Today I spent 3 hours at my sewing machine and actually finished my tunic dress that I had got stuck on before Easter. I decided that I would just do one tuck on each side and not worry about what the pattern said.
I didn’t understand the instructions about using bias binding on the neckline and arm holes, especially as you can’t see the binding on their photos of the finished dress, so I just decided to hem them normally. Unfortunately the front of the neckline is not as smooth as I’d like but overall I don’t think it matters and I’m really pleased with it.
I love how the tie means I didn’t have to worry about fitting it exactly, which also means that if I lose weight I’ll just tie it tighter and if I gain a bit then I’ve got room!!
I’m really pleased with how the fabrics worked together and can’t wait to wear it to work!
And I also finished the sunshine dishcloth to send for a swap. I love that it is so bright and cheerful.
I think the dress has turned out lovely! What an inspiration for not giving up, adapting instructions, and using imagination combined with common sense!
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Yay! Thank you. And hopefully a recommendation for the idea of just setting a short time frame to do something you’re putting off e.g”.i’ll see how much I can get done in an hour before lunch “, but then getting past the tricky bit and actually coming back to it for 2 hours after lunch too!
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very impressed. I think I should follow you see how much I can do within an hour.
You also beat me on the dish cloth. It took me a year. Its still not been used I don’t want it ruined. Sue
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Oh no, that’s a shame about the dishcloth. I hope it’s somewhere where you can admire it instead!
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well done on your dress – fabrics play beautifully together and it looks great on!
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Thank you so much. I had fun choosing the fabrics and am pleased how they look together.
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very nice- love that dress 🙂
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Thank you so much… I was going for slightly quirky!
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Well done lovely friend. It’s a fab dress and it fits you very well. And what a happy dishcloth 😊🌞
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Thank you. I’m so pleased I’ve finally finished it and can wear it… Don’t know why I put it off for so long!!
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I’m thrilled that the dress looks so good – well done! And I love the dishcloth, too. A very productive day!
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Thank you. Today is less productive, but I think I’ve earned a coffee out with a friend!
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It looks really nice! 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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What a fun dress!! I love clothes that tie at the back like that so you can go as fitted or loose as you like. It’s fab!
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It’s such a good idea isn’t it! The only problem is when you sit down and have a knot pressing on your spine 😂
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That dress is adorable! I love the fox fabric.
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Thank you… I thought it was super cute!
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