This is a lovely pattern! I made it once before without taking the designer's excellent advice and shortening the bodice to the right length. Doing it right this time around made a big difference--look at the fit of that bodice!
I inadvertently installed a too-short zipper in the side seam which makes the dress very tricky to get in and out of, but it's worth the trouble and is extremely comfortable once it's on.
I omitted the ties that the pattern calls for and took in the waist a little.
The fabric is a very light silk charmeuse I bought several years ago. I adore the combination of pink, rose and brown. I thought I might have trouble with the drape as the pattern calls for a mid-weight drapey fabric, but it couldn't be better.
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ReplyDeleteWow, Love the dress. The colors of the fabric are also very pretty on you. I've seen dresses just like this one on TLC's What Not To Wear. The empire waist and flirty skirt are very flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful dress - I love the shape, and that fabric is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour haircut is so, so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable. I've looked at the pattern and thought it looked so-so, but made up in that great fabric (and on someone who looks like a model!) it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. As always, such a beautiful dress! You have the lovliest talent! I wish I could sew like that! I agree with another commenter that your hair cut is so cute!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
Beautiful! Do you do most of your fabric shopping locally or on-line?
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the Swing Dress pattern and have been itching to buy it!
ReplyDeleteJennie's patterns are so wonderful aren't they?
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely on you - Thank you for sharing it with us!
ooh, I'd like one too!
ReplyDeleteI envy you. It's beautiful. The fabric and cut...it's wonderful!! Where did you get the pattern?
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful! You look very happy in it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I wish my sewing skills were up to that. Maybe someday. :)
ReplyDeleteThe fabric looks just right on that design! How cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, Anna! Well done, you.
ReplyDeleteCould Daisy look any more like you? You aught to make her a dress to match. A little sundress.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother was a professional seamstress. She tried so many times to teach me to sew. But I never wanted to learn. Until now, and she is gone almost 12 years.
I have a closet-full of the most beautifully tailored suits she made me that I will always cherish. And, of course, my wedding dress.
Dear Anna;
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress! This is definately a pattern worth buying.
many blessings!
mari
Wow, that dress is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful dress- and you have a beautiful blog here.
ReplyDeleteAdmiring and commenting for the first time...
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You and your dress look just lovely! I've never sewn this pattern of Jennie's and it's so fun to see it made up. Beautiful sewing, as usual!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The fabric is lovely. I wish I could figure out how to alter patterns to fit me right.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress! You did a great job. You're inspiring me to find my sewing machine. (Yes, find. I haven't had it out in years.)
ReplyDelete~Susan
This dress is stunning! I love the fabric, and the way it fits. It's beautiful!
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