Okay, so would it suffice to say that I’m obsessed with the Staple Dress pattern by April Rhodes? I mean, I’ve made four now, and today’s post is showcasing my third. The dotted chambray is from Robert Kaufman’s stellar new line, Chambray Union. I want a bolt of this stuff! This time I included pockets,...
Oh, you knew I’d make another one! This one is my most favorite because its my first tana lawn dress and its in my favorite Liberty fabric! I’m so head over heels for the Michelle, My Belle dress pattern from Liberty Love. It is perfect! Alexia Abegg: YOU ARE MY HERO! You know when you...
I attached the skirt to my muslin version of the Michelle My Belle Dress today. I’m so glad I chose to attach the skirt instead of only practicing on the bodice because I discovered there are some changes I want to make so that the dress better suits me. You can see here that its...
I am so out of whack lately. Between having a lot more work to do and dealing with a sick family, I’ve not had a bit of sewing time for nearly two weeks! That’ll really throw a girl like me off kilter, so I knew now that Layla is feeling better and I have a...
Well Christmas is only 5 days away. I think I just realized that. I still have a few things that need to be done, so I’ve been in high gear for the past few days. Except yesterday. Yesterday I just watched in awe as my new flooring was laid. I feel like that was allowed....
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Oh, it’s wonderful!!
This is so lovely! Love the pattern, love the fabric! What a delightful detail to have the Liberty inside the pocket – that’s the joy of handmade . . . the fun added details:) I must check out that fabric – I could think of a hundred different things to sew from it!
This is super cute! I love the pop of Liberty in the pockets and the neon stitching. I want this pattern now!
[…] one for my sister out of the solid chambray from Robert Kaufman’s Chambray Union. And like my last Staple Dress, I added bits of Liberty detail because nothing makes a garment more special than a little […]
So so cute! I love your sewing :)
Meredith, I am so happy that you like The Staple Dress.. you look gorgeous in it!! I love that top picture so much! I wonder if you’d mind me using it?! I am writing a little something about the pattern and all the lovely people who’ve made it.. I would love include you and of course a link to your site.
Either way, thank you so much for your support! You are just lovely!!!
That would be great, April! Thanks for your kind words. I LOVE this pattern!
[…] had wanted to make her a Staple Dress for a while, and when she let me know how much she loved my chambray version, I knew what I was going to do. For the Liberty trim on this dress, I used some premade bias tape […]
I love this dress and this fabric and your personal touches! I love all of the Staple dresses you’ve made, and I was so inspired that I made a Staple dress of my own in similar chambray fabric. But I have one question- I think I made the wrong (too big) size as the fabric billows out above the waist. Do you think the placement of the top row of shirring affects this? I’m just wondering how to fix this with my next version, other than going a size (or maybe two) down. Sorry, I know you’re not the pattern designer but you’ve been so successful every time you’ve made this pattern! Thank you!
I kept the shirring in the same place. The one thing I did change, however, was the waistline. I felt that it [the dress in general] was quite large. So I cut about an inch off the pattern where the waist is the smallest part, and graded that line out to eventually meet with the regular size. After doing that with one piece, I did the same for the other piece so the lines would match up on the front and back pieces. For me, that helped it to fit perfectly. I would think if you have a high waist and don’t have a need for there to be as much room between the neckline and shirring, you could simply move up where the waistline is and raise the shirring so there’s not as much fabric hanging over the waist. Does any of that make sense? I’m seeing it in my head, but I’m not sure how clearly I’m explaining it.
Thank you so much! I understand what you’re saying and will try that next time! I think I’d better start making muslins too…:)