There are about nine reviews already on Pattern Review for Vogue 8813. Everyone seems to love it. It is a vintage sort of dress without being at all stuffy, and certainly not fitted. Definitely has a little hippie-beatnik-lagenlook about it.My muslin is a happy little piece. Almost makes me want to add some more ink and make the muslin into That Tilton Dress. But such a piece is way over the top for me. Maybe.
Still trying to decide what fabric to use. Drapey hand-dyed rayon? Soft washed linen? Cotton with just a little crisp to it. I like that the pockets stand away from the body on the muslin, so no to the drapey rayon.Maybe I should go shopping.
But. I've been trying to rein in my sewing expenditures to save up for a yet-to-be-determined sewing-related adventure. So it's best to shop the stash.
There is that light-weight burnt orange cotton corduroy. Nice jumper for fall and winter maybe. A long-sleeved shirt or T under it. Brown leggings too.
Hmmm....still dreaming. No hurry here. Just letting it perk.
Maybe I'll make a shirt instead now.
That Tilton Dress - good name for it! I like the way your pockets are standing away too! Hmmm.....a crisper fabric for Fall. Hmmmmm...... And I definitely think you could add a little ink to that & make it a non-muslin! Subtle, sweet additions...I can totally see it. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the reminder to shop stash. I've been avoiding checking into the 35% off sale at fabricmart, and the EOS abundance that some folks are raving about....
Stash. I have a good stash. :)
It's really pretty on you!
ReplyDeleteMartha, that dress is great on you. I am resisting because I just can't imagine the gathering on the bust, but it sure looks nice on others!
ReplyDeleteI actually like it in the pale colour - looks really nice
ReplyDeleteMartha, sweet little dress on you! I am thinking the exact same thoughts...what fabric to use. I have auditioned 3 different fabrics and cannot commit. I have a 60s flower power print, a 70s rayon botanical print, and a 70s tablecloth with elephants etc. I know.. quite the lineup.
ReplyDeleteDiane Keaton was photographed wearing a dress like this in black dots (see link) . I liked the look except she needs to lose the Annie Hall bowler hat. I think some of the drapy dotted fabric that Marcy sells might be interesting but if I used them I would fold out the tissue on the front piece to eliminate the shirring and shirr up the pockets using a casing and elastic as Marcy did on one.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2181454/Diane-Keaton-shows-bizarre-polka-dot-bowler-hat-ensemble.html
That muslin looks awfully nice as-is! You really must make this dress.
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