Wednesday 16 May 2012

Summer sundress minus the summer

I finished the second of my summer blue tops last night, and this morning balanced precariously on another chair in front of another mirror to take photos.

Summer dress for when the summer finally arrives

This is made from the same pattern as my last top, but at full length.  This version has lovely deep pockets, and a sweet A-line shape which I adore.

There's still nor much sign of summer warmth here in London, so it will be a while before I can wear it without a pashmina around my shoulders and leggings and a jersey top underneath.

Pastel sundress

 *A special Thank You to my friend Kristina, for so generously giving me the fabric, which is a really calming Amy Butler print from a few years back. I am delighted to find it matches my favourite blue pashmina so perfectly! xx*

8 comments:

  1. Really cute! I like the neckline particularly. It looks like it works well with shirts under it or alone.

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  2. It looks gorgeous with the pashmina - and suits you perfectly. I'm going to have a to make a muslin for that one before I cut into real fabric - I have a feeling it might not suit me ...

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  3. Oh, I LOVE this one. Perhaps I should make this my next foray into dress-making? Will hound you for deets next time I see you!

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  4. Oh I love it with the pashmina and leggings--the perfect outfit for this in-between weather! K x

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  5. Currently I'm in a summer skirt with leggings and - oh god - a fleece on top. (I am inside.) What on earth is going on with this Spring?

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  6. Oh you clever, clever lady - I wish I could sew, your dress and the red/blue top are amazing! xx

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  7. It's a lovely top. Somehow those pinafore always evoke calmness and independent-mindedness.

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  8. I am so happy that fashion allows us to wear all these layers underneath summer clothes. At least we can pretend that summer is on its way...

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