Thursday, April 30, 2015

Finished: Simplicity 1801

In the nick of time!! As host of April's Stashbusting Sew Along, it would be quite in embarrassing not to make anything, right? I thought I could knock out two projects pretty quickly: a jacket that's bright and beautiful and just needs cuffs, a lining, and some buttons and this dress. Both proved challenging in their own ways, but mostly I've just been way too busy to concentrate on sewing.


I sewed up Cynthia Rowley Simplicity 1801, view C. I really love the pattern, I love the lines and the gathers, but I hate that it's for woven fabrics. I mean, doesn't it just look perfect in a jersey knit?!


Anyway, easy enough to remedy. I cut it out a two sizes too small and used my serger to stitch everything up.


 I don't typically wear maxi dresses, but this one is just so comfortable and perfect to throw on when I'm feeling lazy this spring/summer.  Plus, I'm excited to have more colors in my wardrobe. :D

While I tried to make the top look super nice, I didn't bother hemming the bottom. I know jersey tends to stretch over time so I'll just hack it off as it grows.



I did use black thread on a hot pink dress, which could have been bad, but I don't think it's super noticeable.


Look at the gathers in the back!! I think it's one of my favorite projects just for the design.


I spent the day at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and it was just so lovely. I still ache from all the walking I did, but it was one of the nicest days so far this year, and the scenery was just incredible.

Is anyone else making vibrant, spring projects from their stash?

18 comments:

  1. Very pretty! You look great in hot pink and the dress is both elegant and comfortable-looking.

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    1. Thank you so much! I was afraid I would look a bit dowdy when I was constructing it. X)

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  2. What a great dress! I love your version in the jersey knit. The dress looks GREAT on you too! Keep sewing & posting.
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  3. Very nice. You're not the only one who was pushed outside their comfort zone for April. I think a few of us made things we wouldn't have thought of making otherwise. Yay for filling enormous gaps in the wardrobe!

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    1. I hope I can continue to add bright items to my very dark wardrobe because it's just so much fun to wear! (And I really love the challenge/group for all of the encouragement it provides!) :D

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  4. Very pretty! It look perfect for spring. :)

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    1. Thank you, yes, I feel like all the pretty flowers blooming! (Ha, I know that sounds silly, but I still...)

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  5. It looks stunning! Love the color :)

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  6. Beautiful dress and awesome photos Kristin but my favorite photo is the last one! I's like a happy movie ending :)

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    1. That's so sweet, thank you! The last one turned out brilliantly, and I didn't even want to take it - all credit for that shot goes to my amazing photographer. :D

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  7. Beautiful dress! The color really suits you too.

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  8. I've made a sack dress in vibrant nano iro gauze for the challenge, but my email to join the group didn't get sent! I'll be blogging it though. Love your dress can't imagine the fit in woven would be as gorgeous and you rock the colour.

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    1. Thank you so much!! And that's so strange! Are you in the facebook or flickr group??

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  9. Beautiful! Perfect for those hot summer days.

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    1. Thank you! I'm definitely looking forward to summer now. :)

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