Its been a while since my last post, I have been working in a different role at work which has resulted in longer hours, and less time to blog. I did manage to sew up a few garments and will be blogging about them all very soon.
This is my second New Look 6143, my first one was in a Paris print and can be found here.
The fabric is a cotton sateen I brought from spotlight. I really like the vintage look to this fabric, the flower print is made up of lots of squares which reminded me of the Royal Albert Petite Point china range. When I was little I remember my my grandma having teacups from this range and I really liked the cross stitch feel to the design.
The first time I made this dress the bodice ended up being too large. The sizes start from a 10 and I now know that I am an 8 on top in New Look patterns. I scaled down the bodice pattern to make it an 8, now this fits perfectly.
I also lined the bodice instead of using bias binding as per the pattern instructions. This was the first time I lined a sleeveless bodice and I made the mistake of sewing the side seams and then trying to attach the lining. I soon realised that I couldn't turn the dress out and ending up unpicking the lining and the side seams. I then attached the lining to the neckline and arm holes and then sewed the side seams. I much prefer the finish with the lining instead of using binding or facings, I think I will line all my garments in future.
I also added in pockets, one of my favourite features in dresses!
There are a few wrinkles in the back but I can live with that. I went for a rid zipper to match the red roses in the print which goes well with my red shoes and belt.
I really like how this turned out and will defiantly be making more dresses with the pattern.
