Wednesday, March 14, 2018

When it just doesn't turn out the way you want....


When I saw this darling pattern, I pictured a very glam selfie in lovely floral print.  The end result isn't so much a glam selfie, but it is still a lovely floral print.  

I cut version B.  The instructions were pretty easy to follow and it didn't take long to stich the pieces together.  However, once I tried on the dress I did not like the way the yoke looked on me.  I forgot to take a photo of the original pattern piece, but the point hit me right at my widest part of my stomach pooch and it was not flattering.  So I got rid of the point.  



And still wasn't happy.  I couldn't decide if it was this pattern in this print, or that the fabric was too thin.  I just knew I didn't like it.  

So I took out the yoke and recut the skirt.  And I voile! It looks about a million times better! 


I opted for a lapped zip instead of a invisible zipper.  I love the way lapped zippers look and I also need to practice the side laps.  You can see where it's not the straightest lap and also where I took some stitches out...shhh, don't tell.  

I added lavender bias tape on the hem, neck facing and sleeves, just to add a little more prettiness.