I've been sewing with knits which just happens to be
The Monthly Stitch challenge this month. The fabrics for these were my Christmas spend and are really nice quality. The dress is the
Ultimate Wrap dress by Sew Over It and was a nice easy make. I made size 14 and altered it by adding 7" to the length which meant I didn't do the curved hem. I also did two small darts in the back neck to remove gaping and made a self-fabric binding to finish the neckline rather than using the facing and I like the neat finish this gives (you can see this in the close-up). I love this dress, it is the perfect weight for autumn/winter and is easy to wear.
The top is the
Ensis Tee by Papercut patterns. The fabric is a rayon lycra mix with a stretch lace for the shoulder contrast. I made size medium with variation 1 sleeves (love the cuffs) and variation 2 hemline which is more flattering for me. The only alteration was to take in each side seam by about 1.5 cm to make it less boxy and more fitting. By the way, Bess the chook was hanging around my feet so I thought she could be in the photo too!
These are some of my favourite makes, clothes I love and feel good in. Wendy xx
Wow Wendy you are doing a great job with your wardrobe,well done they both look fantastic.xx
ReplyDeletewell done Wendy, you have done a great job!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by your sewing. The wrap dress looks so comfortable and stylish, and very professionally finished.
ReplyDeleteYou are becoming quite the seamstress! Beautiful job!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garments.You look lovely wearing them.xx
ReplyDeleteWell done Wendy, I love the dress and your blue top, the colour really suits you! The chook looked good also!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Both your dress and top are lovely Wendy. You've done a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteVery stylish clothes, doing well with the clothes making.
ReplyDeleteHugz
Just gorgeous new clothing there Wendy. I absolutely love wrap dresses & tops as find they are so flattering to any shape. I think your dressmaking is just perfect & you do such a great job of the fitting which I always struggle with, Oh & I just love the chookie in the photo too. x0x
ReplyDeleteOh & p.s. I have a pattern for a "chook jersey" should you ever feel the need to knit one for Bess. Yes honestly I do !!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful makes Wendy. I really like the wrap dress, the colours a beautiful. Lovely that you enjoy the creative groove of sewing clothes. Perhaps you should take Julie up on the offer of chook clothing?
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteOh what a great post you matched the background to your Autumn toned dress perfectly. Love how you included your chooky into the photo too.Thanks for the links to the patterns.
Happy dressmaking.
Bev.
You look beautiful! Love both new makes but the dress is really striking!
ReplyDeleteOh lovely sewing there Wendy - love those prints, & you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAs if I wasn't already impressed enough you had to go and sew with knits!! That elevates you to the top of the dressmaking heap in my opinion. Love the dress and top and you look so good in them. You are going to have to buy another wardrobe soon ;o) Hugs....
ReplyDeleteWaow Wendy ! you are very talented in sewing clothes !!
ReplyDeleteFlorence
Well done! I love both of these outfits - you are so inspiring with what you are doing with your home sewing.
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