Wednesday, July 7, 2010

For me?

A lot of sewing happens around here. For the home…for the kidlings…for the family…and once in a while…for me! Well, in truth you could say that the peace that the act of creating brings, and the daily us and enjoyment of mama made goods, makes each piece that makes it out of the studio is really for me! (Lucky mama!) But sometimes the sewing really is just for me!!

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A friend lent me a vintage shirt dress pattern that I fell in love with and knew that I must make it. I used a delicious cotton shirting fabric from the clearance shelves at a local fabric store. A total score…except that it was a little short of what I needed for the dress. It turns out with vintage patterns what they say you need is what you need! (I often find with contemporary patterns that I end up with 1/8 – 1/4 yard extra fabric…which is great for the scrap basket!) Winging is very familiar territory for me so we muddled through and made some darling short sleeves with a little cuff detail. I fell in love with cuffs, pleats, collars, and plackets with this dress. I have met most of these guys before…but this time it was true love.

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Shirt dresses, I have decided, are going to fill my closet! I am so excited to scout out more vintage (or contemporary) patterns. And the fabric options…limitless….and cotton!!! Easy and well behaved! I like that!

All in all it is a perfect lovely, breezy summer dress…perfect for barefeet and beloved red flats…perfect for evening walks…perfect for berry picking and baking pies…just perfect!

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(this shot was taken by my dear sciencey husband…artsy huh!…though I think it may have been accidental!!!)

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Ah sweet summer sewing!

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Oh how I love that dress. And it just looks perfect on you... I came upon some vintage patterns at an antique store and thought about buying them... wish I would of now.... They were my size too...... oh well.... You did good..... thanks for sharing them.. you motivate me to start up my sewing again. Have a blessed day.. Dawn
Such a sweet dress! It came out wonderfully, you did a great job! I just love vintage sewing patterns! I have a vintage pattern almost exactly like your friend's, that I have been wanting to make for a while now. But, alas, for now I'm stuck in two piece outfits, as I have a little nurser who needs easy access ;-)
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i mean really and truly beautiful!! you look great too!
Love itttttttttttttttttttt! Shirt dresses are my favorite. I just wish I could sew. I'll keep my eyes peeled for cute patterns for you :)
*kelly
Great dress!
So cute. Your sewing skills surpass my own.
Beautiful and breezy! I think the short sleeves are an improvement on the pattern :)
oh my gosh, hannah! I love it!! I want one:) Tell me if you ever feel like making a dress for me and how much you would charge...

I need to take a sewing class. Every time I try to make something it's so frustrating.
love it! what is the pattern number?
Your dress turned out so cute! I usually think the picture of the pattern looks better than the end result, but your dress looks cuter than the picture! I love the blue you chose. You make me want to sew. I've never sewn any clothes for my self. INTIMIDATING! I'm going to be brave though and try making a skirt this summer. One day I'll make something as great as your dress!
Love that dress. You did an amazing job job. Looks lovely and like the perfect summer dress.

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