I’m sewing today.
That’s right party people. It’s the return of tiny house print! Many, many months after I found the world’s cutest Japanese voile at Spotlight it has been dredged up from the stash… I present THE TINY HOUSES!
Adorable, no?
Considering this frock is actually a wearable muslin I’m rather happy with how it turned out. This was a complete stash buster project. Shocking, I know. I can hear the gasps now- tiny houses are not for stash busting! They are for adorable little summer tops and the like. But, gentle reader, I must admit to being on a stash clearing rampage lately. I picked up a big chunk of fabulous fabric on my trip to the States *cough* needed a new suitcase *cough* and as a result I’m using older bits and bobs to make muslins before I hack into the good stuff. Hence, tiny house muslin.
So let’s talk patterns, shall we? I actually bought Cynthia Rowley 1873 several weeks before I headed over to the States and whilst I was there picked up the most amazing silk to make the cute party dress on the packet. Just like making the epic cape, I am experiencing fabric cutting fear so I thought I’d try this sucker out before I start in on the good stuff. And I have to say, I’m pretty happy with the results. So happy in fact I tried a cancan dance. In the wind. With a poplin skirt. Fail…
What I liked about this pattern:
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- The tabs. I’ve started to realise what works on the ol’ bod and for me that is anything that emphasises my waist. Cute as a button tabs with cute buttons on them? I call that an Amanda win!
- The fact I went a size down straight away and worked from there. This may appear a small accomplishment for some but my history of taking the measurements on the packet as gospel has finally been broken. I remembered to look at he finished garment measurements and went from there. Yay, tiny brain!
- The pleats. I wasn’t 100% sold on them but I quite like them. More pleats, please!
- The neat finish inside. I totes learned to slipstitch! And the scary bit- it looks good finished AND I really enjoyed it. Weird, huh?
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- Take in fabric on the back centre seam. It’s a wee bit gape-y for my lovely lady shoulders.
- Fit the neckline a bit better. It doesn’t sit quite flat and I feel like it gapes a bit at the front. I’m going to do some googling here and see if I can work out how to attack this.
- Finish the inside properly. I was slack on this and didn’t even change the overlocker threads. I’m going to be all fancy like next time, I swear!
- Get the right size self-covered buttons next time. You don’t want to rush these things.
That’s a great dress you have there. Good thinking to add the tabs. They really do make your waist smaller and it’s cute. Always a plus!
Looks great on you! Love the tiny houses 🙂
Thanks, Melizza! I’m rather happy with it- the tabs are my fave bit by far 😀
Thanks, Suzy! Tiny houses are seriously rad- so glad I picked it up 🙂
I love it! tiny houses…tabs…closer fit…slip stitch of beauty…perfect! And can I say that I might just be adding the can can to my repertoire. 🙂
Thats adorable! You look like a very naughty book character!
I can not believe you made this!!! Your absolutely adorable and I would totally wear that!
How excellent is that fabric?! Nice work, looks fab.
How cute is this!!!!!! All the effort paid off!!!!
Thanks, Leila! Every sewing lady needs a cancan of radness!
I love it, Pinky! Best. Description. Ever.
Awww, thanks Jess! We all need tiny house dresses!
I love the fabric too, Lonnie! Who would have thought spotlight could have such gems?
Thanks, Neeno! It took a ways but it turned out fab 😀
Cute little houses belong to fashion, not the stash! This dress is absolutely wearable! BTW, I am so jealous of your epic Milano cape 😉
I totes agree, Inna! Tiny houses for all and sundry 😀 And thanks- my cape is one of my proudest makes ever!
This is certainly adorable! Yes, yes, and yes!
Thanks, Maddy! I am quite enamoured with my village dress!