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Title: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 11:28:30 AM
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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Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Gernella on November 14, 2020, 11:43:31 AM
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
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 12:23:55 PM
I have managed to insert photo in my previous post, very slow on my phone.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: snoozi soozi on November 14, 2020, 12:26:09 PM
Gorgeous fabric  :loveit:
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 12:32:45 PM
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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Nevis5 on November 14, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
That is a very pretty fabric, @Silver Rose  .  Looking forward to pics of the dress on you xx
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 12:38:35 PM
Sometime in the Spring maybe ;)
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on November 14, 2020, 12:59:21 PM
I love that fabric  :)
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: SkoutSews on November 14, 2020, 16:12:32 PM
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!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Vezelay on November 14, 2020, 16:49:55 PM
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  :).
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on November 14, 2020, 17:21:05 PM
@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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on January 12, 2021, 15:37:23 PM
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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: sewmuchmore on January 12, 2021, 17:52:04 PM
@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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on January 13, 2021, 14:24:24 PM
Love the fabric.
The cowl neck looks lovely.
Looking forward to seeing your finished dress. 8)
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: nototie on January 13, 2021, 20:45:04 PM
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!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Tamnymore on January 13, 2021, 20:51:17 PM
Lovely fabric and great pattern!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on February 11, 2021, 14:10:45 PM
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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Fabric Lover on February 12, 2021, 16:09:33 PM
I’m another fan of this pattern, I’ve made it a number of times. Gorgeous fabric!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: jen on February 12, 2021, 19:29:49 PM
Lovely fabric!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on February 21, 2021, 17:45:29 PM
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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: jen on February 23, 2021, 06:24:56 AM
Ready for Spring!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on March 01, 2021, 12:28:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: BrendaP on March 01, 2021, 12:39:58 PM
@Silver Rose you haven't attached a photo!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on March 01, 2021, 12:52:48 PM
Trying to do it on my phone, having problems. It will come eventually.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on March 01, 2021, 13:00:55 PM
Rather dodgy photo in previous post, I'd forgotten how to do it on my phone.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: SkoutSews on March 01, 2021, 14:41:04 PM
Nice dress, @Silver Rose! The colours suit you. M6886 is such a good pattern.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Nevis5 on March 01, 2021, 14:45:09 PM
Hmm.  How come I don't own this pattern?  :devil:  @Silver Rose  it looks lovely on you!  I really like the fabric too.  xx
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on March 01, 2021, 14:56:24 PM
Your dress looks lovely. I really like the neckline. It looks very stylish.  :)
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Helen M on March 01, 2021, 15:24:24 PM
Lovely dress @Silver Rose! I have this pattern must move it up the pile a bit.
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Silver Rose on March 01, 2021, 15:46:34 PM
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 :|
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: Ohsewsimple on March 01, 2021, 15:53:24 PM
Very nice.    Like the cowl collar too!
Title: Re: Jersey dress M 6886
Post by: annieeg on March 01, 2021, 16:08:22 PM
Nice dress @Silver Rose and the collar sits really well. :thumbsup: