Oh my, it's been a whole month since I posted a single thing! Don't fret. I'm still crafting. I just haven't finished anything (not even the wedding-intended
dress).
One of my current works in progress is this ruffled and striped sun dress. I'm using the shirt pattern McCalls M5388. I've used this pattern
twice before, but never with the ruffles. I also added a lining this time because the fabric is a little sheer.
All I have left to do are a few finishing elements. I've lost some momentum though. I can't really decide what to do next. I'm thinking I'd like pockets and a thin tie/belt held in place with carriers. I had originally considered adding a ruffle to the hem but now I think that will be overkill. Any thoughts? Ideas for fancy pocket details? Thanks in advance and happy summertime!!!
One of my current works in progress is this ruffled and striped sun dress. I'm using the shirt pattern McCalls M5388. I've used this pattern twice before, but never with the ruffles. I also added a lining this time because the fabric is a little sheer.
All I have left to do are a few finishing elements. I've lost some momentum though. I can't really decide what to do next. I'm thinking I'd like pockets and a thin tie/belt held in place with carriers. I had originally considered adding a ruffle to the hem but now I think that will be overkill. Any thoughts? Ideas for fancy pocket details? Thanks in advance and happy summertime!!!
What a sweet dress ! A simple belt would look lovely - not sure that it needs a ruffled hem though. Love the simplicity of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteOh, I think it's perfect just the way it is. I love the full-but-short style of dress.
ReplyDeleteThe clothes I sew are always so super simple. The detailing you add (like the ruffles) always impresses me!
oh... this is so prefect!
ReplyDeletei think i may have to copy you and make something similar!
the fabric is so lovely as well!
Hi! I just found your blog after googling the Portico dress. I'm planning to make something similar, and wanted to see if anyone else is trying... Wow! Your blog is fantastic. I can't believe how many similar patterns we have tried. Even some of your very old ones. ;) Lately I've been focusing more on sewing for my 6 year old daughter, but now that I am done nursing my son, I am back into sewing dresses for me! I just finished one that is also from that McCall's M5388, but I used version C (I think). The one in the bottom left corner. I'll post photos soon. Come visit! -Sarah
ReplyDeleteooooooh... loooooove the dress and the fabric!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like it just how it is as well, but if you're set on doing something more I say one pocket with ruffles all over it. The stripes were a great pick! I would have never thought such fantastic clothes could come out of a ho hum pattern.
ReplyDeletesweeeeeet sassy molassy! love this dress. do not add anything else to it. it's just right.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I wish I had the skills to make clothing...
ReplyDeletei like the ruffles!!! adding lining is very ambitious in my book but that could be bc i dont sew. xx!
ReplyDeletehow did this dress work out? it looked lovely this time last year.
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