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April 01, 2007
A Shirtdress on an Ugly Sunday
It is another dreary day here in the Twin Cities. Blargh. The good news is that I have very nearly completed my first shirtdress! It was a Threads pattern by Simplicity and thus had a few more steps/details than I am used to, but it is coming together pretty well so far. (Are those patterns slightly more complicated or is it my imagination??) All I have left is to cut open the buttonholes (which look good to me!), attach buttons, and tack down the facing. Then it will be done! I have had to take this one a bit slower than my usual mad rush because of all the little things and I have still not yet decided about the pockets. I know A Dress A Day's Erin is sold on pockets, but I'm just not sure yet. I will take a pic and then solicit advice from you, faithful readers.
My next dress, methinks, will be a royal blue minidress made from a free downloadable Burda pattern!
Her name is Zoe (the dress, of course!) Isn't she a cutie? I was very impressed by the styling of their free patterns. Danielle is very sweet too. Even with some of the higher-end Simplicity patterns you have to work against the photo. I am constantly showing J dresses to which he responds apathetically before I explain how it could actually be made to look cool instead of like some drab churchlady from 1991. It is an uphill battle, people. Take a note from Burda, you patternbook stylists!
It was a bit annoying to assemble the thing, but took less time than a trip to the fabric store. I also like that they are promoting the sale of items made from their free patterns on Etsy. I will probably start this Wednesday. Tomorrow there is supposed to be at least an ounce of sun, so it will be a better photo day than today. Can you tell I need a change of scenery?!
Posted by loyd0008 at April 1, 2007 06:05 PM
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I'm glad the Burda pattern worked out. I'm considering the pants pattern they are offering, but I was waiting to hear from someone who tried the free patterns first. Your new site looks great. Very Villianous.
Posted by: ShannonAnn at April 2, 2007 09:17 AM
Not sure how the proportions are going to come out, but it is really quick so far! (Probably because it is tiny!) I cut it out and put the interfacing on last night. The fabric was cheap, so if it doesn't work, I can chalk it up to a learning experience...
Posted by: villain at April 2, 2007 10:11 AM