Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Summer Dress - Third Time PERFECT!

So this is the third dress I've made from this pattern (the same one I'm using for the giveaway) and I really feel like this third version is perfect!  And this time because I wasn't sewing to some ridiculous deadline, I was able to take my time with the finishing, which is why I think I'm extra happy with it!

I put my thinking cap on and came up with a great way to line the bodice.  It stops light coloured fabrics from being sheer AND covers up all the seams so everything looks neat!


Yes, I move my headless helper in front of the television when I need to hand sew or hand baste if I can - stops the boredom setting in...

And I also did french seams on the skirt, all except the last seam where the zip is - its pinked.  I'm not ashamed of pinking seams anymore!  The arm holes are finished off with bias tape (as the pattern instructs) and on this version I also finished the hem this way as well - I really like the contrast!

And here is the finished product!



Now this dress is finished exactly the way the winner of the giveaway's dress will be finished!  Cotton fabric, lined bodice, french seamed skirt and bias taped hem and arm holes.  I can't wait to see who Stella picks as the winner!!!

Entries in the giveaway (which you can enter here if you haven't already) close tonight, and I will be announcing the winner on Thursday (Australian time) so keep your eyes peeled!

(Yes, I did say I was going to announce it on Wednesday, but I've realised that that won't work for me this week, so you'll have to wait another day)

As much as I love this pattern I'm really looking forward to doing something different - so this weekend I start on my Rose Seidler dress for the Fall for Cotton Sew-along!  Hooray!!!

Is it too early to start looking forward to the weekend???

Beccie
xxx


16 comments:

  1. LOVE this fabric- it's super cute and complements the design perfectly!

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    1. Thanks Sigourney! I love the fabric too - the little polka dots that you don't notice from a distance. Lovely colour too :)

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  2. I love it! This is such a flattering style of dress, and I love it when sewing isn't rushed. Isn't it so much more fun that way? Anywho, you look gorgeous as always!

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    1. It sure is so much more fun when you can take your time. I much prefer to take my time!

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  3. LOVE this dress! I like the finishes too. Nothing wrong with pinking seams either. :-D

    I still hope I win!

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    1. I used to think that pinking was cheating, but then I realised that pinking was done by seamstresses back in the 50s so I was much more happy about doing it!

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  4. OMG! it is GORGEOUS! together with the mad-men-dress this has to be my favorite :) and the fabric is to die for too! I'm blown away, once again :)

    xx Kim

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    1. Thanks Kim, its so pretty - I love it too. However it had a tough day yesterday. Sat down at my desk with a cup of tea and got busy for 20 minutes and forgot to drink the tea... then I remembered the tea, and moved it on my desk and promptly SPILLED THE WHOLE CUP ALL OVER MYSELF!!!!

      Thankfully I only live 15 minutes from work so I could duck home and put it on to soak... I was really upset that I might have ruined my brand new very pretty summer dress!!!

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    2. No way!!! Did you manage to get it out? I once ruined my very favorite circle skirt with a cup of earl-grey.. the skirt was white and never got back to being white enough to be wearable again.. :( when I think about it I can still get a little bit sad.. Oh well, clothes are meant to be worn, aren't they?;)

      I wanted to tell you that I think you are so generous in your giveaways, it's really special. I hope you get all the new followers and the admiration you deserve because you really have a gift and it's lovely that you can share it with everyone over the internet!

      I will keep following your projects with much enjoyment :)

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  5. It's so lovely! It just gets better and better!
    I hope you'll post the name on Facebook as I'll be out of town (hanging out with Minnie and Mickey Mouse) and will only have access to FB, not your site directly.
    Fingers crossed. If Stella doesn't pick me for some strange reason, I'm not ashamed to say that I'll be quite envious (but happy) for the actual winner.

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    1. Honey, I will be posting a link to the post on my Facebook page like normal. Hopefully you'll be able to click through that to see who's won :)

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  6. looks so lovely on you. beautiful lining work on bodice.

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  7. You are very clever, lovely job. Thank you for sharing. This enable inspiration and for the rest of us to learn.

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  8. The finishing on this is lovely. I hope I win! I love the fabric too - polka dots are so pretty.

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  9. Absolutely stunning! Love the sneak peek inside the dress!

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  10. Thank you Beckie for organising the super nice give away, for making the fab dress, thank you for inspiring us. Thank you Stella for picking my lucky ball - What a way to wake up in a grey rainy day:I have been smiling the whole day!

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