January 20, 2008

Essentially Done.

I say essentially because I still need to tack the lining to the zipper tape. The Dress is Simplicity 3673, I made View C in a combination of sizes. I started with a 14 through the shoulders, tapering to a 16 at the waist and a 20 at the hips. I moved the zipper from the center back to the left side and cut all the pieces on the fold. I also fully lined the dress. The pattern only calls for lining the bodice, but I'm learning it's pretty darn easy to add a full lining and make it feel good when you're wearing it. The fabric is embroidered wool flannel from JoAnn's. I wasn't sure it was really wool until I washed it and then ironed it. There is a definite smell that belongs to wool alone and believe me - this is wool. I can't remember what I paid for the yardage, but I purchase 3 yards and have a very little bit left. I might make some sort of matchy-matchy handbag. Not sure. I think, based on the muslin (I haven't actually had the dress on yet) that I could have stayed at a 14 through the waist and gone out to a 16/18 through the hips. But I didn't want to over fit the dress. I will mostly wear this work, where I sit and jump up and down all day long. Currently, I don't have a cute little blouse to wear under it, but other than the fact that it is Winter I could wear it without a blouse and just layer either a soft pink or blue cardigan over it. I will try it with a turtleneck, but I think it needs a cute little blouse like the envelope. Thanks for the support and encouragement during this project. Tonight I'm going to cut out the next dress and lined jacket. Carolyn - I'm finally taking you up on the challenge to make a lined jacket. Stay tuned.

7 comments :

  1. OOOH, pretty, pretty. I think a light pink cardigan would look lovely. I love the pink/gray combination. When do we get to see it on you? ;)

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  2. Really nice job! I love pink and gray, but red would be dashing as well.

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  3. I love that fabric - you're making me wish I could wera grey and not look like death. I look forward to seeing what you finally decide to wear with it - I'm a traditionalist, I'd pair it with a black turtleneck and black boots. I'd probably add a bright pin at the waist or neckline to get a touch of colour. But, any way you decide to wear it, I'm sure it will be great!

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  4. Very lovely. Sigh. You might inspire me to learn to sew yet.

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  5. I so wish I learned how to sew... :)

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  6. Oh Gay ~ it is soooooo beautiful! You did a great job on the dress and I can't wait to see a picture of you in it!

    You will be fine with the lined jacket...get a good book, ask questions when you get lost and enjoy the journey!

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  7. This is a great dress - classy without being at all gray and boring. You can do so many different things with this dress, you'll wear it for ages. Love the fabric.

    Lined jackets just take patience and some creative swearing. You'll be fine.

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