A while back, I bought this nice thin, drapey wool blend fabric at the 1 euro/meter store. I love that place. Don’t know how much yardage to buy? Get 4! I pulled it out, fully intending to make Christmas dresses for my daughters, but after feeling the loveliness of that fabric, I said forget you guys, I’m making something for ME!
Luckily I had the perfect pattern on hand for a nice autumn wool dress, Simplicity 2579:
I made the short, sleeveless “Day” version as-is with no variations. It was pretty simple, as patterns go. And to make this project even quicker, I just cut out my size from the pattern paper. I figured the pattern was only $1 on sale, and when am I ever going to make another size, or even another dress from the same pattern? I’ll trace patterns for kids since they change a lot, but I’m not wasting my time on that for me. It saved a buttload of time and I’m glad I did it.
But, per usual, it ended up being way too big. Luckily, I anticipated this problem given my many many MANY frustrations with patterns in the past, and didn’t pre-wash my fabric. The wool content was enough to shrink this puppy down to the perfect size. Now it fits like it’s tailor made!
Plus it makes me look like I have boobs. Well, the boobs of a 14 yr old girl rather than an 8 yr old boy, at least. I’ll take it.
I wore it to a lady’s tea luncheon hosted by the Ambassador’s wife in their fancy house with their fancy china and felt very very fancy. And I remembered to keep my knees together the whole time.
Now I just need Susan to come back and be my photographer again so she can roll her eyes and say, “Adrianna, you look like an idiot. Stop posing like that. Stick your leg out. Tilt your knee 13 degrees east. I need more negative space between your arm and body. Your shirt is bunching up in the back. Chin down a bit. Eyes over my right shoulder.”
If that sounds annoying, well, it is. But it produces much better pictures than the ones you just witnessed. Thank you in advance for not making snarky comments about my modeling abilities, or lack thereof.
Anonymous says
Ummm… annoying?!? Sounds super helpful to me. That Susan, she’s awesome. You should scare your neighbors away so she can live next door.
Suzanne says
Adorable! Can I say that for a woman’s dress? I’ll have to keep that pattern in mind. It would look so good with a long sleeve T and leggings too :)
Bethany says
I dunno–your knee looks 13 degrees east to me….
That’s really cute–I love it with the boots. I’ve given up on any clothing for myself that isn’t pajamas–I can never get the fit right…
Holly @ Domestic Dork says
Waaaaaaaaaant! That would be so super cute to wear to work!
ominous-invasion says
Oooh, this dress looks nice on you !
LB3K says
Can’t you gain some weight or something? It would make me enjoy my food today so much more if you weren’t size 0-ish. ;0)
Care says
It’s gorgeous!! Totally jealous.
An Ivory Beauty says
So adorable, I might need this pattern… it looks wonderful on you!
Very Verdant says
Love the dress!!!
Kim's Treasures says
I love your dress!!! Great job!!!
kelly says
i love it! i have the same pattern in my massive pattern stash…
Stef says
Adorable dress! And I think that last picture of you looks darling! Love it! I’m so intimidated by adult patterns, I’ve never tried anything for me, maybe this pattern is worth a go!
Emily says
Oh I love it! I’m glad you figured out a way to make those crazy sized patterns fit. I need to learn how to “pose” too. ha ha ha.
Sew Pretty Dresses says
Oh so cute! I need a boob making dress too!
QuiltyGirl says
Adorable!
Amy says
Beautifully done!
houseonhilltop says
That dress is super cute. You wear it well.
Christie @ A Lemon Squeezy Home says
It’s completelty cute! I love it!
Tanya says
Good call on abandoning the kid gear for some of your own!
Nicole says
love the dress – love the boots!
Jacqueline says
That came out great! I am terrified to sew a whole entire outfit for myself. That looks great! and Classy–cute.
Lee Ann says
Love it!
corinnea says
The dress is lovely and you are too cute!