The dress went together really quickly. I did remember to read the pattern reviews on the pattern this time which really helped, so I knew that I had to raise the neckline of the dress before I cut it out. I made it from a charcoal gray sweater knit that I purchased at my Mom's New York Wal-mart on last summer's visit. Oh how I do miss being able to find an occasional nice piece of mystery fabric at my local Wal-mart stores. None of the three in my county have fabric departments any more (boo-hoo)! I did pre-wash the fabric so I shouldn't have any shrinkage problem with it next winter.
I also eliminated the pleating and tab from the back of the dress. I thought both would just accentuate the height of my already high derriere. Don't need that - do I? So without further adoo here are pictures of my dress.
Don't miss entering the final week of my blog anniversary give-a-way. The fourth week prize was also donated by
COOPER
Sewing Machines
"The UK's largest sewing machine retailer and distributor"
- not one,
- not two,
- but Three (3) Janome Snap On Sewing Machine Feet.
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| GATHERING FOOT |
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| ROLLER FOOT |
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| CONCEALED /INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT |
- just let me know you are interested by commenting ON THIS POST.
- The 4th Week prize winner will be announced this Saturday, (3/19).
Another great dress! (Although, I think you meant empire waist and not umpire waist. Not that I don't think umpires are fashionable!) (Also. not need to enter me in the giveaway.)
ReplyDeleteI really like the dress!
ReplyDeleteIf the weather ever cools down here I plan to make this same dress for winter. I feel like I want a purple one for some reason. It would look great with boots, too. I like your rose signature.
ReplyDeleteYou aren't behind this winter, you are ahead for next winter! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'd be really interested in having the gathering foot, so count me in the give-away.
You did such a nice job with the dress! You'll have something great to look forward to next winter.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!! I've wanted to make a sweater dress this past winter, too, but couldn't find a pattern... I totally missed this one. I'll have to go out and find it.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and could use that dress today... its nippy.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and a popular pattern. I've seen quite a few versions made recently.
ReplyDeletePretty. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteits great that you finished it, good job!
ReplyDeleteWow Faye this is a really, really cute dress! I love, love, love that dark charcoal color!!
ReplyDeleteLove the neck and cut of this dress. Girl, I know what you mean about the Walmarts, I was so mad when they started that. I am so like you, I always finish a project before I start another one. Just a pet pieve (sp?) of mine.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!
ReplyDeleteJust for reference, you mention Cooper sewing machines.. you do know this company has been featured as a Rogue Trader on BBC TV... be very cautious
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