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I made it! This dress was frustrating for me – not because of the dress or the pattern or the fabric but because my machine was unbalanced. I had to readjust the needle bar height before I realized what was going on. Threads would snap every few inches and I started losing sewing confidence. But in the end even with all the threads and the trouble… it’s on the inside and nobody can see it except me. In any case I know more about how a sewing machine works now.
Also I didn’t line up the sides exactly with the side zipper… oops. I never paid much attention before as I’ve only use side zippers in dresses with no contrast fabrics. Lesson learned, next time I will make sure to align them correctly.
The dress is a bit too short for me (knees are a no no here) but I still enjoyed making it, especially the practice with a lining.
I wrote more in my sewing journal here: http://cathywu.com/journal/treadling/2013/01/19/colette-chantilly
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Jan 24, 2013, 12.34 AMby bethmaryharley
Wow! I love the colours you’ve used for this dress! It looks soooo comfortable too!
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.19 PMby cathytxtwfr
comfort is important to me, if i can’t move in it i won’t ever wear it. thank you!
Jan 21, 2013, 01.04 PMby blueartisan
Beautiful dress, regarding the short-ness, perhaps you could make a contrasting colour slip that is a suitable length and wear that underneath? It seems a shame for such a pretty dress to go unworn!
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.16 PMby cathytxtwfr
thanks! i think i’ll save this dress for trips to the capital – in major cities i can get away with shorter length clothing.
Jan 20, 2013, 01.39 PMby fashionfreek
Lovely fabric and colours. You look great:-D
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.16 PMby cathytxtwfr
thank you :)!
Jan 20, 2013, 03.45 AMby kisses
So like the fabrics and the combination is just great
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.20 PMby cathytxtwfr
thanks!
Jan 19, 2013, 07.29 PMby hannnah
I love the fabric choices, and it looks splendid on you!
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.18 PMby cathytxtwfr
here lots of the fruit is green – oranges, bananas, avocados, and well, yellow as well – pineapple – so i always think of fruit salad when i see this fabric. thank you!
Jan 19, 2013, 04.02 PMby Mary Athey
I love this dress on you. The fabrics lovely and your photos are great.x
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.17 PMby cathytxtwfr
thank you!
Jan 19, 2013, 02.24 PMby francini
beautiful :) well done for finishing beautifully despite the difficulty experienced! love your photos =)
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Jan 27, 2013, 01.17 PMby cathytxtwfr
thank you! :)! the photo shoots are the best way to “finish” a sewing project – always lots of fun