Thursday, March 24

my creative space.....


With another market fast approaching, I should be sewing up a storm of bits and bobs to sell, but instead I've been working on yet another garment for myself!  This time a dress! 



It's quite an eyeful with all those colours, but it's a lovely sturdy fabric (with a bit of stretch!) -  perfect for this structured dress pattern.  





A classic style really, high neck-line, cinched waist, sits just above the knee and all those darts just make it a proper lady-like dress!  I do love the low back too!





I should have cut the dress one size smaller in the top section so I needed to take it in and adjust some darts, but I think it's taking your time doing these alterations that make all the difference.   After all, it's made to fit only one person!! 


Again, I doubted my fabric choice....but now that it made up I like the brightness and pattern.  Hubby said "ohh that's a dress you have to bring to Italy" - So I know I've done good ;-) Plus, unlikely we will have any summery weather left now....



No need to get dressed up - just head over to here for more handmade delights!

Rest in Peace
Dame Elizabeth Taylor
xx

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11 comments:

  1. mel @ loved handmadeMarch 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    wow it's great! Always nice to take a little time to makes something nice for yourself..

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I think your choice of fabric is perfect for the style you have choosen...I love it :)
    xx

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  3. Tracey@bountifullyMarch 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I adore your fabric choice, the dress is a great style for you too!

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  4. Lillipilli LaneMarch 24, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Just great! Isn't it lovley to make time for yourself and make something that fits 'you' just right. Good on you for taking the time:) It looks lovely and a few more little adjustments will be well and truely individually yours.
    Keryn xx I love to classic design.

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  5. JacintaMarch 24, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    That is fantastic!! I do love the surprise low back. The fabric choice turned out to be excellent for the dress. xo

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  6. Seaside SiblingsMarch 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    It looks great, such a cute style.

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  7. CateMarch 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Wow - now that's what I call a real hubby compliment...god enough to take to Italy!!! He *must* be impressed :-)
    And it does look stunning!!
    xxxCate

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  8. TaniaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I would never, ever, in a thousand years have chosen that fabric. You know what? It's right, smack, bang, spot on! Bloomin' gorgeous, that dress.

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  9. MaxabellaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Whoa baby, that's a busy dress! But I like it, it really works. x

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  10. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    That is gorgeous - fabric, cut, shape, the lot. AND it's going to Italy? Mamma mia!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    fabulous!
    I adore that fabric and the low back is just gorgeous too.

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