Recently I joined in the Dixie O'Dare Sun Frock Sew Along. The lovely Dixie O'Dare graded this gorgeous Australian Home Journal pattern to several different sizes and then kindly sent them out to everyone who wanted to participate. I chose this turquoise and navy polka dotted cotton that I've been holding onto for a while.
I had a little bit of trouble right off the bat with the fit. This pattern calls for a line of buttons up the back, but when I put it on Millie, it seemed huge. I took at least 6 inches of ease out of the bodice.
Once I got that worked out and the new darts sewn in, I got to work on the trim and shoulder straps. I used a navy blue piping to trim the edges and made self covered buttons for the back.
The skirt went together quickly. I did add a bit more fullness to the bottom of the skirt since I prefer them that way.
The last bit was adding the pockets. I think I put them a bit too close together in the front, but they aren't terrible so I'm not ripping them off to try to move them.
I am very pleased with how this dress turned out. It fits great. I think if I were to make it again, I would lower the front darts about 2 inches. I have discovered that this seems to be a recurring problem for me, and no one like pointy boobs... Not sure why, but I'll try to work it out on my next make. Thanks again to Miss Dixie O'Dare for letting me play along on this one!
Until next time!
What a beautiful dress. How nice of Ms O'Dare to send everyone a pattern. It is really lovely. I love the pockets and the piping. You look great in it. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much sweets! I love the dress and had such a great time putting it together. I look forward to making more of them.
DeleteI blogged about this dress as well and the dart points were an issue for me, too! When I fitted it the darts seemed fine, but when I finished it up, they were straight over the bust point!
ReplyDeleteBut either way, the color looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Great job with this.
This is lovely!!!..saw the pics, i guess on fb and loved it from the start..great pattern..should have known about that sewalong...well done, great print and great fit!! And your waist in tiny...!!!! Looking good sweetie.
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Hi there, I'd love to speak to you about a project but I can't see an email address on your blog. Could you email me on kerry@kestrelmakes.com? It's about Vintage Pledge. Thanks!
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