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Thursday 25 February 2016

Phoebe


I very loosely took part in the phoebe sew along. What I actually did, I bought the pattern when it came out got very excited about joining in with others, even cut the pattern out in time, and then, well timing went a little wayward! But the long and short is I have my first finished garment of the year.




I have really enjoyed my time making this dress, it completely reminded me why I like to make clothes.



I really made an effort with matching seams and lots of ironing (in truth I have been known to be quiet slap dash) I feel proud of my new sewing efforts. I was also rather pleased with the lining of the bodice.




Although not the best pictures I think you can see that it really has a great fit, all my worries about pot bellies and grading came to nothing, I stuck to one size and it seemed to work.






One of my happiest moments have been using my beloved vintage fabric that in the past I have been to afraid to cut into. This has been apart of my vintage pledge, next to tackle vintage patterns.

This lovely pattern has given me a dressmaking boost! I am happy with my new dress and keen to finish the version 1 that I have already have cut out!

Hows your sewing plans going? Have you taken part in the vintage pledge or any other sew along?





4 comments:

  1. Oh Phoebe is fabulous, love the fabric choice its going to work so well all year round! I look forward to seeing version 2!!
    I want to take part in the vintage pattern pledge but I've been stalling as I'm not sure I will actually stick to it, my track record is not the best :-P x

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    1. I really did enjoy this make! I also failed at the vintage pledge last year but hey ho it's another year, another try!

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    2. I really did enjoy this make! I also failed at the vintage pledge last year but hey ho it's another year, another try!

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  2. Love it.. Looks great on you.. Even if you didn't sew along at the same pace..You still did the challenge and came out with an adorable dress. Fit is great.

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