlings!
This week is insanely busy with so many projects I have going on that I cant yet tell you about...but they are awesome! and I started the week off a little slow which is why I didn't post yesterday but today I am back up to speed and ready for anything.
*Before I talk about this dress let me just say that I am apologizing in advance for the bad news I am about to tell you.....This fabric is not available... I know, I know but when I bought it there was only a small piece on the bolt it and I took it*
Fabric Used: Multi Colored Striped Rayon Blend. The fabric is not available but it would look amazing in THIS, THIS or even THIS! Use MIMIJUNE10 at check out for 10% off your purchase.
Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yeah I guess so.
Were the instructions easy to follow? For a vogue pattern they were pretty standard and clear.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Well I liked the bodice and variations and I could see it being made severe different ways but I had a small piece of this striped fabric and so I thought I would use it as my wearable muslin.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Well....I attached the top to the skirt without trying it on (I know, crazy) and once I did try it on it was too big so I ripped it out and wrapped the sides a bit more until it fit ok and even then it was still loose around the waist which is how it was intended in the design of the dress but to me it just made my waist look wide so I belted the dress. Other then the above mentioned I didn't do much else to it.
Would you sew it again? No, I don't think I need another one of these but I do recommend it.
DIY Dress (similar) HERE, HERE, HERE / Steve Madden Sling Back Heels (old) BUT I LOVE THESE / Belt (old) Target / Sunnies @ Glitz
xoxo
Mimi G
Cute dress Mimi! This is a great silhouette for you.
ReplyDeleteSo freaking cute!
ReplyDeleteThe style of the dress and the fabric go together perfectly! Love the look.
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress. I love the silhouette.
ReplyDeleteI love your answer to, "Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done?" "I guess so." ha ha ha.
Maybe you've answered this before but do you find it is cheaper to make your own clothes?
Hey Mimi -
ReplyDeleteMissed ya lady!
Cute dress! very nice and summery :-)
I haven't commented in a while, but I had to on this dress. It is so adorable! It's young without being juvenile and definitely posh. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the sewing-sphere Mimi!! You were deeply missed. This dress is uber-cute!! I can definately see this one in an eyelet that has a finished edge. Great job lady, great job. Quick question: I was trying to follow your video on the DIY easy top with straps but it was blurry. Think you revamp this one for us? It's hot in Louisiana and this DIY would come in handy for me and my girls. Thanks Mimi ��
ReplyDeleteTrena B.
That's a great style for those happy colors!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I was waiting for this review ever since I saw this dress chillin in the back of you during your updated pinceil skirt tutorial. Cute cute cute pattern..
ReplyDeleteMimi! You're back! Can't wait to see your upcoming projects you got going on. This is a very cute outfit, but I think this will make me body look real thick in the waist because its not as tapered. But sooo jadorable on you!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! Very pretty!
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Dawn
Very Pretty! https://www.facebook.com/SassySewingBees
ReplyDeleteAdorable dress. The fabric is perfect. Another great job and it looks awesome on you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little dress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! I love the silhouette and the fabric .
ReplyDeleteI found this super cute chevron cotton in a similar color pallet for $4.95! What?!! Do you think it will work?
ReplyDeletehttp://lowpricefabric.com/p-4907-chic-chevron-warm-ml227230-sun.aspx Do you think it will work?
Correction. $9.45 a yard.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress ! I like the colours.......soooooooooooo me ! :D
ReplyDeleteMimi, I so love your style and passion for sewing. I used to assist my Aunt when I was younger with her sewing so its always been there somewhere in me. After following you know for about a month, I've decided to take sewing classes so that I can start making little starter pieces. To hopefully start making small items to sell in my salon boutique that's starting soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your passion with us. I look forward to sharing my first piece with you.
This may be a dumb question but do you wash your fabric before cutting and sewing? Thank you.
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