adult's clothing, musings, sewing

cherish

Some selfish sewing – a dress for me!  I was lucky enough to win a copy of the Crafty Mamas Cherish Dress pattern recently.  I paired it with some beautiful soft bamboo/lycra (I think – it drapes more softly than cotton/lycra) from stash.  If only I could remember where I bought this fabric, I’d immediately get some more – so drapey yet substantial, and a terrific colour.

Cherish dress - pattern from Crafty Mamas

Let me tell you, this dress is so easy to make! One pattern piece for the front, one for the back, and bands for the neckline and armholes. All assembled on the overlocker, and the hem has been fused into place with Vliesofix, but not sewn. There is no topstitching elsewhere in the dress, so I decided to see how long a fused hem would last before I stitched it down.

Cherish dress - pattern from Crafty Mamas

I cut this out as a size Medium through the neck and armholes, widening to a size Large from the underarm seam down. I wanted it to skim over my waist and stomach bulges rather than cling to them! It’s a very bra-friendly design, with the gathers at the front neckline giving nice shaping and detail. The armholes are cut in a little at the back.

Cherish dress - pattern from Crafty Mamas

I’ll possibly accessorise with a scarf or necklace – or like today, with leggings, a 3/4 sleeved knit cardi, and a brooch. This pattern can be made up at tunic, knee, calf or maxi length. I rather fancy a maxi in a print – maybe I should make one this afternoon!

I’ve been meaning to link to a few posts that I have found interesting to read recently, all for different reasons.

Have you read anything in the sewing/crocheting blogging world lately that has made you think?