Me-Made-May is in full swing, and I love the incredible enthusiasm for
self-made garments!
So while I may not be taking daily pictures, I am right there with all of you!
In this warm weather, I am once again discovering
the other side of my closet, filled with cotton frocks and lightweight skirts and blouses. And this dress is what I pulled out for Friday. Would I get bored with cotton dresses if it
was feasible to wear them 365 days a year?
Perhaps, but I find it very hard to believe!
And while that list of project ideas is becoming a bit
overwhelming, this dress makes me want to pull out Butterick 6175 and make
myself another dress.
There are too many lovely distractions out there!
Dress: Made by me,
Butterick 6175
Shoes: Colin Stuart
for Victoria ’s
Secret
Necklace: Banana
Republic
Splendidly lovely, sweet, feminine dress! I especially adore the little tie at the waist and the charming fabric bloom. Stellar work!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Very fresh and springy! As I recall, you have some spectacular summery frocks. Looking forward to seeing them again.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Laura Mae!
ReplyDeleteVery classy! I love that print for spring and the little flower detail at the shoulder is really nice too!
ReplyDelete-Emily
Such a pretty dress! Very worthy of spring. Love it!
ReplyDeletelovely dress! the sweater from the post above is awesome too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, can I ask what size you made this in?
ReplyDeleteI have not sewn from a vintage pattern before, is this overly tricky
This is actually a Butterick vintage reproduction, so I use my standard Big 4 size: a 12. All I need to alter is my standard adjustments and it fits me fine. Actually, the adjustments are the same ones I would make to a vintage size 16 or 18/Bust 34.
DeleteBut there really is no reason to be scared about original vintage patterns - there may be more details to work through, but it you take them step by step, everything comes together! When in doubt, just make a muslin or work with a fabric that is not incredibly precious to you.