Did it ever happen to you to make something and then (almost) completely forget about it?
That's what happened to me with this Rooibos dress that I finished shortly before Christmas and that has been hiding in my closet for almost three months!
Since I made it in wool, it won't get much wear anymore, since it seems like Spring is finally on its way. But of course, while taking photos, it started raining. I mean, WTF? Why do I seem to have problems every time I take my tripod outside my house?
Anyway, this is yet another love token to Colette Patterns. Another dress with many cute details: contrasting piping, the tiny collar, the shape of the pockets. I added two little buttons inspired by Gertie.
I just wish I had made it in a smaller size (why did the muslin seem to fit right?), but maybe I'll make a summery version of it and I'll be able to make up for this mistake. I'm also considering shortening it a few cm... Please let me know what you think!
ma che bello! secondo me hai fatto bene a farlo un po' più grande: d'inverno puoi metterci sotto una camicetta o un maglioncino aderente! Aspetto di vedere realizzata una versione estiva allora :)))
ReplyDeletebuona giornata!
Mery
p.s. se ti può consolare, quando devo fare le foto alle mie creazioni il cielo si oscura e la luce se ne va... penso sia abbastanza matematico! ;D
@Merylu
ReplyDeleteUuh ottimo suggerimento, non so perchè ma non porto mai i vestiti come scamiciati, ma è un ottima idea.
p.s. mi consola sapere che è un complotto a livello nazionale. chissà che caspita abbiamo fatto di male! :)
I know this situation very well, Anna! Actually, I have several pieces hanging in my wardrobe, but I just do not think of wearing them! :) I love your classy Rooibos version and you should definitely wear it more often as long as it stays a little cooler. ;) If you ask me, I think your summery version can be a little shorter. You could definitely wear that!
ReplyDeleteP.S.: I am about to finish my little gifts and hope to send them next week! :D
beautiful!
ReplyDeletei made mine in the size according to the packaging, and the muslin seemed to fit (i moved the darts toward midline slightly), but alas...when made up, too big! i could easily have gone down a whole size in the midriff and maybe two in the skirt oh well. next time! :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilybeth29/5378106731/in/set-72157611384635408/
It is very cute! I think leave it that length, but make your summer-y version shorter - a couple of inches above the knee.
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice in this dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the sweets comments!
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to wrap my head around some fabric ideas for a summery version :)
A lovely dress and a very nice blog!
ReplyDeleteWhoa you version gives the dress a totally different look. I have never really considered this pattern but now I will give it another thought.
ReplyDeleteBellissimo!
ReplyDeleteSpeciale...