The pattern is Simplicity 4782.
Total cost- $27.77
The daylight is fading, so I'll take some picture wearing it tomorrow.
My changes:
I shortened the bodice an inch, which was perfect.
I folded up the skirt about 5 inches, and ended up cutting off three more. I am very short, but I also wanted just below knee length instead of tea length.
I ended up taking in 2 inches from the center back seam, since it was pretty baggy. That fixed that.I also rolled the hem under twice about 1/2 " each time, and hemmed it on the machine. This was in part because I am lazy and the prospect of hemming a circle skirt by hand bored my brain-box, and to give it some extra body. It now stands out a little by itself. It's too hot in Louisiana for crinolines- especially with my car with the broken a/c...
It looks great! I love the fabric! Can't wait to see you wear it!! I'll have to remember that trick about the hem!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I look forward to seeing it on you.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Your living room looks like mine--I'm always hanging my projects up all over the place.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I want to see it on you...quick take a picture and post if. : )
ReplyDeleteLovely dress! I saw this fabric today at Joann's and wondered what could be done with it. Well you helped enlighten me:)
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