It is not perfect, but I am really pleased with it and I thought that this would be a great first post! I stopped buying RTW clothing as part of Goodbye Valentino's challenge, on October 11th, 2012, and I have not looked back (or been remotely tempted).
As far as the pattern is concerned, I started with Simplicity 7740. It is (was) a simple style with bust darts and then I added all my 'normal' adjustments and a few extra darts!
So what do you think? What has been your recent sewing achievement?
More photos and details on my blog!
Congrats on the great dress. I have been on a similar journey to find a TNT dress - and strangely enough - it looks a lot like yours! Isn't it wonderful to have a good looking dress that you can dress up or leave simple. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI have been watching your progress, and that was what gave me the push to move on!
DeleteThanks very much!
I agree with BeaJay. The dress fits you very well and can be used as a TNT. The fit across the back is spot on! Well done!
ReplyDeleteMy most recent sewing achievement is to not make a wadder. =)
Thanks! I did take a couple of classes with a Palmer Pletsch teacher and she was fabulous - explaining (and showing me) how to deal with a number of issues I never knew I had - but once addressed patterns started to fit me!
DeleteGood luck with your non-wadder - you can do it!
the print looks great on you, very well done!
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