Friday, March 2, 2012

Lurvely Linen: Simplicity 2360

As you might be aware, I've been hankering to get my frock on, but have held off because I know my bust will change size in the coming months. It came to my attention however, that I could sew a more 'blousey', less-fitted dress, that will accommodate my current and future bust sizes.

So I turned to Simplicity 2360. You might remember seeing it as one of my 30th Birthday Party Dresses from 2010.



It is made from a dark-orangey red with a gold metallic stripe linen from Darn Cheap Fabrics. I love this fabric - the only issue I have with it is that is wrinkles so much! These photos were taken directly after I had my haircut - so I was wrinkly from being under the cape thingmy-bob you have to wear.


The dress is easy to make, but for some reason I had major issues with the neckline. It seriously gaped on me and came out to the outer edges of my shoulders. Weird. To fix the problem I took in the shoulder seams by 5cm. I'm sure this isn't the correct way, but because I didn't muslin the pattern (given I had made it before) I didn't really think I need to make adjustments. The only other adjustment I made was to make a non-elasticised belt. I used horsehair braid in mine and a vintage belt buckle from my stash.


I'm looking at Little M who was clapping her hands at me posing

I had a very fun afternoon - Michael and Little M went for a stroll on Sydney Rd while I got my hair cut(I get my haircut at Corrin's Hair Salon on Sydney Rd at Brunswick), and then we all had tea together and took some photos. Michael has joined a photography club, and is trying new things - what do you think of these photos?

14 comments:

  1. Gorgeous on you! Great cut, colour and love the hair.

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  2. We have the same hairdresser!! I love this dress. Never thought about doing the long sleeve version. That section of Sydney Road is very familiar to me. I used walk down there every day when I was on maternity leave...

    Oh, and I love the hair cut. Very stylish.

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  3. I actually love the wrinkly worn in look of the linen. It looks fabulous on you, Rachel!

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  4. Flipping gorgeous, as ever. I agree with Lazy Stitching - the crumpled look works. That's what linen is all about. The photos are lovely and I want that handbag!

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  5. Nice hairdo! The dress looks gorgeous on you. I particularly like the colour - it's one of my favourites. Sounds like a lovely afternoon out.

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  6. Lovely work. I never really looked at the long sleeve version of this dress, but this looks great!

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  7. Most people say they dislike how wrinkly linen is, but I love it! It's supposed to be wrinkly. You have to just embrace it. This color is so fabulous on you! And I noticed your haircut first thing, then I read down and saw you just got it cut. You make me want to chop all mine off.

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  8. Gorgeous photos - love the colour of your dress against the dreary melbourne grey! The bag is awesome too ;)

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  9. Love the dress, love the photos, love the handbag and seriously love the hair! You look so elegant Rachel!

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  10. Great dress, great colour and great haircut! You look fantastic lady :)

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  11. All lovely Rachel...dress, wrinkly fabric, hair, photos...and those long Melbourne roads with endless shops.

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  12. This dress looks fabulous on you - love the boat neck and love the colour - oh, and also love the stylish street shots!

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  13. Love the pics, love the dress, and LOVE THAT HAIR!

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