Monday, September 26, 2011

The Maria Dress


The second thing I managed to do over the weekend was finish a dress I have been working on since the start of the year.  I cut this out before we went overseas but never got around to sewing it up.  Last Saturday I finally sat down and started and this Saturday I finished it.

Maria Dress

I used Simplicity 3780 which I used to make my hawaiian dress last year (posted on my old blog).  I have one more idea for a dress that I could like to make with this pattern and then I will stop.  I think 3 of the same dress will be enough don't you.

Maria Dress

I am calling this the Maria Dress because my friend Maria loves the colour purple and every time I see it I think of her.  I am trying to add a few different colours into my sewing because I noticed the other day I tend to use pink, white, red and black quite a lot.  I am thinking more yellows and greens are in order.  Although I do have a couple more red things up my sleeve.

Maria Dress

I am really happy with the inside of this dress.  The bodice is lined so I decided to make the skirt and everything as neat as possible too.  I get a quiet sense of satisfaction wearing a dress that I know looks just a good on the inside as it does on the outside.

Maria Dress

I haven't been sewing nearly as much as I would like to be so I am really hoping to change that for the rest of the year.  I have a list of things I want to make for Christmas presents and for myself for Summer so hopefully I can get cracking and have some more sewing projects to show you soon.

13 comments:

  1. What a lovely dress and so flattering on you, your sewing looks very neat and vintage style too!

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  2. I love it. It'll be perfect for spring/summer. This style and colour really suits you and is fun and flirty too.

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  3. It looks gorgeous. I love the polka dots and the purple. I tend to stick to the same colours too, so I am trying to make an effort to sew with the colours that I tend to avoid.

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  4. What a gorgeous dress and it really suits you. I have to get some sewing done and your posts always really inspire me!

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  5. Omg, that's gorgeous!! I LOVE the bodice, so pretty and feminine :)
    And I love when the inside is as pretty as the outside! :)
    Ashley x

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  6. This is beautiful Kat! I especially love the bow detail on the waistband! Oh and the inside is sooooo neat!

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  7. I love it! I have this dress pattern too and have made a red polka dot one for my sister (here http://sorbetsurprise.blogspot.com/2011/03/introduction-to-me-and-my-crafts.html) and I really want one for myself. I have seen some turquoise with pink spots that I really like though I also like the idea of having the waist bit a contrasting colour with the skirt and cups.

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  8. I love how finished the inside looks. I need to start attempting that in my clothes. And I love the fabric, it's so fun!

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  9. Wow it looks great! Can I buy this pattern??
    Irene ;)

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  10. Lovely dress on you, great job! I am also curious where you got the pattern and if it is still available, or vintage? I tried searching for Simplicity 3078 but was not able to find anything similar...

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  11. Wow! You did such a great job, it fits perfect and looks awesome! I need to build my sewing confidence!

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  12. It fits you so well! Love the retro cut, especially with the dots. Great job!!!

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