I found some so called Christmas fabric, 50% off in the post Christmas sales and decided it would suit a 50’s style summer frock. Only second time I had attempted gathers..they are a bit wonky..think I am gradually getting better at sewing.
I about 20cm (ish) to the skirt length
Oh and I added a Cherry appliqu I bought on etsy
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cotton something..fairly light. Apparently part of spotlight’s Christmas range.
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Mar 20, 2010, 12.37 PMby dragon-girl
Thanks everyone, I appreciate getting comments, makes me realise maybe I am doing better than I think :)..oh and my poor parasol (and my skin!) doesn’t get to come out with me nearly as much as it should. I might change that!
Mar 18, 2010, 06.02 PMby helenadoll
The dress is lovely, and I really like the cherry detail. I am jealous of that gorgeous parasol!
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Mar 20, 2010, 12.32 PMby dragon-girl
Thanks..yes I really like the cherry appliqué..must say I went a bit crazy on etsy recently, now I have 20 owl appliqués i need to use, hmmm..
Mar 7, 2010, 06.53 PMby minkeymonkey
Great dress and I can’t tell that anything is wonky with the gathers.
Mar 7, 2010, 05.38 PMby cquinn13
i love it! it’s such a great shape, and the applique really adds something. nice job!
Mar 7, 2010, 10.25 AMby almalou
Love the dress, and the brolly too :-)
Mar 7, 2010, 09.49 AMby mahaila
Fits really well, and the fabric was a good choice for the pattern.
Mar 7, 2010, 09.03 AMby nenasew
Very cute. I do love the 50s vibe. Great use of christmas fabric.