Cool loose-fitting linen dresses are a must for summer holidays.
Bella and Kalle provided just the right styles and my local Spotlight had a good selection of linens to pick from. All I needed to add was a sewing machine and some time!
Pink floral Bella
The linen was a little see through so I lined with cotton batiste.
Not strictly necessary, but it does make the colours pop, and there are no awkward underwear show though moments.
Such a lovely loose style that the lining has no impact on its comfort in hot weather. It might even ‘improve’ it by making it more tent like?!
I shortened the sleeves, slashed them and added ties. Sort of like a full bicep adjustment, but with a style outcome.
Flamingo Kalle
This is such a satisfying pattern to make. Last time I made the crop top, lengthened, with the stand collar. This time it was the shirt dress, at the length as drafted, again with the stand collar.
So many satisfying details.
I added pockets. The same lovely ones that are included in the Bella dress pattern. Because. Pockets.
I used pale pink pre-made bias binding rather than self-fabric bias on the hem because I didn’t have quite enough fabric.
Why pale pink when the flamingos were white and so were the buttons?
Availability – within 2 metres of sewing machine. Funny – I would never have selected this ahead of white, but I think it works better than white would have, on the finished garment. I have so much still to learn!
But one thing I have already learned is that this is an awesome pattern.
Both great dresses, and the fabrics are beautiful too. The lining on the floral really makes the colours look sharp. Enjoy your dresses!
We will. Another week of over 30 is coming up!
Very pretty! Can’t wait for summer here.
I’ve enjoyed seeing your rain behind glass backdrop. Summer is the best though isn’t it?
Lovely dresses. I like how you changed up that sleeve.
Thanks. Makes it much more comfortable to wear too. I probably should make this a size up in a woven
Lovely fabrics! And beautifully made dresses!
Very impressed with my local spotlights fabric selection this season. Thanks
I really like the Bella sleeve variation – v clever. These are both gorgeous. To say nothing of the shoes!
Is it wrong that I am planning my sewing partly around my shoes??
No! it is every kind of right.
Just found out that Pattern Review are running a Match Your Shoes contest. How did they know?!
Such pretty dresses! I love both fabrics – the embroidered flamingos and the floral!
Thank you
Both dresses are perfect for those Aussie temperatures while keeping the wearers look so cool and stylish. Jeez – 30 degrees! I can just about manage to function in 20!
To quote Carrie from Sex and The City – shoes make the outfit.
Carrie was so right about most things
Beautiful summery fabric and style.
Thanks Beryl. So pleased to know you’re back into sewing too.
Hi Liz, I see you’ve make p5 in the Advertiser this morning, congratulations! I noticed you wearing a me made ensemble (recognised the top’s fabric from somewhere…) Is that a BurdaStyle skirt?
yummymummy
Yes all me-made and both burda style. Top fabric is from spotlight, skirt from gay naffine sales. Both were leftover scraps from other projects. Funny how things turn out!
You do find some fabulous fabrics! Love both of these two totally different dresses!
I love fabrics!
Oh, I love your floral linen , so beautiful. I did a double take when I saw It was from Spotlight. I think your interview outfit is adorable too . Pollies have excellent skills when it comes to turning things around in their favour.
My local spotlight has had some surprisingly good fabrics. I hope they last!
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