Good morning, poppets!
Today, I can declare victory over my first ever dress pattern – the Eliza dress from Eliza M.
For an amateur sewer, this pattern was amazing. Simple, easy to understand, and pushing my skills just enough. I had decided that my first foray into vintage sewing would probably be best served through a vintage-inspired modern pattern – and Eliza M has a great selection on offer! I made the dress up using the above sky-blue cotton with white polka dots. Super fun to work with!
But I don’t want to paint this like it was all sunshine and roses. There’s a fair bit of jerry-rigging holding the thing together. I learnt, for example, why it is SO important to iron out the coils of your zip (to avoid sewing into your zip by mistake). I also found that the bust darts ended far too high, leaving the dress looking a little *cough* nipple-y. I managed to deal with this by slashing the darts open and ironing the apex over a tailor’s ham – but next time, I think I’ll just try to lower the darts on the pattern (ooooo….adventurous!!).
Overall though, this was a fantastic pattern that made me feel sufficiently proud of myself! I’m already planning to make it up again using a different fabric! So YAY, first real sewing endeavour successful. I will leave you with more photos, showing my response to my fiancé shouting ‘STRIKE A FIERCE POSE’ at me, while snapping like paparazzi.
The dress looks fab! I’d never have guessed it was your first attempt. It really suits you. Loving the modelling poses too
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Thank you! I’m super happy with it! And I appreciate your comment on the modelling poses – although I don’t think I’ll be getting a contract anytime soon 🙂 x
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Lovely dress and well done on your first make. I have made this dress too (not for me of course!) and really enjoyed it. Im going to add your blog to mine and will be following your makes with interest.
Jamie
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Thanks Jamie! I really appreciate you stopping by! I love your blog – I bet your wife loves having a husband who can make her one-of-a-kind outfits! x
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Yay first dress! It’s gorgeous and I love the neckline on it 🙂 also a total sucker for a blue polka dot; where did you find the fabric?
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Yay first dress! Although are you sure it’s only your first? 😜 it’s absolutely gorgeous and I love the neckline. Also, where did you get the fabric from? I’m a total sucker for a blue polka dot!
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Ha! I promise it is! If you could see the inside, you would know for sure. I actually got the fabric locally – but I’ve found pretty much the exact same fabric on one of the sites I’ve used: https://www.fabric.com/buy/fn-277/pimatex-basics-polka-dot-pale-blue-white
I love me some polka dots too! x
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