Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Easy Breezy






I am getting so close to the end of my Stash Busting Challenge! This fabric has been a veteran resident of my stash and I am pleased to say that it now resides on my closet. I always knew that this fabric would become either a dress or a maxi skirt. Unable to really decide... I did both. Another maxi dress. I know that I need to focus on making more separates but it is just so easy to throw on a dress in the morning or the evening as was the case here when I wore it out on a date with Handsome.

 Simplicity 2638

My Review: 

Pattern: Simplicity 2638

Fabric used: A polyester that is much like a linen but doesn't wrinkle at all! I lined it with a beautiful ivory cotton silk blend that feels so lovely against the skin.

Instructions:The instructions were straight forward and easy. 

Changes I made: I lined the skirt of the dress as well as the bodice and added two inches to the length. This dress didn't call for pockets and if you can believe it... I didn't add any. The skirt is made of three pieces so the seams are not placed exactly at the sides so I didn't add pockets for fear that they would make this fabric droop in the front. sad face. 

Repeat worthy? Yes! 






14 comments:

  1. What a beautiful dress! I have never made, nor bought, a maxi dress, but I've always admired them. This one looks great!

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  2. As always I would so steal that dress from you. I'm gonna call you my fabric buying twin.

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    1. Fabric shopping together! Can you imagine? The two of us in a lively game of tug of war over a bolt of fabric! Oh the fun bwahahaha!

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    2. A budding friendship goes sour over the last 4 yards of a giant flora print. LOL!

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  3. That fabric is gorgeous! Its been begging to be a long summer dress and you totally rock it. You looks so perfect with that pretty bow and the neck and the beautiful green grass.
    I was waiting for those stash pics, but its time best spent sewing.

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  4. This is beautiful. I have this pattern too but hesitated to make it up for some reason but this is inspirational. I love how you lined it and the details at the back are lovely.

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    1. Thanks! I hesitated to make it up too, I'm not sure why that happens...

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  5. Gorgeous. I have this pattern too! Your version is inspirational.

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  6. Lovely! I like the detail in the back so much, and your pattern choice in my opinion, is great for your fabric. Another winner!

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  7. Oooh, it might be SO EASY, but it's also SO PRETTY! This is a lovely dress pattern and looks very flattering on you.

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  8. Ohhh, it's lovely, and looks like it'll be really versatile! I mean, it looks like a great dress for both dressing up to look glamorous, and also pretty enough to wear alone with flat sandals for day to day. Beautiful!

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