There have been some wonderful dresses and tops popping up in the flickr group. Some beautiful colour combinations and if you are in need of inspiration, be sure to take a look.
You will have to forgive me for racing ahead but we fly out at some ungodly hour on Saturday morning and I wanted to get these dresses finished before departure.
I got this fabric from Tessuti at Christmas, there was about 3 meters left on the bolt and I took the lot. A lightweight cream cotton with the most detailed lace edging.
The final dress I have made is using a combination of Liberty and Anna Maria Horner voile.
It is lovely and soft but attaching the yoke to the Liberty was interesting. My only advice is pin, pin, spray starch, pin, spray starch and hope for the best! It wasn’t quite that bad but I did slow right down, especially when you get to the section at the back where the two yoke halves meet.
I made a small cut in the Liberty and with my unpicker just pushed the fabric into place and held it there, removing the unpicker only when the machine needle was practically on top of it. I imagine this part could be pretty tricky on some of the smaller sizes.
A big thank you to everyone who has left me New York City travel tips, they have been fantastic.
Yesterday, I (very anally) wrote myself an itinerary, complete with walking distance times and pit stops. No doubt, I will bore you senseless with some tales next week.
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I'd love to see a full length shot of that gorgeous white dress.
It looks so stunningly pretty.
(But don't let Maddie near ANY food while she's wearing it)
The other dress is also divine.
I love the colours. (But you knew I would!)
Andi x
Stunning!
Really lovely. Thanks for the generous tips as well.
My lordy she is gorgeous…and that fabric is sooo divine…she certainly has her summer wardrobe sorted doesn't she…I reckon there needs to be an adult version;) xt
They are both stunning, Kate. I wish Ruby would let me make her one of these (actually it's probably best she doesn't…I'm not sure I can!)
You have to tell us the story behind that sad little face!
Those dresses are lovely. Have a great trip
Wow oh wow you whipped these gorgeous dresses up in no time!! Enjoy you NYC trip.
Beautiful! So glad you took that fabric. Have a really wonderful time. x
They are just beautiful Kate – I do especially love the dress with the gorgeous lace edging.
They are just beautiful Kate – I do especially love the dress with the gorgeous lace edging.
Hope you have the best time in NY, I am so jealous, just love that Liberty dress!
Have a fantastic trip. I'm sure you know this already but it has been super hot in NY. I've been in sauna that were cooler. More time in the shops with the airconditioning.
She doesn't look very pleased to be posing for you.. ;->
Cute dresses…I'm thinking I need to convert that pattern to adult size for me!
Have a great time in NY! my foodie friend that has been loooved it! I'd love to see a full length shot of the cream dress too.
Gorgeous! I love how different the same pattern looks in the different fabrics you've used. The dresses are looking stunning as they are popping up all over blog land. I'm disappointed I didn't have time to join in, but hopefully it'll be a case of better a month late than never. Hope you are having a ball.