Sew & Tell Saturday 5/18/13
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Orchid Dress
Orchids are not the flower featured in this print, but the colors sure remind me of them. So I will call it my "Orchid Dress". I found this beauty at Emma One Sock. Ever since making this tunic (all construction details are here), I have been itching to make the dress version. I think cutting it out probably took as long as making it. It was even easier the second time around. Here is Simplicity 2369, view B with the sleeves from view C. This time I left the ties long so that I could tie a bow instead of a knot.
Fall has been on my mind. It is my favorite time of year and I sure do miss mainland northwestern weather about now. Mornings and evenings will start to get a little cooler here, and I have some wonderful fabric and pattern combinations planned for the season. But I just couldn't resist doing something now with this gorgeous print! Aloha!
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27 comments:
It is a beautiful print. Perfect for Autumn in Hawaii!
The dress is so great. Great print, perfect style and just well put together. I'm glad you've made it now.
I love it. That print is gorgeous, I can imagine you wanted to use it NOW :-)
i really like that print! i cant wait to try out that pattern, i have it, just waiting to get some nice fabrics
Oooh, this colour is fantastic for you! You suit it so well and the dress is gorgeous on you... does it get cold in winter in Hawaii? In my imagination it is the perpetual island paradise with balmy sunny weather all the time, but that could be because I was addicted to Magnum PI back in the day...
That fabric is just gorgeous. Your dress looks fantastic.
I love it, it looks wonderful and the print is gorgeous!
Great dress, the fabric is beautiful.
I love the fabric! The dress looks pretty, and you look pretty in it!
it looks beautiful and so comfy!
Delicious fabric - and you have turned it into a very fabulous dress!
I commented over on PR, but will say again...ohhh, pretty fabric!
Beautiful! The fabric is perfect for that dress pattern!
Oooh, so pretty! Love the colors!
Oh lovely. It looks so easy to wear!
Gorgeous dress! The color is so fresh.
Shannon, this is a gorgeous dress. Now I know where sewing my mojo went. You've got it! LOL
Angela
Pretty dress in some GORGEOUS fabric! Perfect for fall!
Beautiful!! and the fabric is perfect :)
Gorgeous dress! The wrap and gathers are very nice.
Love your fabric, it turned into a beautiful dress!
Lovely!
Your dress is so gorgeous. I love the color and print.
You have a great blog. I am signing up as a follower and putting you on my blog roll.
Trudy
www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
Beautiful print and dress, you were right in not resisting!
Great dress and fabric choice!
Thanks all for the wonderful comments. I really love this dress too! Hope you all try out this pattern. You won't be disappointed. Sew on!
Absolutely gorgeous!!
I've been reading your blog for awhile now and I just have to say that your wardobe is almost exactly what I'd want to sew/live in if we lived in HI. Everything is so pretty and chic, but with that laid-back island flair. Just love it. :)
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