Wednesday 20 April 2016

Completed: Floral Spring Dress & Scoop-Neck Tee

So I need to get into the habit of updating this blog more often!

I bought a new sewing machine a couple months ago, and since then have been sewing regularly, but I keep forgetting to take photos and put them up here. I will try to be better!

One of my latest completed projects is this floral spring dress. 


I drafted the pattern myself, but I'd definitely change a few things now that it's completed. I will add more negative ease for this type of fabric (a floral print fairly thin jersey knit) because I really had to take it in a few times, and I had to put in a bust dart! and I don't love the gathers at the front (from the side they kind of poof out, and I prefer a smoother silhouette).


Overall, though, I'm happy with the result. I like the longish, loose sleeves and I love the print. What do you think?


I also used the leftover fabric from the dress to make a scoop-neck tee shirt, which I love. No darts needed this time, since I learned my lesson about negative ease when making the dress!





2 comments:

  1. Wow! Good stuff Hilary! Both pieces look wonderful. And love the matching shoes!

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    1. Thank you! I'm pretty pleased with them and have been wearing both--a good sign that the projects were a success :)

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