Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Dress Up

Sometimes, when you need a simple, armscye-princess seam, sleeveless A-line dress pattern, you get lucky:

New Sinbad and Sailor Hepworth Dress
I thought I was going to have to hack this from a variety of patterns, for the bridesmaid dress I'm remaking for my sister, given that I never make woven dresses so I have no relevant patterns lying around. The wedding she's going to is on June 7 and I've got to finish this and get it back to North Carolina in time. That means I have to send it back by May 15 at the latest. Don't have time to order a pattern, I thought (given that they all take 2 weeks to arrive, somehow). No pattern stores remain downtown anymore.

But here we have a nice pdf, all ready to go. I do hope that this process goes smoothly. I've only got one shot to get it right...

12 comments:

  1. result! i'm sure it will be great. i've made the magpie dress from sinbad and sailor before and found it well drafted (but it is a much simpler shape!). i'm definitely going to buy it - i'm sceptical of the fabric requirements tho - i know hannah quite often drafts skirts shorter than i would be happy to wear (but i am tall). i'll be buying some extra fabric in case!

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    1. I'm really enjoying the pattern so far. Definitely buy it... And yes, she does draft those skirts short...

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  2. I'm sending good vibes your way for your bridesmaid sewing weekend.

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  3. I'm sure it will be great. By the time you're done with it, it will even have great 'hand'. :)

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    1. Ha! We have to hope that miracles can occur...

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  4. from what i've picked up from others who have made this already, it seems well-drafted. hope all goes smoothly!

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    1. It is very nicely drafted and the instructions are very good. I recommend it.

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  5. Ohhhhh I do like your pattern. I've been thinking about making a nice summery girly dress too.

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    1. Isn't it sweet. I have to make it again - for me!

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  6. If anyone can pull this out of the bag it's you! Happy sewing.

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    1. Well, we can hope. And once it's gone in the post, it's out of sight, out of mind :-)

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