Have you ever had a time when you saw some fabric on a bolt at the store and thought it was just gorgeous, but then when you got it home you wondered what in the world were you thinking?! Unfortunately, this happens to me, too.
When I saw these coordinating prints, I thought the fabric would make the perfect fall dress for Emily. After I cut out the dress, I had second thoughts. My 19 year old daughter didn't help matters when she said that the fabric looked like Thanksgiving and fall, all rolled together and then barfed up. :[
Due to lack of motivation, it took several weeks to finish the dress. When I showed the dress to Emily, she said, "I'm going to look ugly in this dress." I had to practically beg her to put on the dress so I could take pictures.
So..... I took the pictures, and you know, something happened. I decided that the dress really isn't that bad. Yes, it's busy. It's almost too "hippie" in style. But it started to grow on me as I took the pictures, and now I almost like it! I plan to make or buy a solid brown turtleneck top to be worn underneath the dress.
The pattern is design #20 from the 06/2009 issue of Ottobre, and is called the "Funny Enny" Tunic. (Such a funny name!) I lengthened the pattern to dress length and shortened the sleeves. I also added a ribbon tie to the dress to pull in the fullness, and I used elastic loops for the buttons instead of ribbon loops.
Hopefully this will get me in the mood to sew again. It's just not been happening....
Ruth
Buttons Loops
Back of Dress
I think it makes a great fall dress! Very cute pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love it! But then, I'm a bit "hippie" myself :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute, it looks darling as does the model!
ReplyDeleteTeenagers always know just what to say don't they ;) LOL...
ReplyDeleteI really like it and think it would make a great tunic top as well :) x
Gosh I adore it! It's a bit hippie, but beautiful! I hope it sees the light of day and doesn't get tucked inside the closet.
ReplyDeleteI think it is beautiful. Just my colors!
ReplyDeleteI like how it turned out. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable! The dress you chose to sew was a perfect fit for the fabric.
ReplyDeleteYes. That has happened to me many times.
ReplyDeleteI think the dress is very cute.
I love it. I am a huge boho hippie fan. I think you did great!
ReplyDeletealthough Emmy looks adorable in everything, I think I have to agree with Katie on this one.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Thanks a lot, Rachel!!!! Good thing I love you and Katie.
ReplyDeleteWell, I like it! Your workmanship is wonderful. Love your blog. Please visit mine any time! I do weekly blog giveaways for free fabric! This week is 3 free yards of Hushabye by Tula Pink! Cheery wave from Bev!
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I love this! Very bohemian.
ReplyDeleteEmmy is darling, but I think I might lean more towards Katie's opinion....maybe not to that extent, but yeah. :)
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh out loud when I read your daughter's comment. But I have to say the dress is not that bad at all. I think there is something cute about all those colours, very hippy-esque indeed :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
Oh, I think it's adorable! I like the fabric too! Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful! Looks great with the brown trousers worn underneath! You are one talented lady - the detail on the dress (the looped button fastenings and the 'belt') are so professionally done.
ReplyDeleteoh thats just gorgeous! would you have a tutorial on this dress? i have never made anything by pattern before but i do ok with tutorials. if so PLEASE email me and let me know! faynilla at yahoo[.com] thank you thank you! i love your blog!
ReplyDeletei want to make this for my friends daughter (since i only have a boy!) please help thanks
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