The Simplicity 8981 is a new pattern that I could only find one review for. It seemed like an easy, quick sew without much fuss or fitting. I cut a size 18 and added 2" at the hip seam allowances. I didn't bother with the pockets being afraid that pockets would emphasize my hips.
I wasn't a fan of the shape of the dress. It looked like a big sack. I wasn't sure I wanted to even finish it, thinking I would just donate it.....but I since I had the belt already cut out I might as well finish it.
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| Simplicity 8981 |
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| Simplicity 8981 Shamrock Green Georgette Dress |
I tried it on again. Well, it's growing on me......Maybe it isn't as bad as I first thought.
I thought Girl M. will love this color but I'm not sure about the fit and style
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| Not looking too bad |
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| Back View |
I really don't think I needed the added ease in the hips.
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| Sack with a belt? |
The dress looks way better on the dress form!
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| Simplicity 8981 Shamrock Green Georgette Dress |
The longer I wear the dress the more I'm liking it! I tried it on with an Isaac Mizrahi sweater I had. I'm really liking it!
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| Simplicity 8981 and Isaac Mizrahi cardigan |
Girl M came home from school and LOVED the dress! She wouldn't let me get her messy hair in the photos but she at least let me take pictures.
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| Girl M. Quick try-on after school |
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| Girl M. |
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| Back View |
I purchased the fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics a few weeks back. Shamrock Green 100% poly Georgette $1.99/yd. $4 Dress!
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| Girl M. dressed it up |
She's worn the dress three times already! I have it in my plans to wear it in March IF she'll let me borrow it.
Until next time.....................
Bonnie
What a world of difference a belt makes! It looks good on both of you.
ReplyDeleteHi I think it looks marvellous on you the photo with the belt and the cardigan, lovely snatch it back! Angela
ReplyDeleteGotta say....you have a shape to show now so definitely the belt. Love it with the cardigan, it really pulls the green out in the sweater.
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