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!