I used Sewaholic Patterns Lonsdale dress with my excellent gold fabric from an estate sale. The fabric has a giant paisley print in gold, white, brown and orange. It is lightweight and silky, but not shiny. I don't know what type of fabric it is. I cut out a 2 and made no changes- it fits perfectly!
I tied the knot in a full knot. There are pockets, but I was blinking like a doof in every picture that showed them.
The waistband nips in the waist nicely. The busy print hides the fact that you can't cut the pieces on the fold.
I like how the straps cross in the front and then tie in a bow!
I sewed the pattern up as written, except I did a narrow hem on the bottom and put in the zipper by hand while watching Friends with Benefits (mildly awful movie, but watchable; Andrew fell asleep after ten minutes).
Here are some spins to show you how floaty the fabric is. I used a lot of the fabric, but I still have a yard or so left. The color makes my hair look very browny-gold, too bad my pasty skin isn't going along with the color scheme... at least I blend in among the milky white winter people here in Chicago, haha.
On other notes I have been looking at engagement rings (I want a ruby instead of a diamond), I caught a sore throat from subbing last Friday and am sick, I am still filling out endless job applications for teaching and I read all of The Hunger Games series in like 5 days last week. Did anyone else read those? They were good, even if they are meant for teens.
More finished projects soon!
I loved The Hunger Games series! You should watch the movie now too!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I saw the movie first, but the book was still fun to read afterwards!
DeleteOh, I love everything about this dress! It fits you just perfectly and the fabric is awesome. Lovely.
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ReplyDeleteThis is oh so lovely...I'm totally going to make myself a maxi Lonsdale this summer. Yes, I'm a copycat, but your dress has inspired me!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, pretty dress. It fits you well.
ReplyDeleteI ate up the Hunger Games (no pun intended. ha!). Loved them! I'll definitely be reading them again. I loved that they were made for teens and have a female lead who actually has integrity and strength (so hard to find these days). The last one and its violence was a bit surprising though, but I guess teens are used to violence in video games, etc.
Oh, very pretty dress! I love the print, and it looks like a fun dress to twirl in. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous! And yes, you definitely blend in with the rest of us pasty folks :) I LOVE that fabric - it's so floaty and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis might be my favorite thing you've made. That cut is so so so flattering on you, and the fabric is absolutely killer. Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteFantastic dress! It looks very groovy and 70s, in a good way! :]
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and the colours really suit you.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. That is a really nice colour on you. I've been eyeing the Lonesdale pattern for a while. I think I am going to order one with the new Cambrie pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress on you! The pattern and fabric is perfect. I like the twirling picture it reminds me of you in the side aisle at your cousin Julie's wedding!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! The print, how fun it looks to wear, and fit it great! The straps are genius.
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