This is a bit scary……my first post on the Monthly Stitch!
Here’s my new dress form (Gertrude) modelling Newlook 6123:
I originally made this as a toile in a 100% cotton fabric I bought at Boyes in Scarborough whilst on holiday. It turned out much better than I thought it would so I’m now on the look out for a wide red belt (will probably have to make one) and some red pumps. I don’t think I’ll be wearing it for a while – the cottons more of a summer weight and it’s not dressy enough for night time.
I’ll be making this again soon (hopefully before the end of Frocktober) in a stretch cotton sateen leopard print.
There’s a little more to read on my blog Thimberlina.
Happy sewing Ladies (and Gents???), I’m loving looking at all your amazing frocks this month!
What a great dress, I really do like the fabric – I think it will lend itself to quite a few different styling options.
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Well done on your first post and your dress is beautiful, that fabric is so interesting, what a find! 🙂
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Love the dress and the fabric, cotton voile is so soft and lovely to wear in summer.
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I love this dress too !
the fabric is gorgeous…please post pics when you have the belt and shoes !
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I love this dress… so much I immediately had to look online for the pattern (luckily I checked my stash before I actually bought it, as I already own it!). Promise you’ll show us a pic when you find the shoes – and I look forward to the leopard print version
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I certainly will! I’ve been to topstitch in Brighouse today and found a small red buckle which is the right shade if I make a belt.
Which version are you thinking of making??
Have you seen the leather bag I’ve just made? The fabric I lined it with was originally bought to go with this pattern back in June. I WILL make it one day! (Promise to self!!) especially as I now have a matching bag! ✂️😀✂️
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Juch a lovely dress! And really gorgeous fabric! Now you have something to look forward to wear next summer!
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Just need to find THE 👠’s!
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Great Dress, I like the idea of the red belt and heels.
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Thanks, I feel a shopping expedition coming on ✂️😀✂️
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That’s lovely. Happy Birthday. What a lovely birthday present for you. 🙂
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Thank you ✂️😀✂️
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Yes, I’ll be searching the shops for the right colour red – I’m sure I’ll pick some up in the sales as there can’t be a big demand for red shoes 👠👠👠👠👠👠
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Very beautiful dress! I bet a red belt and shoes would dress this up nicely for an evening out.
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Thank you ✂️😀✂️😀✂️
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This is looking very nice. I love the fabric!
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