Anyone know a 13 yr old girl who could give me lessons in taking selfies? Or not. My “photographers” are MIA right now, so I had to dig out the tripod and give it a go. I failed miserably. I cut my head off, was out of focus, I forgot to take my sunnies off or I just plain forgot to smile! I worked myself into a lather of sweat and so these pics will just have to do.
Now on to the dress… I bought this fabric at a thrift store! Can you believe that?!! Who gives away a lovely gem like this and I wonder what plans they may have once had for it? I love the color and the print, it feels very “me”and I love red tulips! I think that it is a silk shantung. I only had a meter and a half of this fabric so my pattern choices were limited. Anytime I have a shortage of fabric, I pick a pattern with more and smaller pieces, giving me the ability to play “puzzle” with them on my fabric. I thought that Newlook 6774 would fit the bill. And it did.
My Review:
Pattern: Newlook 6774
Fabric used: Silk shantung that I thrifted!
Instructions: Were clear and straightforward.
Changes I made: I lined the skirt portion of this dress in addition to the bodice. I hand stitched the crossover part of the bodice to prevent gaping. Instead of using the fabric tabs on the straps of this dress, I choose to pleat and hand stitch them in place with tiny, invisible stitches. I also added inseam side pockets. Of course!
Repeat worthy? I recommend this pattern but I’ll probably move on to another…
After my selfies didn’t go so well, I put the dress on my form and lugged her outside for better pictures. What my neighbors must think!
Here is a close up of the pleating that I added to the straps. I am so pleased with my hand stitching here and I love the shaping it gave the dress.
I remembered to get a back view!
Here is the one picture that my head wasn’t cut off AND I smiled. Still blurry… but I’m smiling.
Lovely dress! I like the pleats you added to the straps. Selfies can be difficult, I have a remote control that helps a lot, but I always feel like a goof taking pictures of myself.
Oh beautiful. I love love the fabric. I always adore your fabric choices. The bodice on this dress is gorgeous and the pleating on the straps just make it. As for photos I use a tripod too as I have no one to take pics. I used to always get them blurry but I got the hang of it after a couple of Me-Made-Mays. I focus on a wall or a bush and then stand right in front or sometimes I put a stool or something where I want to stand to focus on and then run and push the prop out of the camera range and stand in its place. I am sure it looks totally ridiculous as I run about like a mad woman but my neighbours can't see into the back yard thank goodness. The things we do to document our makes…
Thanks Marrie!
What a gorgeous fresh summer dress. Great find at the thrift store. 🙂
I have that problem with all my shots. I'm out of focus and everything else is in focus. Great dress. What a thrift store find that fabric was! I adore your little hand stitched pleats.
May I ask where you found the fabric for MMM Day 27 Graphic Design dress? Do you buy most of your fabric in NS or on line?
Thank you and I am enjoying your wonderful blog. 🙂
Almeda
Hi Almeda, I found that fabric at Fabricville. It was 97% cotton and 3% spandex. The name on the bolt was Telio&Cie Harlequin Prt. Good luck finding it! No I don't buy anything online yet…I think I am missing out on some great finds though. Thanks for your lovely comments!
Thanks Kristy, I get very lucky at the thrift store. As my kids get older, they aren't home as much to take pics for me. I may have to invest in a remote…
Haha! Thanks for the tips!
Amelda,
I was just at Fabricville in Bayers Rd today…getting buttons…because I am on a fabric buying ban..boo. Anywaaaays, the fabric you are looking for is still there! And right now it is on sale for buy one meter get two free!!!! That's a great deal.
I would love if you sent me a pic of your make with it and I can even show it off here on the blog if you would like!
Ready set sew!
Margo
GASP! Who does give away fabric like that? I'd be stroking it and calling it precious. Beautiful dress, I really like the faux wrap and pleats on the straps.
I know right!!! I was so enamored with it that it took me forever to cut it!! Thanks Heather!
Lovely dress! The fabric is so pretty… Yes, very you!
And don´t worry about the pics: they are artistic! 😉
Wow what a great thrift store score!! Turned into such a beautiful dress!
Thanks Merche, you're so sweet.
Thanks Shanni!
Beautiful as always, despite the lack of photographers in your area.
I really like your shoulder treatment, it really adds a sophisticated look to your dress.
Thanks Margo! 🙂