I went up yesterday morning with Stella- Anna had the fire going, choccy chip biscuits and coffee and took me through how to make this lovely little dress. I cut out the pieces yesterday afternoon and sewed it together last night and I just love it. The gathering was a bit tricky as my threads kept breaking but luckily Anna said to sew two lines of stitching for the gathering so at least I had one thread to use when the other one broke! I got the cute fabric for an absolute bargain- it was $4 a metre special at Arthur Toyes a while ago. Good to practice on! It looks pretty summery but with a merino top underneath, a cardi and some stockings it will be good for winter too.
Anna made this dress from the same pattern - she is really creative with the little touches like the ribbon along the bottom and the applique heart on the back.
Looking forward to going pattern shopping and seeing what else I can make now.
And on the subject of people I know in magazines at the mo... my sister is in the latest M2 magazine! She wrote an article about Karen Murrell organic skincare and cosmetics and her photo is on the contributors page. I took the photo by putting my marimekko canvas behind her to match her red lippie :)
Megan x
Hooray for crafty mates.
ReplyDeleteWow Megan! Loving the dress!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I saw that article - thats such a cool house, looks completely different from when they started!
What pretty little dresses - any girl would be blessed to wear one.
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I have just finished reading that mag and LOVED that house. I was especially impressed by how she said it wasn't a show-home it was a family house - I love that!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is so gorgeous and very girly.
i have just finished that mag to and love how she made the mirror in the lounge by adding the ornate trim, would u know where to get it from by chance??
ReplyDeletep.s LOVE ur blog www.emerson-j.blogspot.com
Hi Megan, I followed your link to your sisters blog - and have had a chuckle at her post hens night post. she has a clear gift for comedy and writing!
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Woah, had the mag open beside me while I was working my way through my blog reader. Her house is looooovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little dresses Megan and how cool to hang out in a famous house to learn how! There'll be no stopping you now!
ReplyDeletewhat cute little dresses! and you have amazing friends that find themselves in those glossy mags!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress & oh what a lovely home!! Love Posie
ReplyDeleteGreat job Meagan, you are so patient to use a pattern, they drive me crazy! The dress turned out beautifully, it looks perfect, and the material is really sweet.
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Awesome picture of your sis! I love your fabric. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun morning you had at your friends house. The dress looks really sweet, great job and I bet you'll whip up some more and will be adding creative touches too. :)
ReplyDeletethe dress is just lovely Megan, the fabric and the ric-rac are really beautiful - well done :-) And how fantastic to have friends and relatives in print! Joanna x
ReplyDeletesweet as dress, well done. i'm sure that knowing these people must make you almost famous
ReplyDeleteI adore the little heart on the back of the dress.ooowww so cute!
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