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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 11:28:30 AM
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I have been working on this for several weeks because of my painful hips I cannot sit for long to sew and now my machine is in for a service. The fabric is a very dark navy viscose Jersey with pink tulips on it and a few slim green leaves. All I have got to do is sew the side seams, put the sleeves in and finish the hem. I have added a cowl like collar from another pattern. I'll post a photo when I can.
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Oh @Silver Rose I've just done the similar old Palmer Pleitch one (looks old fashioned looking on the picture) and it has turned out simply fabulous. I'm dying to wear it, although I boobed and when for short sleeves, long would have been better and I had the fabric for them
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I have managed to insert photo in my previous post, very slow on my phone.
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Gorgeous fabric :loveit:
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Thank you @snoozi soozi , as soon as I saw it on the Croft Mill website I had to have it ;) I have also got a lovely bright blue, green and turquoise viscose jersey from them too to make a similar dress sometime.
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That is a very pretty fabric, @Silver Rose . Looking forward to pics of the dress on you xx
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Sometime in the Spring maybe ;)
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I love that fabric :)
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M6886 is such a useful pattern, very versatile. I like the addition of the cowl neck. With the long sleeves as well, it will be a good autumn/winter dress. Pretty fabric too!
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Striking fabric and a favourite pattern too. I made several with a roll top (smaller than your cowl) - all since shortened from dresses to tops - wish I was a dress person. I look forward to seeing yours finished, maybe with you in it :).
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@Vezelay I remember you like this pattern too, I recently altered a dress to a top from M6886, it was s tad too short for me. I also added cuffs to the sleeves for a change if style.
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I managed to sew the side seams today, I sat on my walker seat which is higher than the dining chair I usually sit on when I am sewing. So tomorrow I can tack the sleeves in ready for the next burst of sewing activity. The foot pedal didn't move away from me as it often does so that made the job easier.
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@Silver Rose to stop your foot pedal moving away from you put a couple of strips of the stick on hook tape on the bottom of the foot, works if you have carpet. If you have hard floors use a piece of the non slip fabric you can get for shelves or rug under the foot.
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Love the fabric.
The cowl neck looks lovely.
Looking forward to seeing your finished dress. 8)
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That fabric is very lovely. The cowl neck is a nice detail. Also, it looks really nice and cozy. I hope you'll be able to share a picture when it is finished!
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Lovely fabric and great pattern!
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Nearly a month later and the sleeves are in :dance: just the hems to do now after I have tried it on to get the sleeve length right.
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I’m another fan of this pattern, I’ve made it a number of times. Gorgeous fabric!
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Lovely fabric!
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At last, I have finished it, just needs a press and if the weather stays mild I might wear it this week. I am waiting for a parcel of zips and threads then I can start sewing the lemons skirt.
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Ready for Spring!
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Photo taken but I think I could have pressed the dress a bit better. Sorry about the awkward pose but I couldn't stand for too long. I am pleased with the dress despite it taking so long to make.
Second attempt to attach photo.
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@Silver Rose you haven't attached a photo!
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Trying to do it on my phone, having problems. It will come eventually.
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Rather dodgy photo in previous post, I'd forgotten how to do it on my phone.
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Nice dress, @Silver Rose! The colours suit you. M6886 is such a good pattern.
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Hmm. How come I don't own this pattern? :devil: @Silver Rose it looks lovely on you! I really like the fabric too. xx
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Your dress looks lovely. I really like the neckline. It looks very stylish. :)
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Lovely dress @Silver Rose! I have this pattern must move it up the pile a bit.
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Thank you, it is such an easy make and adaptable, the first time I sewed with jersey I used this pattern many moons ago.
It looks better with right colour tights :|
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Very nice. Like the cowl collar too!
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Nice dress @Silver Rose and the collar sits really well. :thumbsup: