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| Vogue 1236 |
Because I made it from a 1.6m remnant my challenge was to fit the pattern pieces onto the fabric. I checked the finished measurements on the pattern and realised that a size 10 would fit me and by folding the fabric sides to middle I was able to cut out the front, back and both facings. I folded one half slightly wider than the other to fit the front shoulder on. Even so I had to fold out one pleat and sort of sqwoosh it flat to make the shoulder fit. Fortunately the extra pleat was not needed to make the dress fit over my bust.
This left me with scraps to make two pockets. After pondering for a while I joined several scraps together, keeping the grain lines straight. That gave me enough for two pocket pieces.
I used one pieced pocket and one calico pocket each side. Finally I used a very narrow hem, only 1.5cm (5/8")
Needless to say there was no fabric left for the tie, just scraps of scraps, so I wore it with a plaited belt, which actually looked quite nice.
I apologize for the mirror shots but my photographer is usually outside digging something up or chopping something down.
I love this dress. The fabric was a very cheap remnant, about $3 for the 1.6m and I had a bit of fun making it fit, but all in all I love the finished dress and will probably make another one with the right yardage and a self fabric belt next time.
That looks great on you! And what a bargain - I love getting a nice garment out of a remnant...
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A very nice and cool looking summer dress. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cool for summer - and well done for getting it out of such a small piece of fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks very nice and I like the contrasting belt.
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks lovely on you Kathy - and as you say, just the thing for the heat. The layout was very creative - I do things like that too, sometimes crossgrain which gets some people shaking their heads in horror :). And pockets - great solution. Yes, you certainly don't need the extra pleat - in fact, I think that dress is full enough on you - much fuller and you would look a bit "puffy". The belt is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments, ladies. I appreciate them all.
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks great and it's amazing what we can do with our little pieces of scrap fabric and a bit of imagination. Definitely a perfect summer dress. I agree with Sarah Liz and think the belt adds a nice little touch. I too just finished making a summer dress... not blogged about yet hoping to get around to it tonight or tomorrow sometime... and actually I ended up making 3 of them as the first one turned out great and I just kept going LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris. I look forward to seeing your dresses.
DeleteVery cool looking dress and love how you have used very skerrick of fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. Challenging and a lot of fun.
DeleteThat is a lovely sundress, and it looks really nice on you. And it's just perfect for a 37C day! You really made the very best of a small piece of fabric :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn. I expect I'll get plenty of wear out of it this summer.
DeleteLooks super ~ you will be getting a lot of wear out of a cool sun-dress like this at the moment ... J
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