I got into a craze of different hues of blue because every time I see swatches online I get over zealous and I want to snatch up anything that appeals to me which in the case of blue is almost everything....except
TURQOUISE
YIKES!
GET IT OUT OF HERE!
So, I ended up deciding over a week of pure agony which hue of blue to buy. Of course, it had to be a 100% linen content because I just love wearing it, so I went to my old faithful online store Fabrics-store and found a deep shade of blue called Blue Bonnet. I then proceeded to make a sporty-raglan sleeve type dress that was meant for summer. I decided to buy the pattern Butterick 6053 on a whim.
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| I did not add a contrasting midriff band!! |
And like most other projects decided to start making this dress as soon as my linen fabric came in.
OK, 3 weeks later, I got everything underway, then went away for a week. Hmmm...do what I can before I leave. Of course I didn't even buy the lining. Most of the time, you may not need a lining for a linen dress because that fabric is so damn comfortable. But in this case, the pattern called for it, so I went with it..
I followed the directions as the topsitching went. I thought boy this would be fun! Well......Ahem!
I really had to remember what type of patience this needs remembering that my corsets I made required super straight lines and frequent eye rest breaks. No wavy-gravy lines if I can manage it.
Let me just say, this top stitching really tried my patience, because not only did I have to sew in straight lines, I had to do them triple for every seam line that required it. Plus I used my edge stitching foot using the edge of that foot as a reference for the next line which are only 2 mm apart. And using that foot saved me!
Then came the lining....
I understitched everywhere it was needed and it still didn't live up to its promise, so I topstitched again to keep it back. It worked! Either way, I was so frustrated at this point. Crazy... no.
The lining on the hem band kept drooping and it royally annoyed me, so yes, more topstitching.
You'll see from my photos that linen creases like crazy without any help from anything or anyone. I ironed the heck out of it, but the fabric still rocks!
I feel very comfortable in my dress, it's just that I need help putting it on because my left shoulder is just killing me! Wihich means that I can't bend my arm to help myself in or out of a dress.
Anyway here are my finished pics:
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| Front |
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| Back |
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| Front Top Stitchery on skirt and midriff band Colour is true here |
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| Top Stitchery |
Well, like I said, comfortable, and well fitting, but the fiddle-di-dee work was frustrating.
Kids, do try this at home.
Until next time....
Bye
