Sunday, 31 January 2016

Oh! Did you make that?

Hello sewing friends; my husband paid me a huge compliment this morning: 'Did you make that?' he said, 'Really?' Why, yes I did!


For some unknown reason, the colour seems impossible to capture accurately on screen. But it is a bold bright Star Trek red! I had originally fancied a red Coco using the Tilly and the Buttons pattern, but something held me back. I think it was the fear of looking like Lieutenant Uhura!


That aside, the fabric is a gorgeously bouncy viscose punto roma from Ditto Fabrics. It was bought at a sewing meet-up with the "sew bees". Am I the last to sew up something from the spoils of that day? Possibly!


In the end, I turned to my tried and tested dress pattern - simplicity 1784. It's just a fancy shift dress, really; I've made this twice before here and here and wear the dresses all the time. They are the perfect length for me, and the front section gives a bit of interest.




My original dresses make good use of contrasting fabrics and colour, but this time I thought I would make it plain. And I am really happy with it.


Over time my sewing is getting better. I am pleased with the detail in this make; smooth hemline, neat stitching in the ditch around the yoke, and my favourite bit - the pockets; they fall in the seam lines, and are roomy and fun.


The shape suits me, and I feel happy wearing this bright colour; it even matches my awfully bright lipstick!
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 January 2016 at 06:15

    I love this - the colour is so rich and gorgeous and it really suits you! I really want to focus more on TNT patterns this year - I am so tired of endless adjustments and trial versions!

    Louise

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    1. Unknown1 February 2016 at 11:44

      So true. It was very difficult not to make another one of these straight away!

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  2. Melissa31 January 2016 at 09:32

    That's a great colour on you, Louise. It's great to have a TNT pattern!

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  3. Caroline31 January 2016 at 10:56

    This looks absolutely fab Louise. I love the bright red on you and your hair and lipstick are spot on for this dress too! What a bold and beautiful start to the year.

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    1. Unknown1 February 2016 at 11:46

      I am not very good at lipstick, I have two I like but I do feel very dressed up in it. Hoping the more I wear it the less self conscious I will feel.

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  4. cloth scissors thread31 January 2016 at 13:13

    looks brilliant on you, the red is so cheerful! Perfect pockets too

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  5. Anonymous1 February 2016 at 00:00

    This is a fab dress. Love the neckline and the pockets! Really like the colour contrast version too.

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    1. Unknown1 February 2016 at 11:49

      The pattern is great, lots of lovely detail.

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  6. justsewtherapeutic1 February 2016 at 07:34

    What a lovely pop of colour to lift a dreary January! The red really suits you and I love the matching lipstick! I'm trying to use some tnt patterns this year, it's good to be able to cut and sew without having to faff about with the fitting first!

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    1. Unknown1 February 2016 at 11:50

      I didn't want to waste the beautiful fabric on a make that may be a dud, so it had to be a TNT!

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  7. Ruth - Nightingale and Dolittle1 February 2016 at 09:28

    I always find red difficult to photograph too so you're not alone! It looks like a lovely comfy dress - you can't beat a good TNT!

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  8. liza jane2 February 2016 at 18:29

    Oh, it's fabulous! Red is your color. I love the shape and yes, those pockets are really fun.

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  9. Unknown3 February 2016 at 12:44

    Thank you I am really enjoying wearing it.

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  10. Jo3 February 2016 at 17:28

    Wow, what a stunner! The colour and shape suit you so well. I love the 60s feel of the dress.

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  11. Daisy Creates in Sussex4 February 2016 at 05:56

    This is a great staple make and the colour looks so good on you, especially with the lipstick which is a great colour - superb team.

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  12. Kathryn4 February 2016 at 23:10

    This looks so great on you Louise!! The colour and fit are perfect & it must be very satisfying to make the same pattern again but see how much your skills have improved.

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  13. Vicki5 February 2016 at 08:04

    Oh I love it!! Lovely color and looks amazing on you!!

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  14. Vicki5 February 2016 at 08:04

    Oh I love it!! Lovely color and looks amazing on you!!

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  15. Sarah Liz5 February 2016 at 22:52

    This looks gorgeous and I certainly vote it the best in the group of these dresses that you have made. I think the colour and shape really suit you. The others are lovely too, but more casual, I think. This is a dressy version :)

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  16. Betty Stitchup21 February 2016 at 16:20

    Love this dress in red and it looks great on you - well done!

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