After the successful Metamorphic top, I embarked on the dress! It's made up in two luscious fabrics: Telio Viscose Denim in dark blue and Hudson Bay Hand Dyed Rayon Challis in Blue, both from
Fabric.com I cut the size corresponding to my bust measurement (size 10), utilized a one inch side seam on the bodice, and while I shortened the top by 3 inches, here I added 9 inches in length. Because of the 'flimpiness' of both my fabrics, the dress is fabulously light weight and hangs nicely, though hemming was a bit of a nightmare in trying to keep things even and falling as they should. In fact, after these pics were taken, I bit the bullet, whacked the muggled-up hem OFF, and completed a baby hem on both which made me much happier!!! Not sure about the meaning of "FLIMPY"? This post tells the tale:
Sew Chaotically! - Cute little summer dress ~ McCall's 7242
I love BOTH sides of this dress. The waterfall color way is incredibly pretty, but I really like having the contrast effect on the "solid" side as well. Plus, though not completely evident in these pics, the solid fabric has an especially lovely hand and a bit of a sheen to it. I was super excited to get to wear it on a girls get-a-way with Roo down to Ruthie's!!! And when Ruthie tells you she has a
"special thing we are gonna do! It's a surprise!" ~ She's for realz!!!!
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| Keep'n it shady! Yep, that's my Metamorphic dress (Sew Liberated) and check out Ruthie's Celestial dress (Pattern Fantastique) in a fab African Wax Print B picked for her! |
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Beautiful Roo, unfazed by the insane antics of her auntie and mum!
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Thanks so much for a lovely visit, Ruthie! Thanks for sharing it with me, Roo! I don't know how I would manage without you two!!! I am so lucky!!! Much love to you both. Happy, happy day Ruthie!!!!! ~ Cess
After the successful Metamorphic top, I embarked on the dress! It's made up in two luscious fabrics: Telio Viscose Denim in dark blue and Hudson Bay Hand Dyed Rayon Challis in Blue, both from Fabric.com I cut the size corresponding to my bust measurement (size 10), utilized a one inch side seam on the bodice, and while I shortened the top by 3 inches, here I added 9 inches in length. Because of the 'flimpiness' of both my fabrics, the dress is fabulously light weight and hangs nicely, though hemming was a bit of a nightmare in trying to keep things even and falling as they should. In fact, after these pics were taken, I bit the bullet, whacked the muggled-up hem OFF, and completed a baby hem on both which made me much happier!!! Not sure about the meaning of "FLIMPY"? This post tells the tale: Sew Chaotically! - Cute little summer dress ~ McCall's 7242
It was such a fun time! And having seen your dress in person, I can testify to its flowy beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great visit! You are the hostess with the mostess!!!
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