I’ve decide to make something to wear. I keep running into people that have made some of the cutest clothes for themselves and I thought I needed to get in on some of that action, you know, in my free time.
The fabric has been purchased, the pattern cut out and I’m one my way. If I had planned a little better, I might have thought to maybe get some fabric that would transition into Fall. (That thought occurred to me after everything was cut out.)
I’ve made this dress once before. It turned out great, only it ended up being a couple of sizes too big. Don’t ask me where I went wrong. I went by the measurements on the back, but it looked kind of “tent-like”, if ya know what I mean. I am going to try it again (smaller size this time), because I just love this pattern and I think the dress is really cute.
I went over and got the Schoolhouse Tunic pattern from Gina but I haven’t even bought fabric yet. I’m scared. Please show pics when you’re done. Maybe it’ll help me work up the nerve….
Love your fabric choices, Gina! Also, call me crazy, but I think what you chose works perfectly for Fall! Can’t wait to see it all finished!(:
Love that pattern. I know about patterns and their goofy size system that they use. I don’t know why they changed it. According to the measurements on their chart and what I take of myself, I would be making a size 20 and it’s too big. What I do is to make a mock-up in cheap muslin to make sure it fits. It may take a little more time but then you’ll have an accurate pattern (once the garment fits, take it apart and use it as your pattern), then you can cut out the nice fabric or buy the right amount.