Next up, I made up Simplicity 3744 in a light red and white cotton-silk from Paron's, but the dress is too wide at the top so the armholes gape quite a bit. I think I can pinch it in at the sideseam, essentially taking in a dart from the armhole down to the waist, but that will take a bit of tweaking. In the meantime, here it is on a hanger.
It has princess seams that run down the bodice into the skirt, and since the fabric is so light and thin the skirt was kind of bowing in at those seams no matter how much I pressed. When I stitched on the lace it seems to have sort of stabilized the seams, and the skirt doesn't bow in as much any more. So that was a quick hack to counter my choice of material! I think that really an A-line sundress like this needs a material with a bit of body, but it's been roasting hot here so I wanted something very light to wear.
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Both are so cute - so summery!
A sailor in dress whites! How handsome. That's a lovely photo. You look very cool and comfortable in spite of the heat.
wow, that is a stunning picture of you and Dan and the boat! And the dress made of AMH voile is icing on the cake.
That would make a great blog name: Fabric Hack! Awesome.
I adore both dresses!!
You look great in your dress - and with your smashing captain on your arm!
Your fiance looks smashing in his uniform! And I so feel you on the cotton voile dresses...I have a few pieces in my collection that I've been touching trying to figure out what to make because it's been so d*mn hot here!
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