For years I sewed, and sewed and sewed, until I discovered knitting. Ever since then my sewing has been on the back burner, but recently I felt like some stitching again. First up a fabulous design by Marcy Tilton. This is V8876, the Ruffled Collar Dress.:
I made it out of a linen that I dyed myself. I love all the flowing lines, the fun collar to which I still have to add a ribbon, and just the total design. Lots of pattern pieces to cut out and difficult rounded lines to stitch, but it was such fun putting it together...
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Next up is another version of Tif's Dottie Angel Frock, Simplicity 1080. I think this is my third or maybe even my fourth one! Just love the fit and how you can keep on combining the different parts.
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| The pocket fabric had this little saying on the selvedge edge, I liked it... |
The fabrics were designed by Cotton & Steel, a favorite of mine. This version is a bit light in color for my liking, but I think it will be wonderful for the summer months. I added cap-sleeves and a small split in the front neckline. The rest is the same as the original pattern.
Mmmm, what else shall I sew now?
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