Hello, everyone! I just discovered this community and though it would be fun to show off my latest project here!
I only started sewing my own clothing last year, and while I’ve drafted a few skirts here and there, dresses had always made me feel very, very nervous, so this is my first attempt at sewing a dress. Hopefully not the last!
This teapot-printed linen was bought from a Spotlight store in Australia in the upholstery section (of all places) and the bridal satin for the collar was from a local liquidation store. The buttons are hand-made, covered with scraps of satin and the kits are from Daiso Japan. Altogether, I think this project cost me around $25 or so. The pattern cost me next to nothing, which is how I ended up going on a crazy pattern buying spree on boxing day. You can find the pattern here (on sale!) at Butterick.
I was especially excited about the pattern-matching I managed to pull off. It chewed up fabric like nobody’s business, but from a distance, the side seams are almost invisible. (I never would have believed it, but my hips are exactly 6 teapots wide.)
Alterations I made to the pattern include adding an extra few pleats in the front to make the waist smaller, and adding on belt loops. Still haven’t decided whether I want to add some cute teapot pockets on, but suffice to say, after almost a week’s worth of work, I think I’m pretty done, haha.
All in all, 10/10, would make this dress again! You can find more pictures of this dress, as well as a few other sewing projects I’ve completed recently, on my blog.
Thank you for reading,
Demi x
This dress!!! I love it. You did a really gorgeous job, the fabric is super fun, your fit is spot on, and it’s really nice to see this made up. I have this pattern, and I love the collar, but you never really know how things are going to look until you see them sewn up.
I know, right? The way they made up the pattern in that shocking bright yellow on the website looked super goofy, but I did a Google search for other uses of the same pattern and I thought I might be able to pull it off without it looking silly! 🙂
Great job on the dress–fit is on point!
This is one of the most beautifully rendered garments ever posted to this site. well done you!
Wonderful and whimsical, love it! Surprising that it’s your first dress, it looks perfect. I see more dresses in your future. 🙂
I wasn’t interested in this pattern before. And now I think it is so adorable! You did very good work. I’m quite impressed with the matching side seams. I will definitely pick this up the next time Joann’s has a sale.
Wow, amazing dress. I love your fabric choice and how you paired it with the white collar. And the fit as well as you pattern matching is just perfect.
Really great work!
Oh. My. Goodness.
You made it to the WeSewRetro Facebook page 😀 Welcome aboard – we’re thrilled to have you! 😀
Thank you so much! This has made my day, I’m so excited!! 😀
I am older and have sewn a lot over the years – I have to say that is a VERY well-made dress! You are clearly a very meticulous seamstress. In particular, I like how the collar is sewn – it is crisp, yet not stiff, and lies very well.
That means so much to me, thank you! I am a slow worker but very careful with how I sew! The way the collar is sitting can probably be attributed most to the fabric! Bridal satin has quite a nice drape to it–will definitely be making collars out of it again.
You did very well, my first dress was a disaster 😉 Keep up the good work!
Excellent job for your first dress! Can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Jan
“My hips are exactly 6 teapots wide” – ROFL!!
Lovely dress, and very well-done!
This is SO beautiful…can’t believe it’s your first ever dress! Gorgeous shape on you and such cool fabric ;o)
What a great dress !! You did a beautiful job. After seeing your photos, I followed the link to the pattern. I was surprised to discover that I have this pattern, but have never been inspired to make it up – who knew it could look so good !
Such a fab dress, great colour on you and sewn beautifully. A perfect example of how taking ones time and considering every detail pays off!
Easily distracted: Is that a valhund?