Sewn: Cynthia Rowley 2406 - red corsage dress

After an afternoon of sewing and ironing, this is what I achieved:
Yes, a ridiculous photo of me posing as a flamingo {which is what you get when you ask an 11 year old to take a photo}! An almost completed dress.

Pattern used: The pattern I used was dress D from pattern 2406, Cynthia Rowley. 

Sizing: I wasn't exactly sure which measurement to use as it was in US dress sizes. I went for a US 8 hoping it was a UK 10, but could have got away with a US 6 I think. {I am a UK 8-10 size}.

Fabric used: I used a spotted cotton poplin.

Adaptions: I added some top stitching where there was none, especially down the back and round the arm holes. This top stitching would also have looked good in a contrasting colour.

Problems: By the time I got to the shoulder straps, I just couldn't understand how to do it, so although they are attached okay, the inside isn't so neat as it should be.


I am not used to following patterns and made an error right at the beginning by attaching the fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the top of the dress. Luckily, I managed to rip the interfacing off and started again!

I made the sash belt, as it just becomes a shift dress otherwise, and I like both ways of wearing it which are suggested on the pattern, although I took a good 20cm off the length of the sash because it looked enormous.
Once I have purchased a hook and eye for the back, I will show you it.

Love Mrs Jones x

Comments

  1. The dress looks lovely. I love the fabric and recognise it........I have just made and worn the dress to my son's wedding last weekend in exactly the same fabric! It washes beautifully too!
    Julie xxxxxxxxx

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  2. I saw that dress on your blog! I am glad it washes well.

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  3. Wow that looks one very complicated pattern and you did a great job it looks gorgeous on you. dee x

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