I decided to start with a relatively simple sew to get some momentum going. Nothing like a finished item to make you feel you are going to make it to the end!
The StyleArc Richie dress in a jersey purchased from Spotties recently. I had planned to use a pretty aqua rib knit picked up from a bargain table, but the fabric was narrow so the pieces would not fit no matter how much I tried. The fabric I ended using is this one.
It was on a 30% sale and I would call it denim coloured rather than navy. It feels like it will be quite hard wearing but has a soft cottony feel on the inside. The pattern only called for 1.25m but I bought 1.4m so had enough wriggle room even with lengthening the dress a little. It curls like the dickens so a lot of pinning and then sewing on the sewing machine before overlocking.
Their is an option for a chest pocket and I decided to add it as the fabric/ dress combo could be very plain otherwise and decided to add a further bit of bling by cutting some heat transfer vinyl on my Cricut machine into a heart shape with the words be kind, a good thought to use on this dress made during Covid times.
Neckline...
For the moment it will be only shots on Diana but as the contest gets toward the end I hope to do a modelled photo shoot of all the pieces.
Frock...
Ciao for now!...
One down well done. Interesting fabric. I haven't seen recycled fabric by the bolt before.
ReplyDeleteGreat, looks like an interesting dress.
ReplyDeleteLove your dress - especially the pocket message. Coincidentally, I just pulled this pattern out of the stash today to cut it out!
ReplyDeleteGreat start on your PR wardrobe. I haven't seen any fabric with recycled poly in my fabrics stores. Interesting.
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