Busy Week

 

Alrighty, I finished my sundress this week. The pattern I used is S2886, version C without the skirt band. I just wanted the dress to be longer than version B; I rather like my dresses knee-length. My Mum send me the fabric and wasn't sure what it was exactly. I suspect it is a rayon blend, which translates into light, nice drape and very slippery. For the lining I used Bridal Poly Lining from Joann. It is my favorite lining for summer clothes so far but I might look around some more. 

 

If you'd like to make S2886 let me tell you something about the pattern. The skirt part was pretty easy to assemble. Remember to baste the pleats down otherwise they might open back up at a crucial moment - guess how I know! The bodice is lined and gathered; I usually prefer darts or pincess seams but it worked out well. The midriff - oh, the midriff - has a bunch of pleats. I don't remember how many but it sure felt like a million. Because of this and the many pattern pieces this dress took me much longer than other dresses I made. One thing I really like are the pockets and the overall fit is good. I had to experiment a bit with the empire waist; the ties in the back help with that. On the whole I like my new sundress. I'm even thinking about making version A in a nice cotton or linen. Hmm...   

I also managed to finally add the ribbon to my flowery top. There was just enough time to enter it and three others for Spring Top Week at Made by Rae. Check out all the submissions here; there are so many great ideas! 

And this is what I'm working on right now. Can you tell that I really REALLY like making dresses? Not sure why exactly but looking at my closet I realized that about 80% of my sewing turns out to be dresses. That reminds me, I did make a bunch of stuff last winter that I haven't yet gotten any photos of. This might just turn into my next post! :)