Monday, April 12, 2010

Feliz

I noticed that whenever anyone uploaded pictures of 'Feliz' that there were often loads of pictures. Now I understand. It is such a masterpiece of a dress (especially with all the ruffles) that the pictures seem to be an attempt to capture the essence of the dress - and really, NO picture does this dress justice.



It took me two hours to cut out all the pieces correctly (and I wish I could say the children interupted me, but no, that was 2 hours constant cutting and matching)




The sewing was also time consuming, the truth is I felt like Beethoven composing a symphony!! (with only a little exaggeration!)



Measuring all those frills, making sure they were even, having to sew 2 rows of gathering stitches .................. well you get the picture!



And what is a dress without a hat?



The hat is another story - basically I had to draft it myself as I wanted a wide brim, unlike the other hats I have been sewing. Some measuring and a flexible ruler and crossing fingers and Violá ...



and it's reversible! Now I'll just have to make a dress to match the inside.





More pictures, just because..











I have plans to make it again for my 9 year old niece, but with less ruffles.

(Pattern: Feliz from book 'Sewing Clothes Kids Love', Fabric: Stenzo, Ribbons: Farbenmix)










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8 comments:

  1. What a stunning dress, you are ever so talented, I would have given up on the cutting stage. I need an adult size hat just like that!

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  2. Your Feliz is so, so beautiful. I am afraid to attempt it. Partly to do with the complexity of it but also because my girls hardly ever wear dresses, (maybe 3 times a year!) Sorry I haven't stopped by in a while...life...you know how it is! You have been busy sewing recently... I hope you're keeping well.

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  3. Thanks 'TheMadHouse'. I might size up the hat to adult size. If i do I'll send one on.

    Millie, after my 3 boys, I turned into a real girl once my daughter was born and she thankfully loves wearing dresses (hopefully it's not just a phase!). Thanks for the compliment about the dress.
    Hope you're getting some 'me' time too, between hubby, children and the farm

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  4. So beautiful! Thanks for posting lots of pictures - I agree you need heaps to show the real beauty of this stunning dress.

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  5. Gorgeous dress, and the matching hat, too cute! Love how you did the ruffles, and can't wait to make this dress!

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  6. It's good to read your comments Megbud and Wendy.
    Megbud - I still feel I didn't take half enough pictures:)

    Wendy - I'm looking forward to seeing the dress you make. I can't wait either to get started on another version of it.

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  7. Masterpiece is correct. It is symphony of gorgeousness. You did an amazing job. Kudos to you.

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  8. Kathy, thanks for your lovely comment

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