Did you like that dad joke?
It is fathers Day here after all.
This is a quick and dirty post about a quick and dirty dress.
This is Mccalls 6713.
Fun Fact: Whenever there is a 99c sale on the Vogue patterns website, I stock up.
Its cheaper to buy 5 patterns with shipping from the USA than it is to get one Vogue pattern from the local spotlight. Amazing.
I try to buy things that are different instead of going for the old fitted bodice/full skirt combo that I enjoy so much...
So when inspiration is lacking, It is just a matter flicking through the several million patterns in the sewing room until one strikes my fancy.
Uh oh... Rain...
Anyway...
I got this feathered jersey from work and wanted to sew it up immediately.
A quick pattern rummage for something knit suitable unearthed this faux wrap frock. Whilst the wrap dress is usually not my favoured style (Hello big boobs), I thought it would be perfect for the fabric.
Modesty please!
I left of the skirt frilly flappy thing and sewed up a straight size 10.
It took from 5-7pm. done.
Pattern: Mccalls 6713
Fabric: Feathered Poly Jersey
Time: Just over 2 hours. Bam!
Over and out
xx
Love it,looks great on u:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bec!
DeleteLove it! Great fit!
ReplyDeletecheers, thanks you :-)
Delete:) It looks lovely. I like the wrap look!
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to like it too :-) thanks
DeleteReally pretty! This looks great on you!
ReplyDeletethanks ginger xx
DeleteI love this, it looks great on you! I wish I could sew as fast, impressive! That fabric is so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteThanks janey :-)
DeleteSo cute!!!! Perfect fabric/pattern combo. You look fantastic! I'm really hoping I picked this one up at the latest sale. If not I will kick myself! :) Beautiful dress. Happy Fathers Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelley! hope you did too. Let me know if you make it up. would love to see :-)
DeleteWow - only 2hrs?! Jealous and impressed with your productivity and speedy sewing skills!!! And your dress is beautiful :)
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DeleteThanks Suzie.
DeleteYeah I am guilty of speed sewing. I need to bust out an idea as soon as it comes... or it goes into the UFO box of shame....
This look is very stylish and flattering on you! Great teaming of fabric to the pattern ... J
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith. There is always something appropriate in the gigantic stash... ;-)
DeleteYou're on a roll lady, this is gawjus!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, Its amazing what you can get done when you change careers :-)
DeleteCan I ask what you changed from and what you do now? Just looking for inspiration really as I've been unhappy at my job for ages and I feel trapped and demotivated :o(
DeleteThat print is A.MA.ZING!!! Way to branch out on style also - not always an easy decision ;)
ReplyDeleteI know... the print had me at hello!
Deletethanks :-)
Gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks miss darling :-)
Deletequick makes are the best! I love your dress. Modesty be damned! It looks great on you.
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Oh thanks Zoe! I will respond ASAP :-)
DeleteFabulous dress and lovely fabric and all in 2 hours!! You rock!!
ReplyDeleteHmm i think I will have to check out the next 99c sale. Vogue is super expensive at my spotlight too. It sucks! Love this dress. The fabric is gorgeous and colour really suits you.
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