Hello lovelies!
Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. It was such a pretty day here in Michigan. I just hope that the temperatures continue to climb up instead of falling back down. My week was been pretty busy with Thing #1 & #2 out of school for spring break, spring cleaning, allergies and colds striking both girls. Sigh..... I had a goal and wanted to complete three dresses this week, but that goal fell short. I still managed to get one and a half projects done.
The half is
Simplicity 1276 View B
What I love about this pattern is the fit and versatility. I really wanted to use different colors but I didn't have any extra fabric to do so. So, I just did it in the one color. I used a ponte de roma knit that I picked up from Joann's a while ago. On the dress, I completed the zipper and the hem. I didn't have the right lining, so I ran out and got the tricot yesterday. I just need to add the lining, the sleeves and I'm done!
Next up, my completed project,
McCalls 6713 View B. I didn't have enough fabric to make the flounce, but I loved the fit and how it turned out!
I used a knit I picked up from
Haberman's (I love that place!). I'm not sure what type exactly, but it feels like a ITY jersey knit. For my very first time working with this type of fabric, it wasn't to bad. But, a lot of experienced sewers, do not recommend beginners to start out with knits in the beginning of their sewing journey. If I'm jumping in, it's all the way baby!! :) The pattern instructions were easy to follow. I did have a moment of confusion putting the bodice together since the lining was made with the same fabric, but I got thru it without any mishaps. I was really impressed with how it turned out. I did a tiny hem instead of the 5/8" seam allowance because I was happy with length before I hemmed it.
Tomorrow I will post pics of my project goals for this coming week. Hope you have a gratifying week!
xoxo
Alonda
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