Tea Dress
28 Feb
My friend Tam held a fancy pants tea party this weekend. I wanted to make a dress to wear and as usual left it to the last minute and whipped it up the night before. It turned out for the event, but if I were to wear it again I’d make more adjustments.
Pattern:
New Look #6557 bodice D (the blue one)
Variations:
- straps instead of a halter
- completely different skirt – I wanted a 50’s looks skirt therefore improvised with a wide piece of fabric with lots of gathering
Adjustments:
- I added about ten cm of length to the bust piece so it wasn’t indecent and added a few cm’s to the width. I overestimated though and ended up making a whole pile of adjustments (my bodice has darts!) so I’d be more careful with that next time.
- I shortened the bodice so the skirt started at my waist.
Time to make:
3 hours
The Verdict:
I like this pattern. I’ve made the red/white dress before in a navy and red cherry print with pleasing results.
you look beautiful! i love the style of the dress, and that print, and the little bolero complements the dress so well!
you’re so clever!
Wowee you look gorgeous. What a wonderful idea to have a fancy pants tea party and a perfect opportunity to dress up.
I would never be game enough to tackle a dress yet!
love love love
Aw, it’s so pretty! Sounds like fun… I would love to go to a fancy tea party sometime.
This dress turned out great! Straps instead of halter certainly sounds like a good idea. Gorgeous shoes and little cardi too!
Hi Ren
I didn’t have your email address to include you on my email earlier today. The paper printed the wrong date so we’re having an emergency bonus NCB tomorrow night. Everything is back to normal next week, so we’re still on for the 11th.
Cam x
Lovely fabric, cute style, great accessorising!
Thank you!!
Oh wow, LOVE this!! You are very clever indeed, and you look fantastic
Well done!!