I thought I would get heaps
more time to sew before we went on holiday. However, since I got sick, really
sick, I set myself the goal of sewing just two items.
The first being a dress for
Sarah, we were partnered up in the Handmade Dress Swap. More on that in another
post. The second item I wanted to complete before going on holiday was a beach
cover/dress for myself.
While at work, selecting the
fabric for Sarah, I came across this bright red and purple fabric, with apples
and pears. Bright and fun, just what I wanted. Or if you go by it's correct
name: 'Vintage Poplin #7.
I already had a pattern in my
collection I knew I wanted to use, a ready easy and basic McCall's pattern M6552.
From cutting, to finishing the kimono style dress everything was super easy. As
usual, I did not follow the instructions completely and altered a few things along
the way. Such as I used pre-made bias for the neckline instead of cutting it
from the fabric. Plus, I used pre-bought bias to form the casing for the
drawstring. As this is the second time using this pattern, I knew this would
speed things along.
Verdict? I loved it and wore
it so much in Bali . I cut it to a length that
it would be long enough to wear to breakfast, but short enough to be cool in
the heat.
I have called this kimono
Eve. As I was sewing it I kept thinking of something her Mumma told me, that
she called apples 'bopples'.
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