Monday, 20 January 2020

The Red Lois Dress




The Scout and I have a wedding to go to in early March.  It is going to be a garden wedding,  so I figured it was a good excuse to make a new dress.  My tried and tested Lois dress pattern was hauled out, some beautiful rayon purchased just before Christmas with my sister, was prewashed and starched to make cutting slightly easier.  This was the first time I had sewn anything bigger than a top with rayon, so I was quite worried about how it would work.  Also the first time using my invisible zipper foot - gosh that makes a difference.

I lengthened the skirt by 3", the last one I made sat just under my knee, and I knew I wanted a longer more floaty dress this time.  The low v bodice,  I ended up stitch up another .5" ,  Overall it was an easy make, I suspect the hem is a little uneven in places, but with the dress being floaty and drapey,  I don't think anyone will notice.

I had the good fortune  to find the perfect shoes to wear with it too, in the New Year sales, so now I'm hoping for a fine and warm day to enjoy wearing it.
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13 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.20 January 2020 at 12:25

    it sure is a pretty dress - perfect for a wedding!

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  2. Lodi20 January 2020 at 14:35

    Both dresses are beautiful! It's hard to tell this one is a full 3 inches longer. (I love both!l I'm wondering how tall you are, and is one the 'actual' dress length? It's so hard to choose a length!

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    1. Julie20 January 2020 at 16:38

      I'm just under 5'8" height. The original dress was maybe an inch longer than what was designed for the size I cut. I always felt it was slightly too short on me. Yes it is hard finding a length that works.

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  3. Raewyn20 January 2020 at 16:21

    Your dress is beautiful Julie - and looks gorgeous on you. Great work on the zip too!

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  4. Mystic Quilter20 January 2020 at 17:06

    Beautiful dress Julie and I love the length!

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  5. Susan21 January 2020 at 21:23

    A lovely finish! The dress looks lovely on you Julie!

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  6. Shelina22 January 2020 at 13:54

    That is really pretty. You are going to look great at the wedding!

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  7. Meg23 January 2020 at 22:42

    That's quite lovely! Perfect for a garden wedding. Meg:)

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  8. Karen24 January 2020 at 21:14

    Just beautiful and so elegant. You look fabulous in red. 🌹

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  9. Schulz Family30 January 2020 at 21:55

    So gorgeous

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  10. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy31 January 2020 at 18:56

    You did a great job! Looks beautiful💗

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  11. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy31 January 2020 at 18:57

    You did a great job! Looks beautiful💗

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  12. Suz J8 February 2020 at 19:20

    This has turned out a perfect length on you and the colouring is perfect on you! I think this dress is a great match for your shape.

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