I just love winter sewing! I can use all those soft, warm fabrics. *sigh*
For this dress I used some wool fabric from the small country fabric store right up the road form us. She has some real treasures there! She got this fabric in the last summer but I was not sure a the moment what I would it for, until last Friday. Then I knew I had to have it for this dress!
The pattern is the School Photo dress from Oliver + S (Come join the sew-along going on right now over at O+S blog!) I think the fabric and pattern are a perfect pair! The pattern is perfect for those heavier fabrics too. It worked out so very well and sewn like a dream. I didn't run into any problems while this baby! I even lined it in the same wool as the outside fabric, Sweet pea noticed this and loves, loves it. She says it's very soft.
I made the dress a size 4, which is a great reminder that very soon I will have to buy all the next size up in the pattern I have not purchased yet. Yikes! I do have some bought but I need to quit a few more. Thank goodness I will not have that problem with Prince C due to older brothers. I think I will have to sew two summer versions of this dress later in spring just so I get my moneys worth out of it. *wink, wink*
What's even better than the front and lining of this dress?? The invisible zipper in the back! You can't even see it. Funny thing is that Sweet pea loves this too. That's my girl!
Happy Sewing!
Sharon
Nice job! I have never been particularly fond of this pattern but this version makes me want to buy it.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
Thank you! I do love the details on this one. I sure you'll make a cute one!
DeleteSuch a classic style! I love the pictures of Sweet Pea grinning (but looking a bit chilly) in the snow! What a gorgeous snowy country you live in! While I'm sure it's inconvenient at times, I can't help but be a teensy bit jealous, since I live in an area where it rarely frosts, let alone snows, and winters are just gray and muddy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! She was cold but a good sport, she really wanted her picture in the snow....until after the second photo. I think I am tired of the snow now, we have been stuck in the house about a week straight and I am ready to get out!
DeleteThanks for the tutorial :) Can't wait to try it! All these snow pictures are just so incredible.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome and thank you! I was loving the snow but now I am a bit tired of it. ; )
DeleteShe is so pretty, Sarah! Just like her mom.:)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is gorgeous! I love that wool print. I need to trace off the next size up of the dress for my girls...then I'll see about sewing one up. I'll be following your pictures/tips closely as I had a few issues with the pocket, the one time I sewed it. Thanks so much for doing the sewalong!
aaawwww, thanks Cindy! I want to make me a matching skirt, I think I have enough left over fabric even. : )
DeleteYour welcome!
The snow is amazing and the dress is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicole! The kids and I have enjoyed the snow very much but I am ready for a few warmer days now.
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