Though I love my blog I also love a challenge and it was whilst searching for something online that I could become involved in that I happened across the Monthly Stitch.
So, here goes with my first monthly challenge – July’s Monosewn, which I just managed to squeak into with a couple of days to spare!
This fab mono print was purchased from my local Fabric Land in Brighton and I really couldn’t believe my luck when I looked at the tab and not only was it super priced at £3.99 a metre but it was called “Daisy” – one of my favourite words!
The pattern is a Lekala 4276 and is the first PDF pattern I’ve used. I found it suprisingly easy and would recommend anyone who hasn’t had a go to give PDFs a try.
I did amend the pattern slightly by omitting the collar and keyhole and widening the neckline. I also added in the ribbon detail to give a bit of definition.
I’m usually a bright colours person but was suprised at how much I love my monochrome and will probably look out some more mono fabric for future makes.
I’m keeping this post short for my first blog on the Monthly Stitch but my new Mono will be detailed more at DaisyCreatesinSussex.
The Monthly Stitch 
What a great dress. I love the white contrast – it just makes the dress. It’s also a beautiful fit 🙂
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Ooooooo that is so pretty! And great first post! I’m still working up courage to try a challenge. 🙂
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thank you and thank you. Go on give it a go – great fun.
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Gorgeous! A great fit and I love the white piping at the waistband.
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This is so much fun, great dress and great fit. You have to love fabric land, the very same Brighton one where most of my fabric comes from 😉 Sometimes I don’t believe the prints I find. The glasses make the whole look.
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Thank you. it’s great there isn’t it. We’re lucky with our fabric shops in Brighton
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Gorgeous! 🙂
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Love it! Perfect combination of pattern, fabric and trims. Well done!
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…and glasses, can’t forget the glasses!
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thank you juxnz – the glasses were a high street fast fashion find I couldn’t resist after buying the fabric
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Lovely dress! Great to see more sewers, using Lekala Sewing Patterns.
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What a great first submission. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Fab dress.
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Aww thanks, I’m now inspired to be on a role and get involved in next month’s challenge
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Such a perfect match of print and pattern – lovely!
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Thank you all. I was pleasantly surprised with the end result as the fabric looked rather “duller” on the roll.
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This is gorgeous! I love that print 🙂 Welcome to TMS!
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Gorgeous! I love how you’ve used the ribbon to add some definition, great touch. 🙂
Welcome to The Monthly Stitch!
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Wow! Fabulous dress! You look gorgeous! These white ribbon is great idea!
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