Talk about throwing myself in at the deep end with sewing! I loved the cutout sides and cutaway shoulders of this Vogue pattern so decided to give it a go as my first dress made from scratch. Why not ey? The sporty/girly style seemed very ‘me’. Apart from adding the fiddly bias facings around the cutouts, the rest was fairly straightforward. With about 50 million pins I managed to keep the curved princess seams and edges neat, and I’m pretty proud of the end product!
Yep, those cutouts were a bit of a bugger to sew. Worth it though!
Pattern is Vogue V8900, with a shorter hemline.
What to make next? Structured shapes with fitted details always catch my eye but I think it may be good to make something more casual next. Let me know if you have any favourite pattern recommendations. I’ve only one day left before I’m back at school and the sun is forecast to shine, so hopefully bank holiday shall be spent in the garden mopping up revision. 🙂
lily kate x
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23 Comments
Nichole
20th April 2014 at 10:47 pmI LOVE seeing everything you make! You are so talented! Keep up the good work! I wish I could make things like that!
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:41 pmGlad you like it Nichole! I’m sure you could – give it a shot!
Lix
21st April 2014 at 12:38 amYou’re so good at this! Would you have any interest in collaborating with me on my line of photo-printed clothing and accessories? I won’t have a sewing machine when I’m in England so I’m kind of screwed in that department unless I find someone who does – was thinking I’d cover the materials and someone could (help me) do the labor, and then we could split the profit on the things that sold. Thoughts?
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:36 pmThanks Lix! Your line sounds really interesting but I just have way too much on to take on something like that! I’ve only been able to take on these projects because it’s been the holidays and have a crazy exam schedule from now on!
Naomi
21st April 2014 at 8:15 amThis is STUNNING, Lily! You are so so gorgeous and the dress looks amazing on you <3
Hope you're well xox
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:31 pmThank you so much Naomi! I’m doing pretty good thanks, getting ready for back to school! How about you?
Debi
21st April 2014 at 9:12 amI love this! The things you make are always so gorgeous! You’re definitely talented 🙂
Debi x
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:30 pmAh thank you Debi! I’m really hoping to develop my sewing skills further!
Alice Evans
21st April 2014 at 9:40 amLily, stop being so damn gorgeous! + This dress is amazing 🙂 x
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lily
21st April 2014 at 9:27 pmAh stop it Alice, you’re too nice!
Max
21st April 2014 at 3:36 pmA success, I think. A lot of the elements look like a ton of work! I also say that you should tackle things head on, especially with crafts. It’s really fabulous on you!
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:24 pmThanks Max! They were quite a bit of work and definitely took longer than expected, but were more awkward than difficult to do. Tackling things head on is the best way in my book!
Abi
21st April 2014 at 5:13 pmThis is breathtaking. White is a great colour on you.
On another note, I noticed that the armscye on the model is slightly closer? Do you think that it’s a result of the particular fabric chosen, or that it’s affected rather by the bust measurement?
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:15 pmThank you Abi! I think the armscye is probably different because I made a larger size (to be on the safe side!) and then took it in at the sides quite a bit, which may have affected the overall line 🙂
Carys
21st April 2014 at 6:56 pmOh wow Lily, this is gorgeous! And talented! Such an amazing piece, well done you! :*
lily
21st April 2014 at 9:12 pmthank you so much Carys!
Lucy
21st April 2014 at 11:12 pmThat’s the first dress you’ve sewn? Wow! Seriously good outcome for a first dress! Well done!
Megan C
22nd April 2014 at 7:53 pmHi lily, just wanted to say I think your beautiful and was wondering if now your single you wouldn’t mind doing a bikini shoot! You’ve got the body for it sweetie!
hayley-eszti
27th April 2014 at 1:44 amIt looks so great! Well done!
x Hayley-Eszti | http://www.hayleyeszti.blogspot.com
lily
7th May 2014 at 5:24 pmthank you Hayley!
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