Friday, December 30, 2011

Dress #1 for Tamara


I sewed several things for my daughter for Christmas. The first item was this dress.




I used this OOP Butterick pattern that I made for her before and she loved it.


The fabric is a rayon jersey. I doubled the bodice front and sewed down the  opening so it wouldn't gape  and I lined the skirt with tricot lining.. I left out the side zipper because the fabric had so much stretch.

As usual, I worried that the dress wouldn't fit but it did and very well too. Here's a peek at my darling daughter on her first day back at work after Christmas
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I  have lots to show you but a sore neck is keeping me away from the computer except for short periods of time.

More later from




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15 comments:

  1. shamsDec 30, 2011, 10:12:00 PM

    Beautiful! I think just about all the mother bloggers I read are nicer moms than I am. ;)

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  2. IreneDec 30, 2011, 10:30:00 PM

    Lovely dress! Daughters are so much fun to sew for.

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  3. shamsDec 30, 2011, 10:33:00 PM

    I just found this pattern on ebay and bought the last one, in my daughters' size. Thanks! :)

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  4. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)Dec 30, 2011, 11:08:00 PM

    Gret dress on your beautiful daughter!

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  5. LoriDec 31, 2011, 12:19:00 AM

    Gorgeous dress for your gorgeous daughter. The fabric is beautiful

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  6. Debra MartinDec 31, 2011, 12:59:00 AM

    Wow, Tamara looks fantastic in her new dress. I love wrap dresses. I like the necklace too.

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  7. Amanda S.Dec 31, 2011, 1:54:00 AM

    Beautiful dress! What a lucky daughter you have!

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  8. VickiDec 31, 2011, 2:23:00 AM

    Sorry to hear about your neck but the dress is lovely . Still very current . Happy new year !

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  9. SharonDec 31, 2011, 7:35:00 AM

    Beautiful dress and perfect fabric. Happy New Year.

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  10. gwensewsDec 31, 2011, 9:00:00 AM

    How pretty. And one of a kind. Your daughter must be so proud of her mom.

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  11. pdiddlyDec 31, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

    Diana

    your daughter looks beautiful in her dress - I am sorry to hear about your sore neck but look forward to seeing your other items.

    Let me wish you a very Happy New Year

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  12. TamaraDec 31, 2011, 1:26:00 PM

    As the lucky daughter, I have to comment on how much I love this dress. Mum made me it in black a few years ago and both dresses fit like a dream and are so comfortable. I get lots of comments on how talented my mother is and how lucky I am.

    Thanks Mum, I love you.

    Tam

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  13. AudreyDec 31, 2011, 5:46:00 PM

    Your daughter looks lovely in the dress you made for her. Hope your neck pain clears up soon.

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  14. Ann Made StudioDec 31, 2011, 5:46:00 PM

    Happy New Year Diana.
    Hope you are feeling better.

    The dress is beautiful,as is your daughter :)

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  15. MelanieJan 3, 2012, 10:35:00 PM

    That is just so cute on her! I love it :~)

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