How many patterns does one really need, dear Readers? I took about 4 patterns to Myrtle Beach, and it seemed plenty enough. I must rethink the 4 boxes of patterns I have, not to mention the many back issues of BWOF.
This dress was very simple - it is my BWOF boatneck top, 02-2009-108 on top, with a simple pleated rectangle as a skirt.
After sewing it, I tried it on - it was way too long, and it looked a little Amish-ish, - not quite the look I was going for. I shortened - rather ruthlessly. Right now, I think it's a bit too short, but since it's a winter dress, designed to be worn with tights, no real harm done, I guess.
The fabric is something I found in a Myrtle Beach WalMart (one of those few WalMarts that still has fabric) - it's a sweater knit. It was super-cheap, I think I paid $2.00 a yard for it, which makes this a $4 dress. (I'm happy about the $4, but happier still that I've already used both of the pieces of fabric I bought at Myrtle Beach.)
5 comments:
The colour looks GOOD on you,simple lines but a nice dress.
Very cute dress!
Great color! I also tend to wear shorter dresses and skirts in winter because of tights!
GORGEOUS colour! This dress looks fantastic on you! I think you made the right decision on the length, it is the perfect length for over tights.
During the winter, staying trendy and stylish while keeping warm can be difficult. In order to keep warm, we often find ourselves wearing many layers of clothing and we end up looking big and bulky. Fortunately, there are a number of things we can do to keep warm while making a fashion statement.
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