Well- it’s that time again. Some sweetie has Liebster’d me. So I will pass along this honor. Anne’style.
What is your passion?
Disneyworld, dogs with short legs, old movies, BOOKS
Why do you blog?
Locally I don’t have a creative community of fashion sewers- to discuss important topics like the joy of covered buttons, I must use the webs. Also, I feel like my size is not properly represented as a sewing group- envelopes lie, I hope that I don’t!
If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
Closer to Disney, closer to the fabric district, more time for both!
If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
Back to the birth of the movie industry- I would have loved to be a screen writer when great authors were being lured to the studios to work.
What is your favourite “end of the day wind down time” activity?
Um, I like to shoot bad guys. While holding a pup or two.
Who has had the most impact on who you are today?
I can’t answer that one today, it would totally derail me. But she knows, she does.
What is your dream job?
I’d love to be a private tour guide at Disney World. It’s the plaid skirt….
Favourite websites that make life easier?
Pattern Review, Style.com, Amazon
Favorite rainy day recipe?
Mr B’s Balsamic chicken and couscous
Here’s who I nominated:
Ok, I thought it would be fun to pick sewists that had made the same dress as I’m about to reveal- the OOP but much-loved, Simplicity 2145. Go see these ladies!
Most of them have done quite a bit since they made 2145, but one is quite recent! Now of course the moment you’ve all been waiting for- Mine! It was quite windy down at the tracks- as a lady I shouldn’t have been there of course!
I chose the cowl neck- so good for the sloped narrow shouldered Anne! Now these crossover pieces gave me fits. They were supposed to wrap over across the waist creating a slimming Waitie Katie Knock off. She was smart enough to buy hers in a stretch material- Simplicity said woven- I followed them blindly. Tsk-tsk. It never layed down well. I wrapped, I twisted, I did double-dutch. I gave up and made a front tying business out of it. I was messing around while fitting it and tied them in front so I could see the fit better and had a Eureka! Moment. Yes- this is me gleefully throwing a rock at the photo-husband. I contemplated a full on Perils of Pauline photo shoot, but those tracks are chilly!!!!
I liked it tied in front, but a decorative buckle seemed classier- and you know I is all about class and cul’cha. Ok, part of me didn’t want it to look like a certain lazy hair-fiddling duchess. I’m really more of a Sophie and Zara fan!
After that I spent most of my time matching my print and being sort of pleased with myself. It’s work-worthy, but a little gaudy. My target.
I’ve had several dress disappointments lately- things just didn’t end up matching my expectations or my tuckus- so a parade of summer tops will be shown soon- when I need a pick me up, I love a little top. This was good for me for the same reasons- it had all the basic components that I enjoy- some pleats, some tucks, an easy zipper, not too many origami pieces that require assistance calls to NASA. It’s calming and rewarding to me- knowing if you do the steps correctly it will all work. Sometimes in an uncertain world a result you can count on even on such a little thing is very soothing. Whoo- so deep for little me.
Enjoy your sewing- thats what it’s all about, right? Well, that and the hokey-pokey of course……
photo credits: meadhawg, google mages, pattern review. All images remain the property of their original owners.
The buckle is a lovely touch. It is all about having fun.
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Thank you- it just felt right!
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And it looks right too:)
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Interesting pattern…and it looks great on you! Like that fabric, too 🙂
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Thank you! That series a lot of fun to see all the versions that emerge!
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Thanks for the Liebster poke! Admittedly, I had forgotten making this dress, as it is one of my earlier pieces and I don’t wear it often (though it did make an appearance at the company Christmas party last year). Your version came out so nice that you might have inspired me to try again! I also like your buckle addition!
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That dress looked stunning on you!!!
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That looks frocking lovely
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Ah thank you!!!
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Such perfect colors on you! A great mix of interesting elements. On narrow-shouldered me, I haven’t managed to get that type of neckline to work out nearly so well as yours. Congrats!
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Thank you! Cowls have become my bestie!
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With you on the tracks, I can hear Dudley Do Right on his way to save the day!!! You look so cute and I love the pictures.
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I should have brought along the rope and Dastardly Dan!
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I had a disappointing sewing day. But a half box of Girl Scout thin mints made feel better.
I love your blog, your dress is wonderful on you, color, fit, front tie, and not at all too loud for work.
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Yes, cookies make most sewing tragedies better!
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That’s what I need! More cookies! (not)
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Love your dress. The colour and fabric look fantastic on you. Loving the shoes too! I can see them on my feet! Great dress. And yes – I understand the therapeutic value of a quick top.
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Its true! Im thinking of having a blouse therapy workshop!
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If you host it they will come
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I’m so glad you gave those cross-over pieces what for! I really like drapey necklines. I love the print and the color looks great on you! I was so annoyed by the fabric of my last make that I threw the whole thing out half way through so I hear you on sewing disappointments. Congrats on your award!
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Well thank you! A closet full of conciliatory tops eases the pain!!
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I love your dress and that fabric is to die for! I wish I looked as lovely as you in cowl neck dresses because they always look so elegant! Thank you for explaining the Liebster Award thing too! I have been nominated for one and I had no idea what it was…!
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Well, i look forward to seeing your post! This cowl is the least fussy Ive made- it doesnt dance or flip around. I always feel like cowls are high maintenance!
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I don’t know how you make posing look so effortless and so chic…but you do every time. This dress is a hit…cross-over and buckle…sheer genius!
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75 pictures taken, 45 deleted, 5 Im not having a TIA in!
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I really like your dress- especially the way the stripes work on the bias.
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I was worried about it- but it felt right!
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Lovely dress, again 😉 I like the shape, with the belt-thing and the buckle, it looks so good on you. Perfect colours too!
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I love some rust! This fabric waited almost 2 years for its partner!
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This frock. Tres radness!
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The Amanda Radness award! Even better than a Liebster!
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Well, I think it’s quite pretty with the belt and buckle and all. Great fabric and a favorite color of mine and such a good color for you! I’ve been mulling over a long summer dress or skirt…just mulling mind you. Any suggestions?
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Ive picked up some Burda recently- I want to try 7002 very soon- in a gaudy print of course!
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I love the newest make! That pattern has a lot of possibilities!
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Thank you- it was hard to decide which parts to put together- front pleats usually scare me- lots of paunch bulk!!!
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I think you would be the perfect Disney World tour guide! Nice save on the dress, the buckle bit in the front looks cute/.
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Wouldnt it be fun!!!
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I love the dress. Such a fun, yet civilized, fabric. And thanks for the links. I always like finding new sewing blogs and all of these are new to me.
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I was pleased at finding some new treasures!
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that looks fantastic on you, great matching and love the color. one of your best!
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Oh thank you!!! Tracks can be very slimming!
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Stickin’ out! (that’s a good thing BTW) I’m practising my colloquialisms.
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Well arent we the hepcat!!!
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Great job! as you said a perfect blend of fun and work appropriate. 🙂 I think I have this pattern…from a pyramid maybe? But I’ll confess to intimidation of the little front detail has kept it from being in my sewing queue. Also, I seriously am lusting after those shoes–I’d like them in red too, please! 😉
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Thank you so much for the nod! I’m glad my dress helped you finish yours, because it’s fantastic. I’m a sucker for a cowl neck, eliminates neckline finishing entirely – which is always what I want. Good save with the front drape – interesting to know it works even worse in the recommended fabric than it did in the knit!
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I kept thinking it needed some gathering or something- a straight line on my curves body? Didnt deem like a good plan!
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Wow! This looks great! The color couldn’t be better on you, too- you look fab!!!!! I wish you could be my Disney tour guide. Would you believe I’ve never been? My parents are so mean.
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I never went as a kid either- we earn it as adults!!
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