I have been meaning to make a Darling Ranges dress for a year, since I made this muslin,which was massive. I do love Megan Nielsen patterns, did anyone see her brilliant April Fool's this year? It was brilliant!
I cut the L for the muslin so this time I made a straight M and it is practically perfect, maybe a teeny bit tight over the bust.
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| this face is much better than the one I was pulling |
I had to drop the but darts by about 3 inches (I am not sure, even pre kids, that my bust has ever been as high as the darts are on this pattern... ) and I shortened it as I ran out of fabric. I used a cross weave organic cotton that I got in a bundle from here.
My right bust dart appears to be a bit pointy.... I will need to deal with that.
I have plans on a summer version to use up some of my enormous cotton stash that really needs attention but for now it's back to a couple of pairs of trousers that are WIP's.
Beautiful colour! I think this looks great and fits really well. This pattern has been on my want list for ages!!! Yours has just reminded me of that. X
ReplyDeleteI agree with Helen, the colour is fan. Looks good on you. Love the computer drawn face!
ReplyDeleteThanks! That face was a lot better than the one I was pulling!! Ax
DeleteI agree with Helen, the colour is fan. Looks good on you. Love the computer drawn face!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I've always loved the look of this pattern!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fab pattern, the only pain is the buttons and button holes and that is not because it is difficult it is because I hate sewing on buttons :)
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