This is an updated (more like fixed) post from that time about a week ago that I tried to blog from my phone and no photos came through... Yeah, sorry about that. I hope you'll forgive me. Anyway, here goes...
I made this dress to wear for Easter several years ago and just kind of rediscovered it while going through my closet to prepare to move.
The pattern is the out-of-print "Project Runway" Simplicity 2473.
The interest is in the embroidered waistband. I was afraid it might end up looking very "homemade" in a not awesome way, but I really like how it turned out, imperfections and all. I played around with scraps until I found a design I liked and went to town. I used a disappearing ink to mark the circles and then free-handed after that.
The fabric is a super-soft cashmere. I had it for years before I decided what to make with it. It looks like it could use some pressing now. Here is a closeup of the embroidery. I used plain old embroidery floss.
Well, I don't think I'll be doing much phone blogging after all, despite the ease of taking photos since I can't seem to make them show up on the actual blog! I hope you all are having a great weekend!
I made this dress to wear for Easter several years ago and just kind of rediscovered it while going through my closet to prepare to move.
The interest is in the embroidered waistband. I was afraid it might end up looking very "homemade" in a not awesome way, but I really like how it turned out, imperfections and all. I played around with scraps until I found a design I liked and went to town. I used a disappearing ink to mark the circles and then free-handed after that.
This was actually a candidate for the donate pile when I was clearing out my closet. I have only worn it a couple of times. It is that odd combination of warm fabric on a spring/summer style dress. After I tried it on, though, I remembered how much I liked it. With some tights and maybe a cardigan, it will be great in fall and spring.
Well, I don't think I'll be doing much phone blogging after all, despite the ease of taking photos since I can't seem to make them show up on the actual blog! I hope you all are having a great weekend!
wow I love this, the embroidery is such a nice idea and the color of this dress is fantastic. Now I want to try some embroidery!
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun, once I was able to get over my desire for it to be perfect.
DeleteYour embroidery is lovely. You get such a lovely fit with your dresses
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am lucky not to need much alteration most of the time.
DeleteYour dress is lovely, don't give it away!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. I definitely won't! I am so glad I tried it on first.
DeleteThis looks so perfect on you and what a lovely colour. Don't give it away.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am keeping it in my closet.
DeleteIf you're moving to points north, a cashmere dress that feels a little springy is definitely worth holding onto!
ReplyDeleteI think so, too. I think this will be perfect for the chillier spring days next year.
DeleteJust beautiful on you Jenny. Great color and embroidery. Very elegant! Hey, do you still podcast?
ReplyDeleteHi, Molly. Thanks! I haven't podcasted in quite a long time. I was getting frustrated with not being able to actually show what I was talking about, and I actually had to pay hosting fees, unlike blogging. I do miss it, though. I consider starting again or maybe trying YouTube or just some videos on here.
DeleteIt looks fantastic, I love the design and from a distance looks like beading. It also fits you like a dream and is a great colour, definitely a keeper
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynsey!
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ReplyDeleteCum loads!
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