Sunday, April 30, 2017

Washi dress on the design wall

This is the Washi dress.  I bought the pattern and fabric four years ago in Indianapolis.  I decided to sew it up and either wear it or take it apart and use the fabric (100% cotton).  I just need the cap sleeves and bias tape facing, and hem.

The pattern calls for elastic thread shirring in the back bodice.  I tried it twice, it was a mess and I ripped it out.  If the dress needs it, I can add a thin elastic at the back waist.  I haven't tried it on yet.  I hope it doesn't look goony.

But---it will be a UFO no more!!

3 comments:

  1. Cute pattern! And the fabric is beautiful.

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  2. Sewing for yourself can be discouraging that's for sure. Don't give up on this dress though. If it doesn't work one way - try something different. Perhaps gathers or elastic in a casing might work.

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  3. FYI - Since Judy Laquidara is no longer doing "Design Wall Mondays", I talked to her and got permission to continue Design Wall Mondays at my blog: http://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/

    I hope to see your posts on future Mondays, Judy Hansen

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