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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sporty Stripes
Aloha everyone! I enjoyed hearing from you on the alligator pjs. As mentioned in my previous post I decided to extend the McCall's 6128 racerback top into a sporty little dress by adding an A-line skirt shape to the pattern. I think it worked out pretty well. This striped fabric is also a cotton lycra jersey that I had had in my stash for quite a while. This pattern got me digging through my stash to see if I had any other cotton lycras and sure enough I have one more funky print that you will soon see made up into another pair of pj's. I think I'd like to make another striped version of the dress too, but will need to keep my eyes out for some more striped fabric, since this was the only swatch I had. And I barely had enough at that!
I included the close-up so that you can see how the neck and arm opening are finished with the coverstitch machine. I noticed my tension is a little tight since there is a slight ridge between the double row of stitching, so I will have to double check that on my next project. Since all the hemming looks this way, I am not bothered by it. It's just funny I didn't notice it until I took the picture! Hope your week is going great!
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Great work. The stripes look great on you. I find obtaining stripes that work a challenge. Love your outfit.
ok hope this doesn't post twice LOL blogger burped or something and ate my first attempt lol
Anyway what I said was LOL...
SUPER cute! Really like how your dress turned out. I really like the finish on the arm holes and the neck you did with your coverstitch machine. I will have to keep this machine in mind as I get further into sewing clothing.
Your dress really turned out super cute!
What a cute summer dress. I love the cut of the shoulders, perfect. I did not notice the tension issue until you pointed it out.
That is super cute!! It fits you so perfectly.
"Briansews" has been doing a whole lot of racerback tank tops on his blog. You both have gotten me really interested in making one for myself.
Super cute dress! It's amazing what you notice when you take pictures!
Sporty Spice in Racing Stripes! Love it! Not sure if you've mentioned it previously, but what brand / model of Coverstitch do you have and are you happy with it? And I'm not asking because of the tension thing - I didn't notice it until you mentioned it. Just curious!
Oooh, a coverstitch machine - neat! I like your striped dress, sporty and even a bit nautical. Great for summer.
One of my favourite dresses on you! Love it. I'm sure you will get lots of use out of it. An easy, cute dress to fit in with your busy life.
Such a cute dress! I was just working on something similar earlier today. Mine didn't turn out as cute as yours. I used Kwik Sew 3703 - same idea as yours (tank dress with racer back) but has bands around the neck and armholes. I think mine will be a swimsuit cover-up when I finish it.
I really love this - the stripes are perfect for it. Now, making pj muslins before the actual sewing project is one way to go about it (:
I love this dress. The striped fabric is perfect and the cover stitch looks like a design detail. It worked out well!
What a super sporty little dress for summer! Love it!
that is so cute!
i don't mind the tunneling at all (the ridge). it sometimes happens with twin needle stitching too but i think of it like a feature, lol!!!
...and you were definitely correct, this is truly a great dress for summer and an essential in any woman's wardrobe!! Great dress!!
It's very cute - and perfect for summer. You look wonderfully sporty wearing it with those shoes. Nice finish with the cover stitch!
What a jaunty, nautical-like summer dress. And I like the slight tunneling effect sometimes; it adds some texture.
Ohh yes, love that top made up into a dress. You look super!
What a cute dress. Looks so fresh and easy to wear.
Very cute dress! That may have just inspired me to make a similar dress for a daughter tennis outfit...hmm....
Thanks for this post!
DEFINT, this garment is a must in my closet , as comfortable and fun.
This is a great outfit! Your changes turned out nice. The outfit reminds me of a sporty style, like that of a tennis player, and I like the racerback.
As an aside, thanks so much for all the wonderful comments you leave on my blog, especially my belated birthday wish!!
Such a fun little summer dress, its sounds like you have far better abilities than I when it comes to coverstitch machines!
What a great summer dress! Stripes look so crisp and fresh, and the style is cute! Also loved the gators!
Perfect summerdress! It looks so cool and crisp!!
And I love the back !!
Such a cute little dress, looks very sporty styled with the white sandshoes, and a little bit nautical too... I love it!
I love this dress! love your pjs and underwear in your previous post, i have that pattern too, i have made the pants and cut out the tank top but then got side tracked! Have a lovely weekend.
That is adorable. Great job all around!
Love it! So sporty and cute.
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