Hi peeps,
Wow, some more sewing for me. Yes, I finally made the
Lisette Passport Dress for myself, I have had the pattern since early March. I love this one so much more than the
Lisette Continental Dress that I made last month. To be honest, I have hardly worn my Continental Dress.
The sizing, for me, was again all over the place. I adjusted as I went along, taking some length off the bodice and tapering the armholes, as they were gaping. Next time, and I am sure there will be a next time, I will remove 1cm from the bodice horizontally, as the bodice is still a little too big on me. I noted all my changes on my pattern pieces so next time it will be much quicker and easier to make.
I used a light weight, denim-like fabric that I found at the fabric street market in
Sham Shui Po. It is a great fabric to dress up, I knew I wanted to add a pocket and use a different fabric for the armhole. It is nice and light, perfect for the warmer weather in Hong Kong now it is summer. I can add a skivvy and tights and wear it in winter too.
Here's all of me, feeling like a dork posing for photos.
I'll definitely be making this dress again. First, I have these two other patterns I want to try. When I decide which dress I like the most, I'll be making some out of these fabrics that I love.
Happy
Creative Space Day to you. What are you making/baking/crafting today?
Cat.
* Flower brooch made by
Cam from CurlyPops.
** Necklace made by
Lauren Williams.
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