still loving this pattern, advance 3929. this time i made view 3, a sweetheart neckline with a cap sleeve. learning from my first outing i redrew the bodice pattern slightly, taking in the sides to more of a 32 bust range, and altering the waist gathers slightly to accommodate my figure. this had the added benefit of reducing some of the excess fabric i had seen across my shoulders in my first version, so, encouraged by success, i took apart and re-assembled my first version in order to make these fitting changes. it was love at first sight all over again!
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fabric, of course, liberty of london tana lawn mystery print that i got at B&J in NYC. i first saw it late last summer and was struck by the whimsy and cuteness of it–it seems to be little birds (or bees) buzzing around a bit of foliage, interspersed over lovely pink polka dots. i can’t find a picture or name for it online anywhere, and they do not seem to have it anymore at the liberty mothership in london, nor at shaukat. B&J, however, have it still, and in two colorways, no less, but the website is slightly out of date.
you can’t see in the picture, but i finished this piece off with a self-fabric belt made by the amazing pat’s custom buttons and belts in california. i cannot say enough about how positive an experience i had with this service. my full, gushing review can be found on patternreview, along with photos of the two other belts i had done and the 200 buttons.
This fabric is darling! It looks totally different in the up close shot.
This is the exact dress I want to make. It's perfect for summer. I love the sleeves and neckline. Love it!
i want this dress
so cute! love the print and it looks very comfy.
I think this print is called THE STREET. I saw it somewhere else a long time ago, but can't remember where.