I somehow wasn't sure I could do it, but look, I have made my first tunic dress, using the lovely
Kate Pattern from Sew Me Something. I am absolutely delighted that I have made something which I can wear! This material was from a vintage fair and I got it at a really good price, so that is an extra bonus.
There are no fastenings with this pattern and so it is generous in size. I could probably have gone to one size smaller on the top, as the shoulders are quite wide and my sewing teacher, Sue, told me I had narrow shoulders. We did alter the pattern a bit as we went along.
Here I am modelling - I don't actually like having my photo taken, hence the 'from the shoulders down' look!
The back (I did take it in a bit down the centre back seam).
A side view, with my new black ankle boots (I bought them on a bit of a whim, decided I had nothing I could wear them with and couldn't find any tunic tops/dresses I liked in the shops, so the idea of making a tunic dress was born).
Demonstrating the pockets - a pocket is always useful, I find!
Now, I have gone on and on about the dress, so will have to pluck up the courage to actually wear it to work next week. It is very different from what I usually wear (trousers, t-shirt and cardigan) but I am going to challenge myself. I have already started the next tunic dress and have three others to make as I have bought and washed the material already. At my next sewing lesson, I am (at long last) going to start the A line denim skirt!
Congratulations. It looks lovely, and so so comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThanks, EC. I am aiming to have several of these dresses as they do seem to be very comfy!
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Ellie
It looks great. Fabulous fabric choice. x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melanie. I was a bit concerned about the fabric initially, as it is rather more ostentatious than I usually go for, but I am pleased I stuck with my choice.
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Ellie
Well done! Itlooks really professional! Good for you for plucking up the courage to make it and good luck with the skirt
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy. I am so pleased with how it turned out and have already gained a lot of confidence from the sewing lessons, which I am loving. The skirt will be a challenge I think, due to the sizing, but I am looking forward to getting to grips with zips.
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Ellie
Very well done Ellie! It is so rewarding when you acquire a new skill and you have definitely done that. I'm sure when you wear your lovely tunic to work you will get so many admiring comments-your colleagues will be asking what you are making next!
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Alison xx
Thanks, Alison. I definitely won't be able to hide when I wear this! I keep my colleagues up to date with my progress (even if they aren't interested!!), but it will be interesting to find out what they think of the finished dress. I'm onto dress 2 now (in a fabric I absolutely love!) and will then be starting the skirt.
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Ellie
Well done you! I hope that you love wearing it. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy. I'm sure I will enjoy wearing it, once I overcome my slight concern about it being different from what I usually wear. A personal challenge...
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Ellie
You have done that so well. I really like the 'cap sleeve' effect.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Toffeeapple. I enjoyed sewing it and learnt a lot - it was the first time I had set sleeves or used gathering stitches for the pockets and sleeves. I'm looking forward to making more in different materials and to learning how to put in a zip on my next project.
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Ellie
Wow, well done Ellie! It must be so great to wear something you made yourself!
ReplyDeleteI love it that you challenge yourself... I should do the same to be honest...
Love, Mirjam.
Thanks, Mirjam. I must admit that I did feel very proud of myself - I haven't made many successful items of clothing in the past. I like an occasional challenge, particularly a creative one!
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Ellie