Anyway, onto some sewing. Remember this lovely Lisette Tunic Shirt I made a while ago? I decided I like it a lot, and would like one made in the longer dress length.
I look kinda saucy here - but I think I was actually squinting from the flash!
I bought this lovely cotton fabric from Tessuti as a remnant some time ago, and decided it would be perfect. The navy is cotton broadcloth from Spotlight.
I love the pockets - I had never appreciated pockets in the past, but I do now. Pockets are essential for storing things you want easy access to when your hands are otherwise occupied by a bub.
The dress came together easily. The only thing I'm concerned about is the length. I didn't have enough fabric to lengthen it - do you think it is too short? I'm thinking I could add a band of the navy fabric along the bottom - what do you think?
P.S. - I bought Gertie's new Starlet Jacket course - am very eager to begin - has anyone else bought it?
It's lovely! I don't think it's too short at all - especially at the tail end of Summer/early Autumn. And if you have the legs, show them off I say!
ReplyDeleteThis tunic is really great. The shape suits you so well.
ReplyDeleteI think the length is great but it would also look great with a navy band as it will match the neck and sleeves.
Great tunic dress. I want one! The fabric is gorgeous and the blue trim is spot on. Adds some real interest factor. I don't think it's too short at all. I have a dress a little like this and I think mine is probably the same length. The beauty of this length is you can also get away with wearing it over jeans.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! You wear this so stylishly Rachel and no, I don't think it's too short...you have the legs to carry it off for sure. If you are uncomfortable though, I do think the blue band idea would work wonders ;o)
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I would definitely add a band of navy fabric along the bottom, if you wanted it longer. So cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and you totally have the legs to carry it off.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great as is, but the navy band at the bottom would look great too. I signed up for Gertie's Starlight Jacket course too (and Susan Khalje's, The Couture Dress) - love them both and learning lots!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love the big button on the back- it mirrors the size of the flowers....
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning. I wouldn't change a thing to this dress. It's funny I bought this same pattern ( thinking I remember the top looked familiar from somewhere). Looking back at your link it was your top! Sew pretty.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant outfit that really suits you!!! I have just nominated you on my blog for the Versatile Bloggers Award, passed onto Aussie sewers....congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeletedue to your general awesomeness in the world of craft, i nominated you for the versatile blogger award! you don't have to do anything... or participate... but if you want to just check out my blog! also, if you already got one, oops and nevermind! xoxo!
ReplyDeleteI love adding pockets to dresses, that's one of the reasons i started sewing. I say leave the length and show off your pins.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. The colours really suit you.
ReplyDeletePS - neither OpenID nor the 'wordpress' commenting on your blog is working. I had to change browsers and sign into Google to comment. Can you get disqus please?
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Love this. (And love Tessuti too!) You can definitely carry the length off -- the only thing would be with a bub you do a lot of bending over so I'd do the old bend over to the ground test, lol. I agree with another comment that it would be great over leggings, tights and knee length boots and jeans, so it will be really versatile at that length.
ReplyDeleteRachel, this is so cute on you.. Its a lovely fun dress
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