Sunday 12 September 2010

Japanese sewing part two

i tell you, i'm never going to be able to wipe the grin off my face this time! not much to say other than 


'LOOK WHAT I MADE!!!!!'


from the stylish dress book this time, i really do seem to be lured in by the dress on the covers of these Japanese craft books (but then there are also a lot of other patterns in this book i plan to make too)



i used a neutral linen blend to make it, with a few small snippets of Denyse Schmidt's hope valley fabric & a little lace on the pockets (i do love a pocket)


this one came together easy enough, slightly more tricky than the last, but nothing too scary


& i love, love, love it, so much so that i've been wearing it all weekend (but i have needed to throw on a 3/4 length t underneath - just to keep the chill off)


there's no stopping me now

17 comments:

  1. That is lovely Kelly- it really suits you and looks so comfy. I nearly bought one of the Japanese sewing books a few months back but chickened out as I was worried I might not be able to understand it! x

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  2. Oooh that's lovely - I love the details on the pockets, it looks so comfy too.

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  3. I love this - great fabric choice. I have the same book and will give the pattern a go. I hope my effort will turn out as well as yours has!

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  4. There is no stopping you and I don't blame you.
    It's gorgeous, the linen works so well.
    How easy or difficult are the Japanese sewing books? When I see what you make I really want to have ago but I'm a complete novice when it comes to dress making. One day, when I'm feeling brave!!

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  5. Lush you've inspired me now too!

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  6. That is so nice, well done! It looks perfect on you. It would look like a sack on me. I've always been envious of peeps who can carry off that look. :-)

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  7. That is so amazing! You must be so proud!

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  8. Stunning! I love the bits of hope valley - great fabric choices all around.

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  9. yay! you are on a roll!!! more please : )
    {loving it over the long tee}
    well done...you must be feeling confident with 2 under your belt now. i must try too. if only to have something new in my wardrobe for autumn!

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  10. Wowee! This is awesome kelly! I went shopping on saturday looking for a dress in that similar shape but couldnt find one. The only one was in Gap for £35, so put it back ;0(
    I might have to try to make one. I am a bit of a novice with sewing, do you think it is easy enough pattern to follow, for a numpty like me? x

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  11. I love this dress and your creations are tempting me to buy one of the Japanese sewing books and have a go. Also a little nervous about following the instructions. Well done you.

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  12. What a lovely dress! It's really great, I would love to have that! Best wishes from Crete Teje

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  13. What a perfick dress for hiding the Michelin(s)!!
    Maggie at http://mrsrunofthemills.blogspot.com

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  14. I'm just so excited to see these wonderful pieces you're sewing, they're fabulous, and so my cup of tea, I think I'm just going to have to buy that stylish dress book, it's so inspiring. I'm too late to have voted for you and your dress on the lets make poll, but I would have voted for your dress, no contest. Love Vanessa xxx

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  15. what do I enter to follow you on instagram?
    can you let me know
    pollygugino@comcast.net
    thanks!
    I love the top! would love the pattern to try and make one.

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  16. Hello! I am a beginner, and i have sewn a few simple dresses without using a pattern. I want to learn to use patterns, and just ordered all 3 editions of the Stylish Dress Book. Do you think they are suitable for a relative beginner to patterns? Are they highly complicated? I have heard mixed reviews on the subject. Thanks!

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  17. Jaime, the dresses aren't complicated - the most difficult thing is picking out the correct pattern pieces and tracing them. If you can handle that, you should be fine.

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