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Tres bien ensemble

Junebug

6/30/2011

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If you've been hanging around these parts for any length of time, you probably equated my complete failure to mention June sewing with yet another missed target. And, I wouldn't blame you. I've been playing catch-up...basically since I started! But, I'm back on track this month! 
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I used Simplicity 4475, view 2. I knew that I wanted to line my dress with a muslin fabric, and I didn't want it to feel bulky or stiff, so I decided to forego the front and back neck facings and used the lining as a self-facing. I also added a subtle, white piping to the neck and sleeve edges. 
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While it was time consuming, I hand-stitched the lining around the arms and zipper. I machine hemmed the skirt lining a half inch shorter than my outer skirt, and hand-hemmed my main fabric. It's also worth noting that I shortened the pattern by six inches prior to cutting.
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For fabric, I went in search of a small, dainty print; I found this calico quilting fabric at Joann. I will warn you, I needed a whole additional yard of material from what the pattern called for, nap or not I had mere scraps remaining by the time I got to the front skirt panel. I had to make an emergency trip to get more! Disaster averted! 
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This pattern is VERY easy to put together. The raglan sleeve construction is surprising self-explanatory. The fit on my finished dress is pretty fantastic. Overall, I'm thrilled that this dress came together so beautifully. 
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My favorite part of this dress is the full skirt! Look how flouncy it is! I'm so happy to end this month on a high note! Hopefully, this pace will carry me into July and be a sign of good things to come!
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Vanessa link
6/30/2011 01:54:53 am

I love this! My super long term craft goal is to make myself a piece of clothing.

Great job!

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Miranda link
6/30/2011 04:50:51 am

It is just adorable! Also, I received my pattern and gift certificate from the give away!!!! Thank you SO much.

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Napiligal link
6/30/2011 12:55:33 pm

You are so cute. I think I wore that dress back in the 60's! My mom was a seamstress and made most all of my clothes. at 60 cents for the patten in must have been the 50's or 60's!

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pinkundine link
7/1/2011 01:05:37 am

Wow, it's gorgeous. Love the fabric you chose. also, completely in love with your green shoes!

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Jenny link
7/1/2011 01:31:02 am

I love that fabric, such a cute print! I am also a bit of a fan of full, flouncy skirts, this one is gorgeous, and the fit is perfect, very 50/60's, my favourite era!

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Happymousefairy link
7/1/2011 02:39:58 am

That dress is gorgeous, it's a lovely shape and the fabric suits it perfectly!

I need to take a lesson from you and get on with sewing - I'm currently terrified of screwing up my two clothkits skirts!

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Vivianne link
7/1/2011 06:45:58 am

Very pretty ! You must feel very satisfied :-)

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Clarissa
7/5/2011 04:35:33 am

This dress is adorable. It looks like the perfect frock for spinning fun girly circles in.

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Julie link
7/7/2011 12:16:23 am

Wow! That is the cutest dress in the whole wide world! I love vintage dresses. I'm thinking we should start a dress revolution! Lovely blog, I can't wait to read more!

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Suzanne link
7/7/2011 03:41:42 am

You did a wonderful job..very summery! Hey, plans can be made, but they usually get readjusted!

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Sally link
7/14/2011 12:43:57 am

Great project! I love the finishing touches to the inside. So neat!

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suzy
7/26/2011 12:59:57 pm

I love it! This is THE DRESS I have been searching for... Where did you get the pattern? Why oh why don't they sell these patterns in regular fabric shops?!

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