[ a little sewing something that has me preoccupied. ]
Um… so this is obviously not the post of knitting progress! I got a little side tracked with a sewing project instead. One of the pieces on my fall wardrobe plan, in fact! It took a couple evenings of earnest sewing, but it was a pleasantly simple and quickish pinafore to whip up.
[ love the cross-over straps. ]
Although I made it primarily as a pinafore (or jumper) to be worn over blouses and shirts, the pattern indicates it can also be worn as a sundress. Considering the weather is still quite warm here, I decided to model it as a sundress. I’m fairly pleased with how this turned out: it was one of those projects that was a bit of an experiment. I generally do not gravitate towards designs that have such a pronounced, horizontal line across the hip area. It emphasizes what I don’t want to draw attention to! lol. Although I won’t be rushing out to replace my wardrobe with yoked skirts, this is a nice change to the usual styles that populate my wardrobe!
[ front and side views. ]
[ details. ]
Oh, and all the fabric I ordered came today! I’m quite excited, but not sure whether to start on the red dress or the floral one first… Decisions!
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Very cute! I love crossed straps, too. Don’t have to fuss over them slipping off your shoulders! You can move with much more ease. And the dropped hip seam is very flattering on you. Gives you a long lean torso! Not hip-widening at all
It is lovely!!! What a great job you did
Casey this dress rocks! I love the color and the buttons.
You look smashing darling!
This is beautiful! Everything from the color, to the cut, the material, the buttons! So fantastic, and you look amazing in it (excuse my gushing)!!!!!
I love this dress and I love the color.I love the cris-cross back. Purple is one of my favorite colors. Can’t hardly wait to see you next sewings projects!!!
Wow, wow, wow! This dress is fabulous and I’m *hearting* your amazing belt buckle! That color looks wonderful on you! Very lovely!
What a great dress!! I bet it will look amazing over a blouse once it finally cools down where you are . . is it really that hot still? Poor thing! No wonder you don’t feel like knitting!
That looks really great on you. Totally flattering! Your waist looks tiny and the hip-level seam is nothing but cute. Lovely color (my favorite color) and incredible buckle, as someone mentioned. Most of all it looks so modern – in a great way – funny since it’s a 30s pattern (from what I remember).
Simply adorable! I love the color and the buttons are a great detail. Is that just a basic solid cotton? It looks almost like a canvas weight. Just wondering….
Oh I really love it! The colour is just wonderful. I can’t wait to see it with little blouses when it gets cooler!
OMG! You are so talented m’dear! Great color for you too! You are adorable!
Love love love it!!! What a beautiful job you did!
I am officially in love with this dress. I rarely sew, but I feel like I shall have to start it up so that I can make a garment as lovely as this. Bravo!
Where to start? The cross over straps, the metal details… and that divine eggplant color! It all makes for a gorgeous piece – you should be proud!
WOW Casey, I have to say that that is one of the cutest things you’ve ever made! And that’s saying a lot! The color is perfect for the style and the style is just so cute, original, and flattering – I love it. Perfect!
Wow Casey! That is just lovely and the color suits you so well. The whole thing is just so flattering. Where did you find the pattern for that dress?
Your use of solids continues to inspire me–I feel they get so short-changed, but a solid in the right shape has so much more power than an overwhelming print! Super cute project, one I’d wear all winter with a cardigan and some tights… Love it!
that color is divine!!!!!
Wow that pinafore is awesome! I always think of pinafores as kind of aprons, yet I always want to wear them as regular dresses! You did a fantastic job! Now I want to buy some vintage pinafore/apron patterns and make me some!
I love it, and you look so good in these pics!
Beautiful dress, beautiful color, and gorgeous hair! (I have got to get myself some flowers for my hair!) As always, I’m in awe of your sewing skills.
Aaah, Casey! It’s so wonderful! I love it. I really like your choice of buttons and the buckle too! Your belt looks all nice and stiff, too. I suck at belt-making, haha.
I can’t wait to see the rest of your wardrobe planning done! I vote floral next.
I hope I get to see one of these outfits in person! 
Beautiful!! All your wonderful creations just make me want to take up sewing more and more.
Mmmm this dress is divine! And I concur with previous commenters that you look very slender in it, and that the hip level seam does you no harm at all. Isn’t the pinafore a thing of wonder – it enables year-round glamour. Also, I love the flowers in your hair – are they real?
It’s so sweet! The colour is really flattering. I would love to learn how to sew things for myself.
i vote for the floral print dress as the next project.
It’s gorgeous. I love it.
-Andi x
This is wonderful! And I love your blog!!
wow, you did a great job! i love the back of the dress!
Hi : )
I just recently discovered your blog (and your youtube tutorials) and this is my fist comment.
You really ispire me, I must say.
When I read your blog I want to get my sewing machine out of the closet again, and have a go at making something for myself and my children. You stir my creativity!
And when I watch your tutorials you really make me smile : ) I love the way you laugh!
I`m not at all a vintage kind of person, but through reading your blog I feel inspired to be more of myself! To cultivate my own style so to speak (to allow myself to like what I like, and to dislike what I dislike). And to let myself shine through more.
: ) Thank you!!
Very cute!
Mom
*sigh* This post makes me miss 1)Florida weather (we’re already in winter coats to walk to the bus stop in the morning) and 2) my sewing buddy!
Casey, it’s ridiculously perfect! The color, the cut, the details – EVERYTHING!
It’s beautiful! I love the color. Sometime show us photo when you’re wearing a shirt with it. I’d love to see that version.
that color is absolutely exquisite! i love that dress, you did such a wonderful job on it!
The details in this dress knock me out — the slightly contrasting thread, the bias binding. Lovely. Don’t worry about the horizontal hip line; the drape of the whole garment really works. It’s a dropped-waist dress that allows your trim midsection to shine. Brilliant! Nice pattern. Can you share the number/style?
What a gorgeous dress. It looks so beautiful on you. Marvelous job!
Oh my gosh……. I’m in love with this dress!! Everything about it just screams fabulous!!! Do you sell any of these beauts online??? If you don’t, you should definitely consider it!! This whole look is so utterly fab! Love the hair too!!
Christina
Oh it is gorgeous and purple is a great color for you.
I found your blog recently. I absolutely love your style! This is the perfect dress. It looks adorable on you. Your hair is so pretty. Love the flowers. Have a great day.:)
Amy
Oh this is just lovely! and so lovely on you!! The colour really suits you! I have been meaning to start making my own dresses for quite sometime but always get scared! Do you have any tips on what would be best to start with? xxx
Wow, that is amazingly gorgeous!
you did NOT just make that. man casey you continue to amaze me.
Wow! such a pretty dress!
Wow, it’s beautiful! The color, the style, every details! I wish I could do things like that… ♥
Wow, that is so gorgeous! I love the color of fabric you chose and all the extra little details like the buttons, etc. It looks so fabulous on you, the purple is so great, it really suits you.
You have some fabulous sewing skills
Everytime I see something you make it inspires me to take sewing classes! I think I’ll make it my new year’s resolution to learn how to sew
You look stunning! I just love this dress. I’m going to check that other post about the fabric/pattern used.
Hope i can get my hands on this pattern…
PS: first comment from me but i’ve come often and for a long time ;o)
This is absolutely beautiful! I am quite jealous!!
lovely! and such a great color on you
I like all the little details
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