If you've read many posts on this blog you will know that I prefer to look at a finished item and have a go at making it myself rather than read instructions. (A quick look at the SLIK and Quick tab on this blog show 30 odd items, of which at least 3/4 are where I've "re-invested the wheel" rather than follow instructions!)
But, I've been seeing lots of basic tunics on Pinterest, and as well as Nessa who sews a lot, Janine has recently made a tunic, and I finally decided to take the plunge and take a departure into dressmaking.
I remembered Clothkits from childhood, and had heard they were trading again, so asked Mr Google, and found their website. What I *remembered* were dresses etc printed onto fabric, like this:
What looks like fuzzy lines are the cutting lines for different sizes.
So that's what I expected when I ordered this
What I got was *real dressmaking* stuff! fabric, paper pattern, thread and oh good grief, a ZIP! All included so I had no excuse not to start!
I didn't want to use the lovely linen on my first attempt as I'm not a standard size, so I used some donated fabric and gave it a go (do excuse Niki's bedroom as my backdrop, she has the only even half length mirror in the house)
I need to talk to mum about a few alterations, but I'm rather chuffed that (a) I followed all the instructions - they were really well written, and (b) noticed that the zip was optional (phew) and (c) there was no un-sewing necessary and (d) the pockets and top stitching went fine
Get me - I might be a dressmaker's daughter, but I think I just did some dressmaking!
Whoo! Look at you! I have a fab tunic dress that I must take a pattern from and duplicate. Fashion is quite kind to us non standard girls at the moment isn't it. :-)
ReplyDeletewell done x my dressmaking days ended when my daughter announced she was ... TO OLD for the dresses made for her!!! I always admire anyone who does do it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab result for your first attempt x
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteyour attempts have worked beautifully, I used to make all my clothes but since I started embroidery and then quilting have done none mind you I now live in trousers and they are tricky to do
ReplyDeleteWell done you Benta, that looks like the start of a great new hobby :)
ReplyDeleteWell done you! Does this mean that the dressmakers dummies will be vying for room along with your quilting gear? Another hobby - just what you need!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really good so far!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on giving this a go!