Ok, so I didn’t get Darcy’s party dress finished in time for the party, but as all the other girls went to the party in their school uniform (how totally uncool), Darcy would have been overdressed so it didn’t matter. Phew!
This bubble dress has turned out to be one of my favourite items I’ve sewn so far. I just love its simplicity and its bounce. Another great pattern from Heidi and Finn. Though the pattern says “great for those just starting to sew”, I think it was a little tricky and you need to be quite accurate to get a neat professional finish.
The fit was perfect on Darcy, a slim bodice and good length for someone as tall as she is. I was lucky on this one that I didn’t have to make any adjustments.
I used a beautiful grey linen that I bought from a shop in Walthamstow Market. Silly me didn’t check how much fabric I needed before I began cutting out the pattern. So I had to go back and get some more, fortunately they still had some left.
When I got home and laid the fabric out I was quite disappointed to find that the sales assistant had cut the fabric pretty much precisely 1.5m on the dot, not a mm over what I asked for. I expect to get a bit extra, say 5cm or so extra fabric than I asked for, just to be on the safe side, incase it’s not cut straight, or just to be generous and to keep me, the customer happy. Perhaps I’m asking too much, I would be interested to know what you think the correct etiquette is when it comes to cutting fabric. I felt quite cheated.
For the lining I used a bright pink cotton which is a stunning contrast to the grey. You can see subtle hints of it around the neckline, arms and at the back where it fastens with a soft, blue grey button.
As it happens Darcy has another party coming up. Guess what she’ll be wearing.
Darcy loves her new dress, it’s the kind of dress where you can’t help but want to, jump, twist, twirl, spin, hop, bounce…
You are getting good at this! Do you think if I used Wanda’s sewing machine I could make a Star Trek outfit for Okada?
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A Star Trek outfit is a must for Okada, easy enough for someone new to sewing
http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2012/10/diy-star-trek-halloween-costume.html
Give it a whirl 🙂
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The dress looks fantastic. And your photography is coming on a treat too. Can’t wait to see what is next.
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Thank you, I have a few exciting projects on the go. Looking forward to sharing them with you.
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Love love!!
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Thank you so much.
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Absolutely love this dress! Seriously impressed..perhaps time to go cold turkey on the grey tho? Have to mention that first photo too..gorgeous styling and lil’ model x
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Thank you, I think you’ll be amazed when you see how bright and colourful the dress is that I’m working on at the moment. And a pink jacket that I’m soon to finish.
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I love your dress and had a good look around your lovely blog. Your photos and projects all make me smile 🙂
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Thank you so much, your comment made me smile ♥
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just beautiful, your daughter and the dress….Love this in linen!
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Thank you. Such a slick pattern. I’ve got a few more of your wonderful patterns in the pipeline. I’m actually looking for a snazzy blazer pattern for my daughter, something you could help me with? Could be a winner for Heidi and Finn perhaps?
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I have a little fabric shop, and I always cut about an inch over what the customer orders. …I often wondered if anyone checked but obviously they do! Beautiful dress – beautiful girl!
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That sounds about right to me, just a little extra then everyones happy. Thank you for your beautiful comments.
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