Hello, all, we're in the homestretch for the Summer Spark Sew-Along!
With my returning health (slowly, slowly), I managed to finish my garment, Jalie 3024, in a striped bodice and black skirt. The bodice is a 100% bamboo knit -- so drapey! -- and a double knit for the skirt.
Like all homesewn things, I could gripe about it. I got a little overzealous with the full belly adjustment, I hadn't foreseen the drape of the bamboo and, in hindsight, I should've held out for the perfect stripe. Though it's hard to photograph because the stripes are so thin, it's still lovely in person.
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| Adventure: Saturday brunch and a quick marina walk with an old friend. |
But when it comes to a throw-on-and-go dress for my various summer adventures, I couldn't be more pleased. I feel stylish and comfortable. And with the cool that sometimes moves in with Bay Area summers, the double-knit gives the dress some weight and the lightweight bamboo makes it easy to layer.
This morning, with a bit of cool in the air, I wore it with a gray cardigan and coral, floral scarf.
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You know, I really liked the pace of putting this garment together. It was an easy garment, yes, but I liked having a single month to think of a single garment rather than rushing through projects because my sewing queue is endless. I think I might try to organize my sewing this way even after the Summer Spark Sew-Along.
But how are your lovely garments going? How's the pace suiting you?
Post your final garments in the Flickr group by July 4 to win one of three fabulous prizes!!!
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meow!! it's definitely very flattering & if it is also a go to practical outfit, then that's def a winner. I think making it in two fabrics gives it more legs (ie more use!!) as it's doubling up smart/ comfy dress or casual dress pretending to b seperates. Wonderful! I didnt take part in this challenge as I knew I'd have too much gift sewing for others & the sewing for me was bound to be spontaneous!! But I thiink I might have made the perfect pair of trousers (not counting my red ones as I made them inMay!!)
ReplyDeleteWow, you look GREAT in this! LOVE it! It's so sophisticated, especially for a knit dress! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteDude, I hate to say it, buuuut... I think the Iris shorts have defeated me! I spent a huge amount of time working on them this weekend, and the fit looks WORSE somehow! Ugh! I'm trying to think of an alternate plan!
What a classy dress! And I especially love the way you've styled it - I bet this will last you well into autumn with the styling options!
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying the pace, but am lagging a bit. My bodice muslin is half-done, but I've had one of those weeks where stuff like job interviews, appointments and family have stretched me too far. Am going to get going this week though!
I like it A LOT! The dress looks so versatile and stylish too. As for my dress, i just posted my progress, just got buttons, pockets, hems to do. I managed to sew the 9 buttonholes today. :)It has been helping me keep on track to have just the one garment and I have tried to put off other ideas till the end of June.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. Love how you paired it up with your lovely scarf. Glad you are feeling better...I have been behind on my blog reading so just found out you had been feeling unwell. I am done with my top...I will post the first version shortly.
ReplyDeleteoooh Rrrrrrrraawr, indeed!! what a terrific dress, it looks so versatile for multiple seasons. btw, if i passed you on the street i would have asked where you bought it!!
ReplyDeleteYay, it looks beautiful, Ali! I love the high waisted look on you, and the fluttery sleeves are very pretty! And that's not even talking about the lovely nautical stripes and the fact that it's a knit dress! :D How are you liking the bamboo knit? Is it as breezy as they say? Anyway, wonderful dress, and welcome to the world of jersey queens! ;)
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