It was such a great idea to participate to OWOP! I managed to make 5 Banksia in total and I'm very excited about each one of them.
This one is definitely the best out of all of them and probably my favorite dress ever. I had to wear it on the first day because I was too excited to show it off. I used this adorable apple print (yes, the same one of this blouse) that I had saved all winter, waiting for the perfect project.
I used the Banksia bodice and shortened it, omitted the sleeves, made the collar in a contrasting colour and then made a skirt inspired to Pattern Runway Gathered Sundress. It has bias bound gathered pockets and elastic casing at the waist. And, round of applause, the skirt is lined!
Sunday was very busy, I spent most of the day working (I'm a waitress on weekends), came back just in time to bake homemade pizza with my family (YUM) and then I headed back to the city with my boyfriend.
Casual clothes are a must when I work, so I wore this Banksia tank I made with plaid cotton gauze, a leftover from a blouse my mother made for herself. This was extremely fast to make, it's sleeveless and the buttons are not functional (ie there are no buttonholes). I think it looks very cute with my zebra cardigan (best random purchase ever).
See you in a couple of days with the next outfits!
I would totally be excited to share that dress as well. It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh! So sweet! Love it! The fabric, the pattern, everything. And I absolutely adore your cardigan with little zebras on it!!! Good girl!
ReplyDeletethat dress is perfection.. i made a blouse once, using that same navy apple printed fabric
ReplyDeleteI remember very well! That was my first thought when I saw this fabric!
DeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh I love all your makes but this is particularly gorgeous. It's so romantic and the apple fabric is divine. What a great flexible pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Deletebellissimo il vestito ma mi piace tanto anche il top da lavoro, con quei bottoncini sul davanti è un amore
ReplyDeleteGrazie, Giulia!
Delete...Good! I especially love the apple fabric, so chic and refined!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so darling. LOVE the collar.
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing - and you are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww thanks! :)
DeleteNew bangs?! So cute. Love your Banksia versions -- I never thought to make it without the big collar, but it's a great idea for more versatility.
ReplyDeleteYup, I was tired of staring at my huge forehead every day!
DeleteIt really is a very versatile pattern.
Holy bobbin thread! This dress is divine! DIVINE I tell you! Holy heck you are one good looking lady.
ReplyDeleteI want this dress so bad my stomach hurts.
Thank you so much, darling! :)
DeleteI love the dress version, especially - and your hair looks lovely in those photos! I love the Banksia, too, for the lower neckline, and the unique shape of the Peter Pan collar. A few bloggers have mentioned the high bust darts...what was your experience? I was wearing a store-bought top the other day, when I noticed it had extremely high darts, seems like it was on purpose. I'm wondering if its the same with this pattern. Well, leave it to you to be the one to make this pattern far too tempting, so I went and bought it.
ReplyDeleteIt does have very high bust darts, I guess it's made on purpose but I'm not sure of it. Anyways, I'll write a review of the pattern at the end of the week to share my thoughts on it.
DeleteYour hair is absolutely delicious! So is that dress (still adore your fabric), and that blouse. Hurrah for OWOP! So many wonderful creations are coming out! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYes, hurrah! I'm seeing so many beautiful garments!
oh my! i love the dress and your more lovely with bangs on.
ReplyDeleteI love this so much.
ReplyDeleteWish there would be an understandable pattern availabe, because I am a sewing-beginner and I will definetly need one :D
The instructions that come with the Banksia pattern are very good, if that's what you mean.
DeleteIt looks great! I love the fabric and the patterns. I love the way you styled it! :)
ReplyDeleteEek!! This is so cute! Love your dress, and the sleeveless top is so cute, too! Your zebra cardigan is adorable! I have a red scarf with zebras on it that was an impulse purchase, too, and I really love it!
ReplyDeleteYay, for zebras! I must say I am slightly obsessed with animal prints :D
DeleteLoving the apple dress, so dreamy! You have chosen your owop very cleverly! Such lovely looks
ReplyDeleteI like the first dress the most too. The contrast Peter Pan collar is what stole my heart :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it, love it, love it! <3 This dress is to die for!!! Fabulous fabric and your new haircut looks so so good!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and the top! Really lovely! Stopping by via our creative spaces. Think I'll stay a while and have a look around!
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty in that dress! Thank you for linking up to my party. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, You are so talented! Love the print!
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