All-Weekend Sundress
This was one of the patterns featured in the book Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross. This was my first experienc sewing with knit and it worked out well. It was also my first time sewing with elastic thread, and I loved that! The elastic thread (in the bobbin) causes the smocking at the breast bone and the waist. This is a very comfortable and versatile dress.
I didn't have quite enough fabric for the bottom tier, so I pieced it together, and it worked out fine. (Note - if you're going to make this dress, consider getting a little extra fabric, or doing a better job in laying out the pattern.) I also made the dress into a halter-tie instead of an over-the-shoulder tie. I am really happy with this dress! 
Circle Skirt
Thanks to AZ Tea Lover for this circle skirt panel! (I threw this photo in so you could see our Asiatic lillies!) I added light blue ricrac to the bottom hem.
(Photos by the DH)
Great job! I don't know which I like better. They both look great on you.
ReplyDeleteHow far you've come, Steph! I remember your first hesitant carrying bags...and now this lovely purple creation with elastic thread!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! I love both projects. You are indeed coming along and advancing to elastic thread. I am impressed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement! I do love sewing!
ReplyDeleteYour dress and skirt are both very nice. Great job with fabric choice and fitting. The bouquet of lilies is very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteoh, i love both of those! you look great. i need to get that book!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, but I love the skirt fabric!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! They both came out great! You have come a long way with your sewing.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous! Your new fashions are just lovely, and you wear them so well!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! You inspire me. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth look very nice. I am impressed by your sewing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! I LOVE the dress! My poor sewing machine has been crying from neglect. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are just too talented Steph. I love purple and that dress was wonderful. I like the skirt too with the white accent on the bottom.
ReplyDeleteI need fast and easy sewing and that looks like it was pretty quick to make?
Wow - both of your sewing projects came out way better than any of mine ever have! They're both cute, but I LOVE that skirt!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see how wonderful the dress came out after hearing so much about it! I'm glad the knit fabric went well.
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt too!
Both pieces are beautiful! You're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sewing projects --- I especially love the pattern for the sundress.
ReplyDeleteYour sundress looks fabulous!
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