A few weeks ago I finished my first dress and what better time to debut it on the blog than in the month of Dressember!
Earlier this fall I took a beginner sewing class at The Old Fashioned Way with the amazing Layla Totah. After learning how to make a few basic things using zippers, elastic, and a pattern, I jumped right in to the intermediate classes and started making a dress (pictured here) and a coat (still in progress!).
I chose this Colette pattern because I thought it would make a nice wintery dress. I was originally going to opt for 3/4 length sleeves, but after choosing the material I decided short sleeves was the way to go.
I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out. Layla helped me adapt the pattern by making a lining and I think that made all the difference for a warm winter dress.
I can’t wait to try my hand at a few more patterns. There are so many I want to make now!
so professional!! fantastic work, Linds.
Thanks, Erin!
This is BEAUTIFUL! Great work – the zipper and lining look totally professional.
Thanks! Lining the zipper up so the seams didn’t get messed up was probably the hardest part. I love the lining!
Congratulazioni Lindsay! il tuo primo vestito e’ stupendo! Non vedo l’ora di vedere il cappotto!
Grazie Lorenzo! Ed io no vedo l’ora di finirlo!
Love it! Bravoooo
Thank you!
It looks amazing! Very polished and flattering. You did a fantastic job. Can’t wait to see more that you make!
that isn’t the lisette tobacco chambray is it? i have some and can’t decide what to use it for but this might be helping me decide. gorgeous!
No, just a random fabric I picked up. It’s really heavy and kind of tweed like.
Thanks for your comment!
I wrote that then realize if you don’t live in the US then it’s definitely not the same fabric
but it is lovely!