Sunday, December 10, 2006

Retrooooo

Hannahs latest dress. The fabric is a corderoy... but it is much lighter than standard corderoy.

I did not really like the break in the pattern from the seam between the bodice and the skirt, so I added some brown ribbon (stitched with orange cotton) to break it up, also using the ribbon as a tie at the back of the dress.

I am really pleased with the outcome. This was my 3rd re-do of the pattern, and by far the best finish/fit.

My only wish is that Hannah had darker hair, so she was better able to pull of a dark dress - but it hides the dirt and stains!! So it is worth it either way.

9 comments:

Natalie said...

That is such a gorgeous dress! I love the added ribbon sash too.

I bought some of that fabric awhile ago - but haven't worked out what I want to make with it yet ;)

Andrea said...

YAY for you Sharon, you have perfectd that pattern to exactly what you wanted! It must feel fantastic!
Those colours are adorable on Hannah.

Little Munchkins said...

That dress is beautiful Sharon. I think the ribbon finishes the whole outfit nicely.

Cass said...

Sharon, the dress looks great. I love the fabric.

Leah said...

Very nice Sharon! Well done. You really are flying now aren't you? I am so jealous! ;)

Belinda said...

Z sent me the link to your Blog. Love love love the retro dress. You are very talented. M wears her top you made all the time. I will have to send you some pics.

(Chat from EB)

Anonymous said...

Just adorable Sharon! I love the ribbon tie as well. It really finished it off nicely.

Anonymous said...

Oh i adore that dress, and the overalls a few posts ago. The color is wonderful :)

Madeline said...

Gosh Sharon I am so jeleous of you! I wish I was able to sew but I am hopeless at anything crafty! Your outfits are just the kind of things I look for when buying clothes for Madi.

(Betty Boo from EB)