Monday, 1 July 2013

a dress for Joanna

I finally managed to make one of the summer dresses for Joanna. I say "finally" because I was supposed to make these dresses for last summer but summer 2012 was a bit of a wash-out here in Scotland so the dresses weren't needed. (That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!! :oD)

This was the pattern for this dress.

Joanna chose the straight bodice with the short skirt. After figuring out which pieces I needed, it wasn't too hard to get it done. Well, except for the zip. Honestly, you'd think I had never sewn a zip on before! I managed to get it done on the third attempt! (How embarrassing!)

Anyway, here's the dress.

I'm really pleased with it - including the zip!! - and, thankfully, Joanna likes it so we're all good!

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16 comments:

  1. Plain JaneJuly 01, 2013 10:45 pm

    Oh that looks lovely - even nicer than the one on the packet - lucky Joanna! Now let's hope she doesn't have to wear a big cardigan and wellies over the top! Jane x

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:25 pm

      Thanks, Jane. Mind you, wearing a dress with wellies doesn't seem to look daft these days ... probably just as well! :o)

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  2. JeannaJuly 02, 2013 3:14 am

    Adorable and in plaid! Plaids scare me but you did a great job :)

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:26 pm

      Thanks, Jeanna. They don't match perfectly but they're pretty close! :o)

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  3. gillyJuly 02, 2013 7:40 am

    Lucky Joanna and well done you! Lovely fabric & really like that style too. Hope the sun shines this summer :-)
    Xx

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:27 pm

      Oh so do I, Gilly. It's been pouring rain all day here today! *sigh*

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  4. JoJuly 02, 2013 9:07 am

    Lovely. We just need some sunshine now so that Joanna can wear it.

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:27 pm

      Thanks, Jo. My mum tells me that it's going to be warm at the weekend. I hope she's right!

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  5. Impera MagnaJuly 02, 2013 2:03 pm

    Very nice... ya done good, Anne! The dress does look better than those on the pattern envelope... good use of the plaid on a diagonal for the pockets too!

    Brava!


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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:29 pm

      Thanks, Freda. I decided to put the pockets on the bias so I wouldn't have to worry about matching them to the dress front. Genius plan, eh? LOL

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  6. Angel JemJuly 02, 2013 3:23 pm

    Cool dress (pun intended!) Now for the heat wave, yeay!!!!
    And today it rains.

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:30 pm

      Yep, here as well, Jem. Absolutely bucketing down all day. *sigh*

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  7. AnonymousJuly 02, 2013 8:00 pm

    Lovely dress! At least this year I have been wearing my summer dresses!

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    1. AnneJuly 02, 2013 9:31 pm

      I've had my summer skirt on a time or two as well, Anne. I really should make myself a dress or two to wear when - if - the sun comes out! :o)

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  8. AliJuly 03, 2013 8:45 pm

    I bet Joanna is really pleased with the dress, love the fabric. You've done a great job. I try to avoid zips if I can. The pattern looks wonderful, lots of different designs.
    Ali x

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  9. Susan SmithJuly 03, 2013 10:07 pm

    That's a lovely dress and hope Joanna gets plenty of wear from it this "summer".

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