FINISHED! Drape Tree Mini Dress

I didn't go to work today as I have an ear infection which has rendered me painfully hollow, well actually like a big blocked echoey tunnel.. in one ear (so happy I had that sinus operation which I thought was going to stop this constant ailment??@!), so I pottered around the house, checked in on work now and then, watched the US Election coverage and did a bit of sewing.  It was pouring with rain here so it was kind of nice to be indoors.

As foreshadowed, November is all about me and today I sewed up Mini Drape Dress No 12 from 'She has a Mannish Style'.  The material is a jersey silk and the plan is that I will wear this to a party later in November. In-situ photos will come later.

I've sewn this pattern up before and did think about making this one longer but thought the colour at the top of the material would wash me out, so wanted to start where there was a bit of colour and honestly, I'm short and I like a mini dress!  I added pockets into this dress, which might have been a mistake but I think with a few well placed stitched the pockets will sit better.


14 comments:

  1. I love the placement of the fabric - it doesn't look too short! Very nice.

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  2. Thanks HoffiCoffi! I think this is a good length.. but you'll have to see it on. yes, i'm pretty pleased with the fabric placement too.. Yay!

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  3. I´m in love with your fabrics! And the drape in that top looks beautiful!

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  4. I can't wait to see it on you! It's such a unique dress - The perfect dress to stand out at a party and get you heaps of compliments!

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  5. Oh wow, it looks awesome. I sewed up this pattern too and found the front drape way to low so I wear it back to front XD

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  6. Thanks so much. There's no doubt that it drapes pretty low - what a cool way to wear it!

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  7. Thanks Gillian. I'll post a picture perhaps on party night (before we go out perhaps!)

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  8. Thanks Merche! Would you believe it looks better on!

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  9. Oh wow, this fabric is unutterably beautiful. I cannot wait to see the in situ pictures

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  10. Thanks Alex. PS. did you get the parcel?

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