April 24, 2012

Simplicity

 Last month I stopped into the craft store that pretends to be a fabric store and this denim literally jumped off the shelf and into my arms.  I could not leave it there. 

It is a completely reversible denim and while the other side is pretty it was the white side that I was completely drawn to.  I rarely purchase fabric and sew it up so fast.  I washed and dried it on hot prior to any cutting. 

The pattern is a Simplicity 'vintage' that I made up last summer and now appears to be out of print.  The first version has some gaping at the neckline.  I think I was able to remove it from this version with a shoulder adjustment, but honestly, with the slit in the front I'm not positive.

I had this dress mostly made up when I attended my local ASG meeting on installing invisible zippers.  I learned some really interesting tips - like using wonder tape and removing it!  No bubble at the end of the zipper.  And honestly - for some reason when I bought the special invisible zipper foot, I thought I no longer needed to press the zipper coils open.  Ummm - no.  This was the best invisible zipper I had installed in a really long time.  I moved the zipper to the side seam because it's just easier to dress yourself with a side zipper than a center back one. 
The dress was comfortable to wear.  I paired it with a red cardigan and some pinkish red wedges - and a dog!  Because what outfit is complete without a dog?

I love this dress!  I finally have the 'white lace' dress I was lusting after last summer (?) and it's in denim - so it's completely throw it in the washer and dryer when the dogs slobber on me. 

I'm so happy to be sewing again!

15 comments :

  1. Pretty dress - looks really comfy !

    ...and no, there is no outfit complete without a dog - and in the absence of an actual dog, there is always the dog HAIR LOL !!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Very nice! The fabric is great, did you get enough to make something else from the "other side"? And of course the photo session wasn't complete without at least one dog!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Gorgeous dress. It looks amazing on you and sounds comfortable.....love denim always

    ReplyDelete
  4. That is a great looking dress. And you're right; the dog accessory totally makes it work.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Congratulations, your dress is a winner!

    ReplyDelete
  6. This is lovely on you! I especially like the neckline...glad that you've gotten your sewing mojo back!

    ReplyDelete
  7. LOVE the fabric, the dress, but especially the way you two are looking at each other in that second photo.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great dress and a dog is the perfect accessory! No sewing here yet, but the flower beds are all cleaned up and barked!

    ReplyDelete
  9. OMG so cute!!! Hmm looks like my size :)
    I want to learn how to sew sooooo bad. My MIL got me a machine for xmas but I havent made the time to learn yet, sigh.

    ReplyDelete
  10. That's cute denim. You're so brave wearing white around your dogs. I gave up on white years ago.

    ReplyDelete
  11. You are an amazing seamstress!!!! I hate to break it to you but the latest dresses have exposed zippers in the back. Between you and me I prefer the invisible zip :) Well done ~ and enjoy ~

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a great dress - you've got the cut and fit just right. The neckline is beautiful.

    Try living with a tabby cat - his fur shows on everything!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I'm happy you're sewing, too. That is a great dress! You look fantastic.

    ReplyDelete
  14. That's a beautiful dress! And like Chan, I love that second picture. :)

    ReplyDelete

I appreciate you coming to see me. It may take me a bit to publish your comment - but I will get to them by the end of every day. If you leave a way for me to get back to you, I will. Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your opinions. g

LinkWithin Related Stories Widget for Blogs