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Friday, 2 March 2012

Reasons to be Cheerful

1) It's Friday!

2) My new patterns arrived.  I tried to be restrained and not buy things that I already have versions of somewhere, but I wasn't completely sensible as - surprise - they are all dress patterns.

Vogue Easy Options 8787


Vogue 1287 DKNY dress

McCall's 6163 Knit mock wrap dress


3) Most excitingly, Spring is here!  At least for the weekend, so here I am on our roof wearing my new dress while I can.





I've started on a (possibly wearable) muslin of the twisty waistband skirt from March Burda (#128) so look out for that next.
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14 comments:

  1. Lisa2 March 2012 at 15:10

    Your dress is lovely ( as always ) I really like that blue on you.

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  2. Vicki2 March 2012 at 18:21

    such a lovely colour. Perfect for the sunshine.

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  3. Lori2 March 2012 at 21:01

    Allison, your dress is gorgeous and that color is beautiful on you. I have made that McCall's dress twice, you will like it.

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  4. Victoria2 March 2012 at 21:26

    Lovely dress! Love the "pop" of the vivid blue color. The cowl draping is pretty too:)

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  5. Beth (SunnyGal Studio)3 March 2012 at 00:03

    love those picks, I can't wait to make the DK dress as well, looking forward to seeing your version.

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  6. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)3 March 2012 at 01:04

    The dress is absolutely fabulous on you! Love that color! Glad you're happy with your new Vogue picks!

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  7. a little sewing3 March 2012 at 01:45

    I like your pattern picks, too. I especially like the asymmetrical neckline on the first one, the Vogue.
    Your blue dress is glorious, and I am with you on the Friday & end of winter cheer.

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  8. Anonymous3 March 2012 at 02:25

    You look amazing in that dress. I love that shade of blue. And stop with the lovely patterns, please. My to do list is long enough and I've just added the McCall's knit dress to it! Sigh!

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  9. Jacquie3 March 2012 at 11:42

    Gorgeous dress and colour. You're going to have a great time making up those fabulous new patterns.

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  10. Gail3 March 2012 at 16:41

    Love the Vogue dress. I recently made the McCalls mock wrap dress. My fabric was a little stretchy/limp/cheap and it sags in the front. I suggest that you use some swimwear elastic to avoid this.

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  11. Goodbye Valentino3 March 2012 at 20:33

    What great dress patterns and what a great blue dress! Hope your knee gets better soon :)

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  12. The Slapdash Sewist8 March 2012 at 00:56

    Dress looks gorgeous on you! It really is surprisingly be-sleeved, pleasantly so. It's definitely on the list for Spring/Summer. Meanwhile, it turned back to winter here over the weekend and early this week. :( I'm hoping it's just the last gasp.

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  13. velosews9 March 2012 at 17:29

    Lovely style and colour. This is a great look for you.

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  14. Louise11 March 2012 at 02:18

    looking forward to seeing the first pattern, I nearly purchased it this morning.

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