I used the Liberty lawn gifted to me by Debi during our Summer Sewing Swap back in July 2012. I'd been afraid to cut into the buttery soft, adorable fabric for fear of wasting it on a botched project. I'd thought it would work really well as a shirt-dress, but hadn't found or tried any patterns that seemed especially fitting. Then it hit me, duh, this would be perfect for a ruffley-sleeved Laurel dress. And it was.
I love the little acorns in the print and the lovely tones of purple, pink, and gold. In sewing the dress, I also used the green satiny bias binding Debi sent with my Sewing Swap goodies to face the neckline and hem. The slippery silky binding strips plus the soft bemberg rayon lining I used to line the dress ensure that this baby can be easily worn with tights without any unsightly dress bunching. Thank goodness, I can wear this dress any time of year! (but especially in the Fall)
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| my favorite part of the dress -- ruffles! |
You all have seen me gush about the Laurel pattern multiple times now, so you already know it's my jam. Maybe I should call it my weakness? I can't seem to actually stop making them. Anyway, there's not much new to share, except I can now say for sure that I absolutely love the ruffled sleeve variation just as much as the other pattern options. I have a feeling this dress is going to get a lot of wear (with a lot of different colored tights!).
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| no bunching or riding up over tights! |
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| satiny bias tape and smooth lining |
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| this look happens to go great with my favorite shoes |
Hooray for Fall and Laurel dresses! I do promise that my next project, which is already strewn across my sewing table, will not be a Laurel anything. It's not even a Colette pattern. I'm really branching out here, guys! You'll just have to check back soon to see how it turns out.
You know what?! After I saw the Laurel you made for youre college, I knew I HAD to have one whit the ruffle sleeves! ( my first was whitout). I even thought the sewn in pockets were a great idea! So offcourse I had to make that to:) whit contrasting fabric:) cant wait to put it on my blog! Only have to attatche the bias binding now. Hope you'll pop by my blog to see the result:)
ReplyDeleteI love it when bloggers find their TNT pattern. I envy it so much, but am so happy for them... including you! Haha so no need to feel ashamed for making the same pattern again and again.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful and you look lovely. And omg your shoes! :D Yay! I love your Laurels! I'm impressed by your lining as well. It'll be so great an versatile for you :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this pattern so much. The style and cut is so perfect for you and fits you so well! Great fabric choice; love it with the stockings. P.s. you have amazing hair :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - and I'm glad you had the confidence to cut into your Liberty fabric - there's not point hoarding beautiful things for an endlessly future project!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric - and such a cute dress! Great combination :)
ReplyDeleteJust the right choice, lovely
ReplyDeleteThis just might be my favorite Laurel yet!! Do I say that every time...? Haha.. well, I think this one is absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! Love the bias tape at the hem - gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteI love this on you! It's really sweet-- the ruffles are such a nice detail!
ReplyDeleteGreat shift dress hun!! I especially like the limey bias tape!
ReplyDeleteMy first Laurel had ruffles and I just love them!!! Your version is adorable! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you styled it (perfect tights and shoes for the look)!
When I worked in a fabric store I remember gazing longingly at all the tana lawns...one day I will have to buy some (not that I need more fabric hehe)!