In the meantime, I still have something to share with you all and this is from the "its so easy" range at Simplicity. I made it before here. And the darling daughter loves a good pretty dress; who doesn't?
The dress uses up the smallest scraps from this top;bearing in mind I only bought a metre of it in the first place, I would say the fabric has done me very well indeed.
The rest of the dress is a pillowcase cut up and refashioned. It is lovely fabric, and only got consigned to the cut-up pile as it had a small stain that just would not wash out.
I love the ric-rac embellishment, I think it really makes it special. I hand-sewed it on at my first visit to the monthly Brighton Sewing Bee. It was so exciting getting to meet so many other people, all crazy for sewing and nice cake.
Do you go to any sewing groups or craft clubs? I feel really pleased to have found the Brighton Sewing Bee group. Sewing can be an isolated hobby, so I am very grateful to social media, blogs and meet-ups for keeping us all in touch.
Bye for now; will see you soon with my finished dress...
Happy BIrthday! Glad you had a great day. Sewing related presents are always good! this dress is lovely. A great use of both fabrics, and yes I'd agree that the ricrac makes the dress. How lovely that you've found a sewing club to go to. I love the idea of that. I don't have anything similar, but I do have a morning's sewing booked at The Stitchery in Glasgow with Jen from Hummingbird Sews next Sunday. I cannot wait, although I need to think about what project I'm taking with me!
ReplyDeleteWow a morning sewing with a friend sounds lovely, hope you both have a great time.
DeleteWhat a cutie!! (both dress and girl!!). Glad you had a fab Birthday - and even better to get lots of sewing related goodies!!. Can't wait to see your birthday dress!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you I had a great birthday, I was slightly dreading it as it was a significant one. But I feel better now its over!
DeleteShe is just too cute! I agree that all girls (and ladies) like a good dress. Looking forward to seeing your birthday dress.
ReplyDeleteFear I may have over hyped it now! But I hope it will look okay.
DeleteWhat a great way to use your scraps/old pillowcase! I'm slightly jealous of your sewing club - I've been on the lookout for something like that near me but can't find anything!
ReplyDeleteI found the sewing bee through Instagram! never heard of it before, but after I went then I saw flyers for it in local fabric shops. Hope you find that there is something similar near you.
DeleteHappy birthday! Sounds like you had a lovely day. Hope you get a chance to finish your dress for you soon, although this one here certainly looks like an excellent use of your sewing time!
ReplyDeleteHave come across a fit issue hence its been put on the back burner while I sulk! Thanks for the birthday wishes
DeleteSuch a sweet little dress. I think it's a hit!
ReplyDeleteIt is she loves it.
DeleteSo gorgeous, such a clever combination of print and solid fabrics. Happy belated birthday! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, rather pleased with it.
DeleteHappy belated birthday Louise! Breakfast in bed and prezzies? Lovely indeed!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's dress is so very cute! What a clever use of scraps and pillow case! Well done!
Thank you for the birthday wishes it was a good day.
DeleteHappy belated birthday - I'm sorry you didn't get your dress finished, but otherwise the day sounds wonderful. What a gorgeous little dress for your daughter - it's amazing what can be made with a bit of imagination.
ReplyDeleteHit a stumbling block with the dress. Tried it on and realised I was wrong on the fit of the bodice and I will need to unpick and re-sew. It's in the naughty corner!
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