This summer I’ve sewn more than I’ve blogged- I’ve actually sewn lots of staple things to wear to work, but mostly things that bore me, so blogging them is not very appealing to me.
You know the type- basics that you just can’t make exciting, but need to own. Perhaps you’ve noticed I keep trying to find other things to blog besides a thrilling 520 words on my new beige capri pants!
I do have a textile victim to display today- Tho I’m not as happy as I could be! You’ll see.
Cute, pleaty, breezy- so comfortable. Throw on a belt- becasue that slight nip in featured on the tech drawing- I never found that! It’s a maxi maxi thing! Perfect for the blazing summer in the south.
I slaved over this. Truly.
I was squeezing out the fabric to get the length and breadth it required.
I hand adjusted and planned the pleats on Ms Holloway to account for my slopiness.
I changed thread 3 times trying to get the least visible top stitching effect. You know I like to color in my white thread if it is too prominent- my brown fabric marker was not this kind of brown, dang it?!
I redid the bias tape on the armscyes more than once.
Was this dress worth it? I’m still not sure. It wrinkles on sight- I swear I ironed it- I may not have couture skills, but I can apply heat to fabric! Ok, enough complaining- here goes:
Here I am in the unforgiving sun of Mr B’s hops gallows area. I’m hoping the chevrons are busy enough to forgive some lack of fabric mismatched areas!
It’s giving me a lovely pigeonbreast effect as I peek from behind the hops…. this sun is very bright- it’s made me look even more dainty than usual- even a bit washed out- like this right sleeve- what- WTF?????!
Seriously?! I honestly got done, gave it a bit of the iron, found my Betsey Johnson carrot necklace, hit the yard and NOW I see the right sleeve is inside out. ARRGH?!
I can’t believe my assistant let this happen. The neighbors may have seen me stomping around the yard shaking my chubby fist at fate and wailing- maybe they never noticed…
Ok, I’m going back inside now to decide if I can bring myself to remove the sleeve binding ONE MORE TIME and fix this epic tragedy. Have a lovely sunday all. It’s my Fathers Birthday- so eat some cake, m’kay?
photo credits: pattern review, little me. All images remain the property of the original owner.
Very funny – you crack me up. Only a couple of months I ago I made a coat with both sleeves facing behind me….
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had a client bring a sale purchase from a high end shop with exactly that problem. She realised something was off but couldn’t see what.
LikeLike
That’s so wrong!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now that helps your posture!
LikeLike
I once thought that by the time I reached the point where I was hired and paid to sew for a living, the silly mistakes would be behind me, and I’d never stuff something behind a pile of fabric so that my failure would have no witnesses. Ha! It gets worse because we stop fearing things like sewing machine needles and think we don’t need to double check and WHAM. I made a knit shirt last year and attached the sleeve hem to the armscye so that the sleeve edge is now knobby and bizarre. I blush every time I spot it in there, but I can’t throw it away.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I guess we never stop learning?
LikeLike
You could teach it a lesson…take out the correct sleeve, install it inside-out, and call it a design choice!
LikeLiked by 4 people
Subtle contrast feature!
LikeLike
Ooohhhh noooooo! That’s the worst when you notice something like that at the end. Good luck and I hope your patience is rewarded!
LikeLike
I’m almost ready to ignore it- see if anyone notices!
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL. I have been sewing for longer than I want to admit being alive and I still make beginner mistakes. Even more now than when I was a beginner I think.
LikeLiked by 1 person
But we keep chugging along!
LikeLike
I put some very complicated jacket sleeves on back to front once, elbows forward! Try to wear THAT!
I can’t even notice your sleeve. If it was accidentally added as a collar I might.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The pups better tell me about that!!
LikeLike
If it’s fixable, it’s not a mistake – it’s a temporary interruption of the creative process.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes!!
LikeLike
Let’s just say, I’ve been there more than once. Sleeves are tricky beasts, however I must say, that dress is gorgeous, and that fabric!!! I love the back and, since I’m somewhat obsessed with back detailing, I just might have to give this one a whirl.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do love Burdas odd little details!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A speed bump from the sewing room…I doubt anyone who sees you will notice and if they do, they won’t quite realize why it looks different. This Maxi dress looks cool and comfortable and just waiting for a breeze.
LikeLiked by 1 person
If I unbelt it in a breeze- look out!
LikeLike
Ditto to Irene’s comment above!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wee’d a bit! ROFL
LikeLike
Rotten unhelpful dogs!
LikeLike
I have a dress where one of the two patch pocket that I lovingly applied is inside out. I haven’t got around to re-doing it yet… It’s at least two years old… Happy Birthday Pretty Grievances Senior!
LikeLiked by 1 person
After 2 years- it’s a design detail!
LikeLiked by 1 person
If you hadn’t said that the sleeve is wrong side out I don’t think I would have noticed. It took me a few seconds of staring at it very intently to see that the colors were a bit more muted on that sleeve. And it’s still a lovely, flowy summer dress. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I only spotted it in the brown areas
LikeLike
ROFL! You are so funny! I feel your pain. That said, it really is a lovely dress….well worth fixing, I’m guessing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!!
LikeLike
Argh! I feel your pain. It’s worth fixing though, it’s lovely fabric.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just “sleeve” it alone – I dare anyone to mention it!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Heehee!
LikeLike
I didn’t even notice it until you pointed it out. It’s a lovely dress and perfect for summer comfort.
LikeLike
I’m really happy with this pattern- not to low, nothing to adjust…..but a sleeve!
LikeLike
I think it looks great! Those colors are so flattering on you. I wouldn’t worry about the sleeve- only you will know!
LikeLike
I’m about convinced to ignore it!
LikeLike
Oh, dear! I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve sewn something on backwards, upside down, or inside out! #Solidarity That said, I don’t think it’s noticeable, so I’d have a hard time making myself rip back and redo.
LikeLike
Yeah- it may just be a learning experience about watching tv and pinning!
LikeLike
hehehe…. I once sewed an entire circle skirt to a dress inside out. It’s actually the one I’m wearing in the little gravatar on wordpress….. shshshshshsh…. don’t tell anybody.
LikeLike
Now that is contrast!
LikeLike
That fabric is to die for! Definitely your colours. What I have issue with is the belt. Even the skinniest woman alive would look like a sack tied in the middle. A couple of dress darts in the front and back is really all you need. This pattern is designed for at least a couple of inches of ease for the whole dress. It is not designed with a waist feature. Just let that flow happen.
By the way, I can do one bettr re. the inside out sleeve. I did it twice, exactly the same on a Jacket. You are not alone and others have gone much further.
That is a very nice cool summer dress pattern. It flatters your red hair and pale skin. If you just let it drape, it would be the perfect summer casual wear.
Goo job, sleeve notwithstanding.
LikeLike
I may nip those sides in and avoid windy days!
LikeLike
Still chuckling. Feel free to unpick and put right but I can’t imagine anyone noticing – or being brave enough to say. Ignore the dogs – they are such divas but can’t see so shouldn’t have an opinion.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I get people staring at my clothes but not saying anything- don’t know if it’s ‘why?’ Or ‘eh’ in their heads- I dare them to ask!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oops! Seems like a time for boo boos. I too, as in Fabrikated’s comment above, sewed my sleeves on the wrong side, facing backwards. It took me a while to figure out what was wrong. Oh well, just as long as it can be fixed! (and you are too funny!)
LikeLike
Your sleeve is a deliberate design feature though isn’t it? Start a new trend.
LikeLiked by 1 person