Wednesday, November 7, 2012

New Collar, New Dress

Remember this dress that I made during the 1 pattern 7 bloggers challenge?  Pop over here to read all the posts if you missed that.

New Collar, New Dress

Anyway, the other week I was pulling out all the clothes that I packed away while I was pregnant (in anticipation of being able to fit back into them).  During the search I stumbled upon this dress and realised that I wasn't really happy with the collar. I hadn't sewn it that great and the uneven shoddiness of it was really annoying me.  So I did what any sewer would do and unstitched it.  Without the collar though the dress looked pretty boring.

New Collar, New Dress

The next week I was at Spotlight with Corey and while I was looking at stuff he goes to me "want a collar?"  At first I looked at him like he was crazy then when I realised what he was talking about I got a bit excited.  Spotlight has a range of vintage style crochet/knit collars that I assume are new cause I have never seen them before.

New Collar, New Dress

I couldn't resist snapping one up and sewed it on as soon as I got home.  I am pretty much in love with this dress now.  It's amazing how a quick little change to a garment can renew your love for it.  I am so excited to be able to wear this dress again.  Hopefully it won't be too long till I fit into it again.

New Collar, New Dress

9 comments:

  1. Oh Kat, I loved this dress before and I adore it now! It really is incredible what a difference a small detail can make. Looks divine!

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  2. That collar really makes the dress Kat, it's really lovely.

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  3. Wasn't that a fun sew along? Kat this new collar is so pretty and compliments your amazing crocheting skills. Sam xox

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  4. What a great idea! I've been seeing crochet lace appliqué pop into sewing projects here and there and I think they look so great, but your new collar on this dress takes the prize.

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  5. Ooh, I love what you've done with your dress. I have to admit, I've only worn mmine a few times. I can't quite figure out what I don't like about mine. I think I might have to redo the arms as they aren't quite as comfy as I'd like them to be.

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  6. Lovely dress. I just love the material!

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  7. that's great that you love the dress now. it looks great! I still love mine, wear it all the time. wore it yesterday infact, back to the store i got the fabric from; they noticed and commented!

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