Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Snowstorm Sewing

Doesn't look like much, but it was over my ankles. 
This polar vortex thing means we keep getting snow and ridiculous temperatures, so clearly, its time for spring time sewing!

half way done B5748

I started another B5748 (actually, I started it around Christmas, and have worked on it in every storm since) and I have to say, I love this pattern more than I can say.     This fabric is much floppier than the first, so it will have to be worn with a crinoline (also in progress - but the light was terrible this evening, so pictures are forthcoming) but it came together very very easily.  The final version will have black trim around the neck, armholes and hem. 


The fabric isn't actually purple - its a shot cotton - hot pink and electric blue on the warp and the weft - so the dress actually changes colors as I walk around.   I love the effect (I'm not in anyway enthusiastic about this dress, hunh?)



ANNND its all finished in french seams.    (Basically I can't be bothered to rethread the serger -- creative laziness)   (and in total reaction to the unholy mess of an inside I left in the last dress, as I hate-sewed it.)
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  1. RosmarinoJanuary 23, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    Oh, it's really really beautiful!!! :):):)
    Only a dubt.. How do you wear it with this frozen weather?? :D
    I'm a new fan ;)
    Francesca

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    1. AllisonJanuary 23, 2014 at 8:03 AM

      thanks :) As for wearing it in this weather... I don't. I only even had it on long enough to take the pictures and then popped right back into layers and layers of polar fleece. Just dreaming of spring time.

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    2. RosmarinoJanuary 24, 2014 at 4:09 PM

      Hahaha! I'd like to try sewing it me too..where can i find the pattern??

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    3. AllisonJanuary 24, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      http://butterick.mccall.com/b5748-products-22646.php?page_id=371 <-- this is the link to the pattern on Butterick's online store. I'd love to see yours when its done.

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    4. RosmarinoJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:18 AM

      Thank you!!! You' re very nice!

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  2. Anju KanumallaJanuary 23, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    I've been working on a summer-y skirt. Very very very slowly.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Great colours I can just imaging it shimmering as you walk. Love the french seams I think they look so much nicer than erged ones

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    1. AllisonFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:19 PM

      thanks! I've been coming to that conclusion myself. Its a bit more work, and it means changing the seam allowances (which I forgot to do - so its a bit tight) but I do like the end result.

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  4. Meg the GrandFebruary 11, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    OH! I adore your fabric. This dress is going to be so AMAZING.

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