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| "The hills are alive" dress |
I used Vogue 8232 and Liberty lawn - the pattern is called The Chilterns.
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| See the rolling hills? |
While it's far from perfect (especially the zip, ahem), I'm really pleased with how it turned out.
There is some slight gaping at the neckline (more obvious at the back than the front), which I think I can eliminate next time by raising the shoulders by 1/2". I lengthened the bodice by an inch and I also added 1" to the length of the skirt. I found the facing quite fiddly, but I think that's just because of my inexperience - the Vogue instructions were pretty clear.
The pattern didn't call for a lining, but lined the skirt anyway: while the print is dark, the lawn is a bit sheer.
I will definitely use this pattern again. With a few tweaks, it could be perfect! I did make a muslin of the bodice, but the minor issues I have with fit weren't so apparent until the whole dress came together. I know now that in addition to length, I'll nearly always have to make some kind of adjustment for a narrow back.
So now that's done, I can cross it off the list and focus on my other two works-in-progress.
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| This week's flowers: Sweet William |
Have a lovely weekend & speak soon!
ps, I'm also working on a little something with this. But it's top secret for now!
The dress is super cute and fits you very nicely
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL. Where are these imperfections of which you speak? I can't see them! That is just so gorgeous and suits you really well. Zips - practice is the one thing that makes you get better at these, though I admit I almost always do a lapped zipper now. Re the gaping neckline: would it help to pinch out a bit of the ease on the paper pattern at the top of the neckline?
ReplyDeleteThat is so elegant! A very "Audrey" looking neckline, and such beautiful fabric!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks gorgeous! Well done you x
ReplyDeleteHello there, I haven't been following you very long but I had to comment on this. I thought the whole point of making your own clothes is so that you have something unique - I made almost the exact same dress last year! You can see it here: http://teteenlair-headintheclouds.blogspot.com/2010/07/story-so-far.html - spooky eh?
ReplyDeleteYours looks as though it fits a lot better than mine which came out a couple of sizes too big though ... I haven't got around to adjusting it so it languishes unloved sadly!
I'm officially in love with your dress. The fabric is so beautiful. I love the colour. I also had a slight gaping at the neckline, in the back. But it is a nice pattern, and your dress is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning Shivani, so chic and you look perfectly elegant in it. The fabric and colour is just lovely. I recently bought my first Liberty lawn and have to keep getting it out to play with, I imagine a whole dress feels lovely! Well done, hope you're proud of yourself? x
ReplyDeleteAwesome dress Shivani! I love the neckline, and the fabric you chose. Congratulations on getting one more item out of the way! x
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous fabric and dress!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Very flattering shape and lovely colours on you!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Its seriously lovely! Im so jealous of that lawn
ReplyDeleteIt's breathtaking Shivani - perfect fabric choice & what an awesome pattern, you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for your lovely comments! x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! That shade of blue is lovely on you. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! A great fit and the perfect choice to showcase that lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteWow, that dress looks amazing!! You did a really great job. And the fabric is pretty as well. Oh and the yarn in the last picture looks like a yummie combination...wonder what you will make of it!
ReplyDeleteLove, Maaike
Wowzers! I'm a bit late to comment, but I have to say this is gorgeous. I'm so jealous! The fabric is incredible... I might have to copy you at some point...
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