Neither the thread chain loop nor the hook and loop closure survived the long haul on the last version of this dress. I won't spend too much time thinking about what that says about my hand sewing skills! I decided to live on the wild side and skip both this time.
If you're interested in sewing this dress, let me give you a tip that'll make it come together in no time. The instructions tell you to finish all of the side seams of this dress using a serger or zigzap stitch. I did that, but I also finished all four sides of each pocket. Then all of your seams with be finished! Easy peasy.
Speaking of that pocket, Indigo absolutely loved it! She said it was her favorite pocket ever!
She said, "Mom, I can touch my hands inside the pocket." She's definitely an enthusiastic child and I love when she takes notice of special features like this one.
{The fabric for this dress is Robert Kaufman Spot On Bermuda. I was inspired by this dress to use contrast bands for the cuffs only.}
Oh it's so classy and perfect! Love that print and the contrast cuffs. I need to make this one again.
ReplyDeletei love everything about this dress - have been wanting to make my niece one. I struggle with the loop closure too - have you done any alternative?
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula! I noticed that on my girls' store bought dresses, none had a loop and hook closure. So I felt it was okay to omit that - and I can always add it later if I feel it needs it. I didn't feel like the collar needed the button. To me, it was more like an extra embellishment. I had bought a beautiful little button that would have looked cute on this dress, but my girls are v e r y independent about dressing and undressing themselves and I felt the delicate thread chain would likely get accidentally ripped off, like last time. I never want my girls to feel like the things I make them are too delicate to play in, be kids in, etc so this just worked for us. Personally, I thought it looked fine without the thread chain and button - but you could always add it if you felt it was necessary. Liesl's tutorial on making the tread chain was fantastic - if you decide to go in that direction. :)
DeleteDelightful! Love the whole look, your little girl is cute as a button too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and sophisticated (in a GOOD way) dress! Love it! And I would get a kick out of that pocket too, I don't blame her!
ReplyDeleteWow! This dress is gorgeous! (and so are your photos!)
ReplyDeleteI just love this dress, Rachel!
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