I picked this one up for 99 cents at Hancock’s a few months back. It looked easy and I loved the sleeve, so…
This is my muslin. Not so bad on the dress form. Awful on me.
Very lightweight navy blue flannel from my stash. I made this as drafted, as the pattern included plenty of ease. The dress (in a size 10) is essentially a potato sack. Think 40 inches from chest down to hem. Still, it works.
Dropped the self-fabric belt and strange, bulky belt loops. Much better.
Now we’re talking…
This suiting plaid is one I picked up at Hancock’s because I loved the orange stripe. Because I dreaded matching that plaid while installing a zipper, and because I knew I had enough room to take the dress on and off without unzipping, I just cut the back with center back on the fold. I got so many complements on this trendy outfit. Yeah. That’s one on-trend outfit for me. Probably the only one for the next 2 years. But one still the same.
On a funny note, I happened upon the same (or close to it) pattern in some old hand-me-down patterns–copyright circa 1982. What’s that they say about fashions being cyclical?
I personally like the blue one.
I’m totally lovin your twirly skirts. If I can ever catch up witl my bills, I’m going to have to get my daughter one. She would really love it.
I personally like the blue one.
I’m totally lovin your twirly skirts. If I can ever catch up witl my bills, I’m going to have to get my daughter one. She would really love it.
Don’t sell yourself short! I think it looks great on you!
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Don’t sell yourself short! I think it looks great on you!
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