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Fabric suggestions please

sewingj

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2019, 08:06:34 AM »
  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  Here`s the finished dress.  I went with the cotton madras from Minerva Crafts.  It shrank quite a bit which caused a panic as I didn`t think I was going to be able to fit the back in but I ended up making it a lot narrower and decreasing the gathers - and I actually think it looks better like that
 
   
« Last Edit: May 08, 2019, 08:10:05 AM by sewingj »

Missie

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2019, 08:15:26 AM »
That is lovely!

Efemera

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2019, 08:18:21 AM »
Fabulous dress...

BrendaP

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2019, 08:31:02 AM »
Lovely dress and nicely pattern matched too.  :loveit:
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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b15erk

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2019, 09:59:41 AM »
Lovely dress and fabric combo.  Love it!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Nevis5

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2019, 10:05:31 AM »
Gorgeous colours!  Fingers crossed for a long hot summer xxx

Kenora

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« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2019, 23:56:48 PM »
Beautiful dress, and love the fabric too - wish I could wear something like that. <3
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Happymrsg

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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2019, 22:36:44 PM »
Thats really great. I love the style of the dress and the fabric. I wish you well to wear it.

Ellabella

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« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2019, 23:03:31 PM »
Lovely fabric and exemplary pattern matching :D, a dress you will really enjoy wearing.

NatalieSews

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2019, 09:57:21 AM »
I love the brown capped sleeve version of this dress, could right imagine it being in viscous or rayon as they are very drape-y.

I'd love to see the finished article once you have created it.


Lilian

Re: Fabric suggestions please
« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2019, 19:58:14 PM »
Love it! and I want one  :) Gorgeous colours!  Very nicely made  :) :vintage:
Willing but not always able :)