Thursday, October 3, 2013

Grey Days



When I bought this fabric from Arthur Toye over a year ago I imagined making a shirtdress (I was obsessed with them at the time). I don't know what I was thinking. It's a thin, sheer cotton. Luckily, I came to my senses.    

Instead of a shirtdress, I decided to make Eva Dress D 40 5087. I've made it before so it was pretty easy to construct. 


I really like all the gathers this pattern has. They are perfect for the weight of the fabric.

Sorry it's blurry. It was dark. 

I didn't have a grey zip in my stash (I always buy zips from op shops but never seem to have the right colour/length when I need it), so I did a combination of hooks and eyes and snaps. I regret it. They require me to perform acrobatic contortions to get them done up. I don't think I can be bothered taking them out and putting a zip in though.  


Apart from the closure problem, I'm happy with the way it turned out.

Scarf: Op shopped
Belt: Op shopped
Tights: A shop in the mall, I think
Shoes: Golden Ponies
Dress: Eva Dress D 40 5087


I started a facebook page for the blog. I'll probably post stuff that doesn't warrant a blog post like what I'm going to be sewing next.  

14 comments:

  1. Sooooooooooooo perfect, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    I want one.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  2. It's stunning....absolutely perfect on you :))) xxx p.s. I'll find your facebook page & say hello!

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  3. It's gorgeous and shows off your tiny waist a treat! Fab job! xxx

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  4. The fabric is so pretty, and yes, I think it works far better for this dress than a shirt dress. It's a beautiful frock, you look lovely. Popping over to FB now. xxxx

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  5. It's beautiful! That fabric was the perfect choice for that pattern. Love te shoes/tights combo too.

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  6. That's like my dream carpet!
    LOVE the frock, it's totally gorgeous! XXX

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  7. This is so pretty! Love the whole silhouette - very ladylike and lovely!

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  8. That fabric is so pretty, & I LOVE the style you chose. Absolutely beautiful! Xx

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  9. The perfect pattern for that lovely delicate fabric, I especially like your patterned tights and shoes - the overall look is great

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  10. How beautiful, I adore the fabric it reminds me of watercolour paintings. Well done you, it's fab xx

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  11. Such gorgeous fabric and the dress you chose to make is absolutely perfect. Looks gorgeous on you!

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  12. this fabric is fantastic ... it's the perfect print for an early 40s dress. you did a great job! i would love to do some acrobatics to close a dress like this ... ;)

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