I've really had fun with this dress, and I'm starting to get the hang of sewing on knits. It's been decades. I raised the neckline and added sleeves. I've grown so much I didn't even add the elastic in the front, but grabbed a scrap of fabric for an optional belt. Maybe after the baby, I can add the elastic in the front.
I was also looking around for more maternity ideas and found these:
http://doityourselfdivas.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-perfect-maternity-dress-revamped.html
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2011/05/maternity-sewing-tutorials-roundup-2011.html#comment-form
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/03/maternity-sewing-tutorial-roundup.html
By the way, I used the concepts in The Dressmaker's Guide by Elizabeth Stewart Clark to design my sleeves -- who said you only have to use her book for historic clothing?
Also, Prudent Baby offers some helpful advice for sewing on knits.
I LOVE this one!!! So cute and fun! It'll look equally cute with sensible flats or a slight (sensible) heel, too.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Em! I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, Em!
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