Sunday, 1 April 2012

Dressmaking

I'm going to try linking this post to my first Hand Made Monday.

 I've had another go at dressmaking this week, I used to make loads of my own clothes, but tended to do quite simple designs, my sewing confidence has grown loads so I thought I would have a go at doing some thing which I could fit to me this time. I started with this Kwik Sew pattern I've never used them before, but it was quite easy to follow.


I even made a bodice out of cotton fabric to check for fit before I cut out the main fabric, I also tried the bodice on several times as I made it.

Here is the resulting dress - I love this fabric !

I made a couple of adjustments, I brought it in at the waist a little as it was loose. I think next time I make it I will also make it a little shorter at the shoulders, along with the waist adjustment. I've ordered a couple of pattern fitting books from Amazon so will see how I get on with them - watch out for the next version.

First of all I have to make a messenger bag for my husband, I've found this great fabric which has an atlas print on it and he keeps giving me long lists of all the pockets etc he wants on it ! 

13 comments:

  1. Welcome to Handmade Monday - lovely to have you join in! Well done on the dress - it looks fab x

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  2. It's a great dress.I love the pattern on the fabric.

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  3. What a great dress. Bet it looks lovely on you.

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  4. your dress looks lovely. Give us a twirl then do. Hugs Mrs A.

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  5. Welcoem to HM and love the dress, something so satisfying about making your own clothes

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  6. A big welcome to Handmade Monday - a lovely bunch of people. The dress is fabulous - I love the colours. Wish I had the patience to make my own clothes.

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  7. Loving that fabric, very "chic" and such a classic shape.....beautiful!

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  8. Hiya, I cant wait to see your hubbys bag :) the dress looks great :) good luck with Handmade Monday and look forward to seeing lots more of your makes.

    Drew

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  9. The dress looks great, very pretty fabric, its perfect for summer. x

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  10. Welcome to Handmade Monday! The dress is stunning and I love that fabric too, perfect for spring!! Look forward to seeing the messenger bag, sounds fab!!

    Samantha x

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  11. Welcome to Handmade Monday! The dress is lovely - you are really talented to be able to make your own things and of course the good thing is you can adjust it so its a perfect fit! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations over the weeks. Mich :)

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  12. The dress is really pretty, I wish I could say that mine was loose and I needed to take the waist in. :o)

    Jan x

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  13. What a clever lady you are! A belated welcome to Handmade Monday, and Happy Easter!
    Jo x

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