It started off bad. I wanted a dress like my mom and aunt. I wanted it out of this fabric (100% Rayon, which I love) and I thought I could alter this pattern to what I wanted. That’s when my problems started. If you missed it, you can read about it here.
So forget about the dress! I managed to salvage as much of the fabric as I could and I made a top instead.
Last week, I got it almost finished, there were just a few odds and ends left, like the neckline and front opening facing.
Ohh! pretty buttons! Which one should I choose!
Of course, the orange one!
I fused some interfacing on the hem, front and back, to add some body, and “rolled” the back hem up 1/4 ” twice.
In the front I rolled up the hem 1″, then 1″ again.
I love the result. The hem is split at the sides and high in the front and low in the back.
Sunny outside shots. I love how the sleeves turned out!
Ok, I managed to pull this one out of the fire. Yipee!
Next up? Border Prints! My sister has chosen the fabric for her next dress – 100% cotton. I love border prints!
So, I’m back to my “Sister’s Sewing Projects”. She would like a dress in this style. Don’t you love the photo quality – taken right off the TV!
She would like sleeves though, so I thought this pattern would be suitable.
What do you think? Will this pattern do the trick?
Happy Sewing!
27 Responses to “The battle is over!”
Good job on the top. The colour looks good on. Also good modelling by your blue Hydrangea. 👌
Is that what it’s called? Hydrangea? 😂 Thank you for the compliments – sometimes everything just works out right!
Great save. I love the fabric. As for the “Sister Project” Oh goodie goodie, it is my turn again. Another dress for me.
Thank you! Yes another one for you! Actually it’s quite fun to move from my own projects to projects for someone else! 😂
That pattern looks straightforward and useful. And your top is gorgeous, I think the fabric decided that was what it wanted to be!
I agree with you! It just wasn’t working out any other way!