Since I was frankensteining two different patterns, I thought I should muslin in some cheaper fabric. I don't usually do muslins, but I knew this would be a wearable one if it turned out. This was also a good chance to do more coverstitch practice. I did about 1/3 of the stitching on the sewing machine for the Rosie Scribble (the muslin), much less on Newt (I call her that because she is mostly sewn on the Overlocker... mostly.*)
I frankensteined Simplicity 2364 view b with the lower dress from an a-line knit dress pattern that has mysteriously disappeared (note to self: clean cutting table). Aha, found the pattern I used for the dress part - Simplicity 4697
This time I actually traced everything off onto interfacing rather than just pinning it all in situ on the fabric - yay for repeatable experiments!
So... heeeere's Newt my for real scribbly contender. I lengthened it about 4" (yeah, I know, but I seem to sew half in metric and half in imperial!). She will also be worn in the coming week.
6 comments:
Curses! Both frocks fabulous!
I demand a rematch!
I know, curses! We shall have to rematch. If only we had some of the same patterns, or fabric, or taste in clothes...
Both of these are lovely!
Everything is coming up roses for me! Make sure you wear Tea Rose perfume with it.
whoa, great dress! and great pattern... hmm...maybe i should buy this pattern, too :D
Awesome dresses! They aren't casual the way most knit dresses are (don't get me wrong--I wear a lot of casual knit dresses), and are a little retro.
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