14 Apr The Oonaballoona Dress
In the first week of December, Oonaballoona, that sassy woman from Kalkatroona sent me a piece of fabric I had admired just a few weeks earlier.
For readers post November 14th………..
During my one and only meetup with Oonaballoona, my husband’s camera broke while in her hands at Mood Fabrics. Oonaballoona erroneously blamed herself, and three weeks later this tropical banana leaf jersey arrived at my house along with a chocolate bar for hubby .
Or is feathers? The woman does love her feathers……….
Whatever it is I wanted to savor every inch of this fun print, and I’m celebrating the return of warm weather sewing with my Oonaballoona dress!
Greetings from Edisto Island!
Do you know I’ve never made a fun Maxi dress? The last time I even wore one was at age 15, but after a rendition of this McCall’s pattern by SewWil, one of my favorite Pattern Reviewers, I was all about sewing a maxi dress with Oonaballoona’s gift.
The pattern is super easy and was sewn in a day. All of the edges are turned rather than faced , and my trusty roll of Steam-a-Seam was incredibly helpful in stabilizing the edges for even turning, pressing and top-stitching.
Indeed, I used every inch of this fabric – the belt must be 10 feet long!
Back in my RTW days, I didn’t consider trying on a Maxi because the limited wearability seemed like a waste of money. Now I think I’m nuts.
This dress is so fun and so w e a r a b l e – it’s already made the rounds at Edisto very comfortably………… but don’t think I’ve been lounging around all weekend in my new dress.
Hardly. ….. more like washing windows and scrubbing concrete etc………. but now I’m done and it’s time to live a little – Oonaballoona style 🙂
B o t t o m s U p !
kathi giumentaro
Posted at 08:05h, 14 AprilThis dress is to die for.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:16h, 14 AprilAh….. thanks, Kathi! An easy, stress free project. Hope you may give it a try! 🙂
Becky
Posted at 08:23h, 14 AprilOh, I like this look on you. Great dress. As I get older, I like the maxi style more and more. I’ve never had one, but I love an elegant caftan, and this is much more versatile and elegant.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:17h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Becky! I think it has great lines 🙂
Toni
Posted at 08:29h, 14 AprilFantastic! It looks amazing on you and the fabric is perfect for the style. Great job.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:18h, 14 AprilThere’s nothing like a successful E A S Y sewing project. Many thanks for writing! 🙂
Irene
Posted at 08:41h, 14 AprilSo lovely! This definitely looks to be the perfect dress to relax and have fun in. (Could you please send some of that lovely warm weather north?)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:52h, 14 AprilHi Irene – So nice to hear from you! I believe I’m going to enjoy the dress very much. Why don’t you make a quick trip to the South for some nice warm weather? 🙂 🙂
Sam
Posted at 08:43h, 14 AprilI love a good maxi dress, and this is certainly that! Gorgeous fabric, gorgeous style and gorgeous location too!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:52h, 14 AprilThank you, Sam…… the location may be the best part of all! 🙂 🙂
jstarr4250
Posted at 08:43h, 14 AprilWhat a perfect pattern for your lovely Oona fabric! It suits you beautifully and the earrings are just the right touch. I agree with you exactly- I never thought I’d want a maxi for the same reasons you mention but once again you’ve whisked away my preconceived notions. It’s a gorgeous, easy breezy island style on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:54h, 14 AprilThank you, Julie! You could put maxi dresses to great use in your location! Can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
Bobbi
Posted at 09:11h, 14 AprilYou are adorable. Wonderful outfit. Oona is a hoot!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:56h, 14 AprilOona is definitely a hoot, but I don’t know how adorable I am 🙂 🙂 Thanks so much for the nice comment, Bobbi!
Angela
Posted at 09:15h, 14 AprilI truly love wearing maxis — you look good and are comfortable all at the same time. And no better place to wear one than at the beach:)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 20:59h, 14 AprilThank you, Angela! I feel comfortable and nicely dressed at the same time. I think I’m going to love wearing maxis after all of these years 🙂
Susan
Posted at 09:15h, 14 AprilThat dress is such a flattering style on you (although I’ve yet to see a style you can’t wear)! The large scale of your fabric works so well with that pattern. Motivates me to actually start making my summer vacation plans…
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:01h, 14 AprilThank you so much for the nice comment, Susan! I wasn’t sure what to do with the large print but believe I made the right decision 🙂 Hope you come up with some great summer plans!
Lynn
Posted at 09:24h, 14 AprilYour dress is very pretty and flattering.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:01h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Lynn!
Lori
Posted at 09:35h, 14 AprilFabulous dress, it looks wonderful on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:01h, 14 AprilThank you, Lori!
The Renegade Seamstress
Posted at 09:38h, 14 AprilYou look MAH-VA-LOUS in your new maxi! Well done!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:03h, 14 AprilMAH-VA-LOUS……. really??? Thank you so much, D A H – L I N G !
The Renegade Seamstress
Posted at 21:05h, 14 April🙂
Louisa Coburn
Posted at 09:41h, 14 AprilFar out and outstanding! I am still enjoying your blog, Sarah. I thought the orange lace was pretty outstanding ,too. A brave choice of color, but worked for you. You make me remember how much fun it was to roam a good fabric store.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:05h, 14 AprilSo nice to hear from you, Louisa, and I’m delighted you’re still following along! The orange dress was a stroke of LUCK! I wasn’t sure what color would appear after putting it in a sink of RIT, but miracles do happen 🙂 Many thanks for writing!
sewingaddict
Posted at 09:43h, 14 AprilAs a petite, I have shied away from maxi dresses, thinking they would overwhelm my figure. However, you have proven that a petite can wear them – and wear them well! Thanks for the inspiration. Your dress is lovely.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:09h, 14 AprilThank you so much! Although I’ve seen lots of petite women wearing maxis I thought they would overwhelm me…….. The simple style helps and as big as the print is, I believe
the limited colors keep it from overwhelming my height.
Andrea Engelhardt
Posted at 09:48h, 14 AprilHi. I looked up Edisto Island. We go to Charleston & Summerville but have never heard of this Island. I will check it out. I didn’t see a lot of things to do there – it must be a place to get away and rest which is always good.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:12h, 14 AprilHi Andrea! Edisto Beach is a wonderful family beach with little commercialization. There are a few restaurants, lots of water and boating activities and as you said ……… a great place to get away! 🙂
Sarah Ioannides
Posted at 10:04h, 14 AprilA true winner of a dress…And fantastic on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:12h, 14 AprilThanks so much, Sarah 🙂
sewamysew
Posted at 10:12h, 14 AprilYou look fabulous is this dress!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:13h, 14 AprilThank you, Amy! I think you did a great job on the Gertie blouse 🙂
madrod1
Posted at 10:18h, 14 AprilFabulous! I can’t believe you hadn’t made a maxi to wear, it is prefect. Great fabric!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:16h, 14 AprilThank you! I can’t believe I hadn’t made a maxi either – go figure 🙂
ewellons
Posted at 10:27h, 14 AprilGreat dress and wonderful pattern for that fabric! Like you, I was late to the maxi party but found that I loved the one and only one I made last summer. You’re going to get tons of wear out of that. Perfect for the beach.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:18h, 14 AprilHi Cissie! I really loved the pretty maxi you made last year! I can already tell the maxi is well suited for the beach…………I want more 🙂
Kathy
Posted at 10:51h, 14 AprilWhat a lovely dress! I’ve always stayed away from maxis as well…. but with a beach vacation coming soon I think I’ve now been inspired to give one a try. But I need a fantastic print like this!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:20h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Kathy! I think this pattern is well suited for all type of patterns. Good luck with your maxi and best wishes for a great beach vacation!
oonaballoona
Posted at 11:00h, 14 AprilGLORIOUS!!! i gasped when i saw the reveal, you look like a goddess. i LIVE in maxi dresses in the summer, and you’re inspriring me to throw one on with a sweater today and say the hell with it! the print placement is perfect…i hope hubs has noticed that gorgeous swoop on le derriere 🙂 .
very, very jealous over here. (and also still repentant on the dropsies.)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:25h, 14 AprilYou gasped?……..Did you say I look like a goddess??? Have you been drinking again?? There’s no need for jealousy with all of your chic maxis…… the David Bowie dress is too much! Many thanks again for this fun fabric and giving me the incentive to try something new!
PS………Hubs notices everything 🙂
cjgal
Posted at 11:03h, 14 AprilI love your maxi dress, you are making me want to drop everything and head to the beach! You look fabulous as always, great job 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:29h, 14 AprilMany thanks, KY girl! You live in Louisville……. but your cute last dress was more like UK colors. Are you a Cardinals fan?
cjgal
Posted at 22:47h, 14 AprilWell I am a UK alumni but my husband is hard core cards fan, I had to cheer them on for their national championship! The city pretty much went bonkers after the win, it was exciting 🙂
Teri
Posted at 11:05h, 14 AprilWhat a perfect pattern fabric pairing. Your dress is wonderful Sara. Enjoy your time at the beach!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:30h, 14 AprilThank you so much, Teri! My trip to the beach was a quick one…… hopefully more are in store later 🙂
Andrea
Posted at 11:14h, 14 AprilI love this dress on you! Such a fun print for spring and summer. Would be a great vacation dress, especially to somewhere warm and tropical. I cut out a very similar pattern yesterday but in more sedate black, hope to sew it today.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:31h, 14 AprilThank you, Andrea! I’m all for a trip to someplace warm and tropical 🙂 Good luck with your dress!
R
Posted at 11:18h, 14 AprilLOVE LOVE LOVE! 1.) I love yellow! It makes me look terrible, but I am detirmined to find a way to wear it anyway. 2.) I love a bold print! 3.) I am so into maxis right now. I never though I could wear them because I’m only 5′ tall, but this year I’ve found that with the right cut I can so rock them! And I plan to!
Great job, an inspiration as always!
(and what a great friend, Oonaballoona!)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:33h, 14 AprilThank you, Rachel! I’ve never worn much yellow and two summers ago I was told I need to bring more yellow in my life (long story)….. so I try 🙂
….. and you’re right, Oonaballoona is the greatest!
Libby Paul
Posted at 11:22h, 14 AprilNow I want a maxi dress. I’ll find a tailor in Bangkok to design and stitch one for me!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:34h, 14 AprilThank you, Libby! You’ll come back with some great maxis from Bangkok. Do you know about Thai silks?
artattack024
Posted at 11:23h, 14 AprilWhat great fabric and the perfect dress for it! I love the front and back V-neck. Killer combo on pattern and fabric for this maxi!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:36h, 14 AprilThanks, Dorcas! I think this dress needs a statement necklace, like that fabulous one I see in some of your pics…….. You’d look great in this pattern!
SA Curve Ruler
Posted at 11:29h, 14 AprilFabulous dress and fabric!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:37h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Claire!
missmarys
Posted at 13:02h, 14 AprilDo darn cute. Lovely really. Good tips on the edges. I “sew” shy away from those fabrics.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:37h, 14 AprilThank you! Steam a Seam will tame those edges that want to curl up and misbehave 🙂
danvillegirl
Posted at 14:48h, 14 AprilGreat looking dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:39h, 14 AprilThank you, Davillegirl! You know you are a giveaway winner, don’t you? Please send me your address to goodbyevalentino@gmail.com
mzsweetpea
Posted at 14:50h, 14 AprilWell I just found my dress for my son’s wedding in 4 weeks! The wedding is on the beach-as in N. Myrtle Beach….and this will be perfect! As in PERFECT………….Laura
You look smashing in it, and now you’ll need to make 2 more and your set for the summer! Isn’t stream a seam just the best stuff…it changed my sewing life!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:40h, 14 AprilThank you, Laura! I can see this for a N.Myrtle Beach wedding – good luck and do send me a pic!!!!
jlundy6116
Posted at 14:51h, 14 AprilLovely, as always. Good color on you. I just got back from a trip to Hilton Head, I love the east coast!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:46h, 14 AprilThank you! I have been missing your posts and I’m not sure why. LOVE your striped maxi!
carolinascallin
Posted at 15:51h, 14 AprilOh, I LOVE this dress! What a great fabric – and the pattern is wonderful! Perfect for the beach 🙂 This looks terrific on you! Know what you mean about maxi’s – and I feel the same way (except for a Lilly maxi, I’ve dismissed them…!) No more after seeing this one on you 🙂
Thanks for opening everyone’s eyes to the possibilities!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:46h, 14 AprilThank you, Cheryl! Hope all is well with you 🙂
crystalpleats
Posted at 15:54h, 14 AprilWhat a beautiful maxi dress. I love wearing them! The dress pattern and the fabric work great together. I was debating over this pattern at the McCall’s pattern sale at JoAnn the other day. I passed, but now I kinda wish I hadn’t
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:47h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Crystalpleats! I’m sure McCall’s will feature another sale soon, and this pattern is so easy you’ll be able to whip it up in no time. Good luck!
Sarah Jo
Posted at 16:54h, 14 AprilA perfect print for that dress! Making one for our trip to Kiawah, although it might be too hit for the SC heat when we go in July. I will perspire in style!
Sarah Jo
Posted at 16:55h, 14 AprilToo hot–not too “hit”!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:49h, 14 AprilThank you, Sarah Jo! It does get hot in SC during July no matter what you are wearing! I like the way you think 🙂
Jacqui
Posted at 17:00h, 14 Aprilwonderful rendition using some beautiful fabric! I have had a packet of steam a seam for yonks but never used it – you have prompted me to dig it out and give it ago . The edges look so good.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:49h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Jacqui! Steam a Seam is THE best 🙂
CherryPix
Posted at 19:29h, 14 AprilI love this look on you! The proportions are perfect..as is that fabric – breezy
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:50h, 14 AprilThanks, CherryPix! I’m glad I finally gave it a try 🙂
Bridget Mahoney
Posted at 19:49h, 14 AprilI had this pattern in my hand this afternoon and I put it back due to the shoulder ties- ick. Now, I wish I’d bought it. Oh well, another excuse to go to the fabric store!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:51h, 14 AprilHi Bridget – As you can tell i left off the shoulder ties at the recommendation of SewWil. They are really not needed at all 🙂
Cindy
Posted at 20:00h, 14 AprilThis is a real sleeper. The fabric is quite visually interesting but not too fancy or cluttered, and the pattern is exactly the same. I love that there are very few lines to chop up the fabric’s pattern; this style really lets the fabric shine — a perfect pairing. The dress looks spectacular on you, and so ideal for a beach community. Another smashing success!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:52h, 14 AprilThank you so much, Cindy! I knew I needed a pattern that would showcase the fabric, but it took a while to figure out the right pattern. 🙂
Barbara
Posted at 20:43h, 14 AprilOh my!!! Fantastic fabric, beautiful dress. Once again, you leave me wanting to copy. I have a wedding in the DR in about a month and this one needs to be on the list of things to do!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:53h, 14 AprilThanks, Barbara! You’ll be able to whip this up in no time. Good luck and can’t wait to see your version 🙂 🙂
Karen
Posted at 20:54h, 14 AprilIt’s gorgeous!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:54h, 14 AprilMany thanks, Karen!
Victoria
Posted at 21:20h, 14 April(Whistling) You look goreous Woman! I was just working on this dress for myself. Hope my results are as good as yours!!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 21:55h, 14 AprilEverything you make is fabulous, Victoria! Can’t wait to see your dress 🙂
Sharon
Posted at 23:23h, 14 AprilGorgeous maxi!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:41h, 16 AprilThank you, Sharon!
Heather
Posted at 23:41h, 14 AprilI need to get this pattern and start shopping for fabric. LOVE this dress!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:42h, 16 AprilThis pattern is so easy, you can make it while building a house too 🙂 Good luck with the house!
Heathersphere
Posted at 00:19h, 15 AprilYour dress is feather-liciously gorgeous! I’m sure Oonaballoonna is very flattered that you named your dress after her!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:44h, 16 AprilThank you, Heather! I couldn’t think of a better name for my dress 🙂 🙂 !!
sewmanju
Posted at 01:40h, 15 AprilBeautiful classy dress in a fab fabric!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:46h, 16 AprilMany thanks for the nice comment, Manju!
wimmie
Posted at 04:42h, 15 AprilThere you go again making something beautiful that I have not even considered. I’m 5ft 4inches and a maxi up until this review has not been on my to do list. As always you look wonderful. You and Oonaballoonna did a great job.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:48h, 16 AprilThank you, Wimmie! If 5’2″ me can wear a maxi, I KNOW 5’4″ you can wear one 🙂 🙂
Sheila
Posted at 07:23h, 15 AprilBeautiful dress and the print is absolutely perfect for it.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:51h, 16 AprilThank you so much, Sheila!
Kay
Posted at 10:54h, 15 AprilIt is a beautiful dress.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:52h, 16 AprilMany thanks, Kay!
LLADYBIRD
Posted at 14:52h, 15 AprilWhoaaa, you look fabulous!! That is the perfect fabric for that dress – so pretty and summery, and very Oona indeed 🙂 Definitely get more maxi dresses in your life, that’s a good look for you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:55h, 16 AprilThank you so much, LLadybird! Don’t know why I waited so long on the maxi but now I’m ready for more 😉
ShanniLoves...
Posted at 16:53h, 15 AprilWow this is awesome!! It looks so great on you. Really love it!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:58h, 16 AprilThank you, Shanni! I just read you are going to do me-made-may-13. I’m going to do that too – can’t wait:)
Thimble & Cork
Posted at 08:53h, 16 AprilI love this fabric! I’m a huge maxi fan and this looks stunning on you! Job well done yet again. 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 13:59h, 16 AprilMany thanks! I never expected to become a maxi fan , but the dress passed its trial run with flying colors. I hope more are on the way!
Almeda
Posted at 09:33h, 16 AprilAnd once again, your new creation is just wonderful! I am amazed at every new piece and it quickly becomes my “new favorite”…well, just until the next post. 🙂 From your more formal and most beautiful lace dresses to your more casual pieces, like this adorable Oonaballoona maxi dress, your selection of fabric and pattern choices is so perfect. It is evident you are not only building a marvelous wardrobe, but having so much fun doing so. Thanks for inspiring!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 14:02h, 16 April……..and thank you, Almeda for this very kind comment! It’s true, I’ve had so much fun during my return to sewing clothes – such a pleasant surprise to connect with like-minded people from everywhere!
jillybe
Posted at 04:50h, 17 AprilGorgeous on you! I swear, if I keep seeing results like this I WILL make myself a maxi dress this summer…… (if only I thought I could look as good as you do!)
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:43h, 21 AprilUmmm……. you would look fabulous in a maxi dress and I hope you’ll make one for yourself! Many thanks for writing 🙂
gingermakes
Posted at 09:15h, 17 AprilGAH!!! This is jaw-droppingly amazing!!!!! I. LOVE. IT. Beautiful!!! What a perfect pattern for this jersey!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:46h, 21 AprilThanks, Gingermakes!! Once I saw SewWil’s maxi I knew I must have one – Oona’s fabric was the perfect choice. Funny how things come together, huh? 🙂 🙂
Sandra
Posted at 04:47h, 18 AprilWhat a fabulous dress – the fabric looks more like a cotton than a jersey which would just make it amazing to wear. I love the fall of the skirt, so flattering. Simply Beautiful!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:47h, 21 AprilThank you so much, Sandra! The pattern, fabric and entire project caught me be surprise…….oh, how I love surprises like this!
sewruth
Posted at 15:31h, 19 AprilI’m fashionable late darling but you look divine.. Martinis did you say?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:48h, 21 AprilMartinis, cosmopolitans, bellinis……. come on over and we will have a few 🙂
Trisha
Posted at 17:26h, 19 AprilOoooh, how lovely! You look great in this dress, and the fabric is stellar.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 06:51h, 21 AprilMany thanks, Trisha! It was a fun and easy project 🙂
Ella
Posted at 08:58h, 21 AprilI have to agree with how comfortable maxi dresses are, I could just wear them everyday. The pattern and the fabric are perfectly matched, it’s gorgeous!
Crafty Claire
Posted at 14:51h, 21 AprilI think the dress looks amazing in you. I’ve just discovered your blog, and I’m AMAZED by all you have achieved in nearly 2 years. Incredible, I’ll be following you from now on!
coco
Posted at 07:47h, 24 AprilLove love love your banana leaf maxi! You look terrific, great style for you.
Calico Stretch
Posted at 04:06h, 25 AprilWoop woop summer has arrived! Lovely dress as always and thanks for the link to SewWil’s PR place. 🙂
Lynne
Posted at 20:09h, 25 AprilI can’t imagine a more perfect pairing of pattern and print! (OOO, THAT is some alliteration!) Seriously, great dress and it looks amazing on. We love the maxi!!!!
Carolyn
Posted at 07:22h, 27 AprilAbsolutely gorgeous!! The perfect marriage of fabric and style. You look smashing! and so summer ready 🙂
Stephanie N.
Posted at 19:41h, 02 MayHi there! Slmstyle from Pattern Review here, AKA Stephanie. I love everything that you make as you are classy, sophistocated and create really beautiful apparel! You look so amazing in this dress and I just love the way it hugs your curves 😉
I am planning to cut and sew this dress TONIGHT to wear on vacation in Mexico which we leave for TOMORROW NIGHT, so cross your fingers it fits me exactly like yours does and sews up fast and easy too. Luckily, I am a speedy seamstress!
One question: did you sew it right out of the package as the size that is suggested on the pattern envelope or did you have to make adjustments? I am 5’9″, small busted, and hate to make patterns that end up humongous, which happens all too often with the Big 4 patterns. I usually need to add to the length of things, especially a maxi dress to get it just right, but hope that the bodice fits as nicely as your version does. I think I’ll go down a size and go from there.
Thanks for creating such an inspirational dress!
-Stephanie
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 19:54h, 02 MayThank you, Stephanie! You’ll look greatin this dress- I cut a size smaller and am glad I did! I’ve also emailed you. Good luck with the sewing and have fun on your vacation!
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Jenny
Posted at 10:57h, 24 MayThis dress is beautiful! I think it looks fantastic on you! I’m the same height on you so I think I’ll give this pattern a try. It’s been sitting on my shelf too long …
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Posted at 10:00h, 25 May[…] are finished with a narrow hem rather than a facing or lining. Having made the dress once before (blogged here) I knew what issues I would face with the upper bodice popping open, and overlapped the upper front […]
Tonipet
Posted at 01:58h, 03 JuneWhat a beautiful inspiration you are. Loved all your ideas. I would like to link my hub “Famous Dress Cuts You Should Know” to this wonderful blog, I hope it is fine. So many women will get the many practical ideas from your work. I knew how to sew but not as beautiful as those dresses you got. Thanks to you, now I can make use of my mother’s old sewing machine just lying around. I would love to sew my own dresses.
Thank you very much for being an inspiration to us many women. More power and blessings! -:=)Tonette/Tonipet
Lorna
Posted at 08:16h, 07 JuneHello! Your dress is really lovely – what a perfect fit! And perfect fabric, it looks fantastic. You’ve insprired me – I don’t own any maxi dresses, so I’m buying this pattern now! The sun is finally out in Scotland and I’ve nothing to wear (we’re usually just subjected to cold and rain!) so I’d better get fabric shopping.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:30h, 12 JuneThank you, Lorna for the nice comment! You’ll love this pattern. How I’d love to visit Scotland 🙂
karen s
Posted at 09:27h, 06 JulyThis is a beautiful dress.
evelien
Posted at 15:38h, 23 AprilWaw this is a very nice dress! I want to make it :-). Where can I find the pattern of this fabric ? And how much fabric do I need ? 🙂
Kind regards
Evelien