If I stick to my promise to not buy any more fabric until I sew most of my cache, the next four garments I make will be dresses. I bought navy linen late last summer, but the weather got cold before I got a chance to use it. Since it had the most seniority, it was next in line to be sewn. When I bought it, it was supposed to be pants, but I decided I needed dresses more and choose Burda 8379.
This dress was very easy to sew. The neckline is faced, the sleeves are finished with bias tape and it has a center back zipper. That's it! Nothing more difficult than a center back zipper.
I originally planned a different dress for this fabric, but I didn't have enough of the fabric for that dress. While the style is perfect for summer, navy blue isn't really a summer color unless it's paired with white. The simple styling make a very comfortable dress to wear in hot weather.
While photographing this dress, I auditioned a few necklaces to wear with it. I like the length of the necklace pictured, but I think I need a necklace that is a little more substantial.
Better Late Than Never
Two years ago, Faye showed off the
pattern weights she made by wrapping ribbon around large, flat washers. I've wanted to make a set for myself ever since. I finally got around to it! I adapted Faye's design by using single fold bias tape instead of ribbon and wrapping two washers instead of one.
Lee,
ReplyDeleteI love the dress, very flattering. I think it might work for me too.
You are right about the necklace, maybe some large beads in blue and white?
You won't see me at Joann's for a while, I fractured my knee. Can't even sew. Bummer.
Ernestine
I really like your dress. Very pretty. It also has a neckline I really like, so I think I will give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
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As much ribbons as I have in my craft stash, you would have thought that I would have come up with this on my own. I have been using washers for some time now and never thought twice about covering them! Thanks for sharing. I now have a little project that my (almost)15 year old would like to help with. God bless!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress. Very flattering fit and summery.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually wear dresses, but I think I'll look at this one.
Mermie
Your dress looks fantastic on you. Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty dress. I love, love, love a sweatheart neckline. It's one that works on almost everyone. Nice job! And, I have intended to wrap my washers for a long time, and just haven't got aroudn to doing so.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is looking great! I agree about the white bead necklace. The punch of white would add a great contrast.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the washer weight idea and the link to Faye's blog. What a great idea! I'm going to try this myself!
The dress looks good. I agree with you about the necklace. It's a great length but a punch of color would be good. I bought the weights, I have the ribbon, but I haven't gotten around to making them yet. Maybe this summer!
ReplyDeleteBias tape - didn't even think about that one. Actually would have saved me some cash too. I like your idea of using two washers.
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