Saturday, 25 July 2015

A Summer Darling Ranges Dress

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I have been planning another Megan Nielsen Darling Ranges dress since I finished the last one in April, and finally, it has been sewn!


I used fabric that my Mum and Dad brought back from America last summer. I wasn't sure if it would just be too loud for a dress but used it anyway and I am glad I did, I love it!


I cut a straight medium again and, apart from a sneaky safety pin between the top two buttons it fits really well. I had enough fabric this time to make it the correct length, perfect for bare legs and sandals (which I froze in...)


I used glass buttons from my Grandma's button box, I couldn't decide on a colour of button so clear it was! I am slightly nervous about them though, I am good at smashing things...

Hopefully we get some warmer weather here soon so I can maybe wear it without turning blue :)


On a totally random note, look how much the garden has grown in 3 months!!




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6 comments:

  1. Dr Susan25 July 2015 at 21:03

    Perfect for summer - i hope it warms up for you soon!

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    1. Alison9 September 2015 at 22:17

      Thanks! It has actually been on constant rotation since it was finished, don't want to put it away now for autumn! A x

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  2. Unknown25 July 2015 at 22:37

    Wishing for some warm weather for you. Although your garden definitely thinks it summer! Fabulous dress, it really suits your figure. And the fabric is smashing. Well done.

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    1. Alison9 September 2015 at 22:18

      Thanks! The garden def thinks it is still summer, although I wish the weeds didn't...!! A x

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  3. Helen26 July 2015 at 20:46

    This looks lovely and it fits you perfectly. I do keep meaning to get to this pattern at some point. I really love the simple shape of it.

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  4. Elise30 July 2015 at 12:36

    Gorgeous, I love the fit :) also, that's your garden?! I thought you were at some National Trust property, jealous :)

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