Thursday, June 17, 2010

My Creative Space - Another Frock



It seems I'm obsessed with making frocks at the moment. This is the Swiss Cotton jacquard dress I started a couple of weeks ago now. I french-seamed the entire dress which was a fabulous learning experience... only problem is I didn't allow for the extra fabric this entails and it's now quite a bit too small for me to wear ;) If none of my friends want it I think I'll have a giveaway... stay tuned! There are many more creative spaces to be found at Kirsty's - visit Kootoyoo to see more or to play along yourself :)
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24 comments:

  1. KirstyJune 17, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    It's gorgeous Kylie! You've done a superb job. Such a shame about the sizing but yes...a great learning experience.

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  2. LeelaBijouJune 17, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    How lovely! Really pretty :)

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  3. CherylJune 17, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Another fantastic creation the dress is just gorgeous Kylie you are so lucky to be able to sew your own clothes x

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  4. JennieJune 17, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    ohh i love the neckline of this one!x

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  5. AngieJune 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    It looks gorgrous, what a shame about the sizing.

    I just cut out a skirt & then realised I hadn't added the seam allowances (curse those vintage burda patterns!)

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  6. belinda marshallJune 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    so pretty! love the sleeves and shape.
    what a pity about it being too small after all your work.
    xx

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  7. mel @ loved handmadeJune 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    continue obsessing, your creations are gorgeous!

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  8. TaniaJune 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    AAAARRRGGGHH! NOOOOOOOOOO! Any chance shrink wrap would help? Anything for a perfect dress, right?

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  9. june at noonJune 17, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Love the ruffle at the bottom. It's gorgeous!

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  10. KristenJune 17, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    What a darn shame - it's such a lovely dress and looks fab for humid Brissie weather. Well done on the wonderful discipline of French seams though - I'm impressed!

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  11. teddybearswednesdayJune 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    OH Kylie, it's stunning. What a shame, I wish there was some special enlarging technique I knew. xo

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  12. Karen Lewis TextilesJune 17, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Kylie, that is stunning, you clever lady. Just beautiful x

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  13. OotyJune 17, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    This dress is perfect!!!!!

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  14. Cotton KiwiJune 17, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Oh no all that effort and it doesn't fit! It is rather beautiful! Is there no way you can let it out a little?

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  15. Perfect Balance MarketingJune 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    What a pretty summer dress (just popped across from Kirsty's 'creative space' and I'm loving your blog). I'm a total virgin when it comes to sewing clothes so although yours may be a bit snug it's still super dooper. Love it, Lucy xox PS I'm just reworking my own and am inspired by your header - very funky.

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  16. Chicken WillowJune 17, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    such a pretty dress, well done. Someone's going to be very lucky to get it.

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  17. SherrinJune 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    It's a shame it doesn't fit you. It's a gorgeous dress.

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  18. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Frocks are gorgeous, I am enjoying your blog very much.

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  19. KylieJune 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Oh dear - it looks lovely all the same - well done on tackling the french seams. Would you wear it with a pair of tights?

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  20. blue mossJune 19, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    very pretty...and very impressive to have french seams!

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  21. KateJune 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Oh NO! It is gorgeous. An amazing learning experience but such a shame not to enjoy it. Why not hold on to it for one of your girls.

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  22. Ingrid MidaJune 19, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Kylie, it is so pretty! What a shame that it won't fit you. I love it! Makes me want to get out my sewing machine!!!

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  23. Fine Little DayJune 21, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    You have such skills Kylie! Lovely.

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  24. jokemijnJune 21, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    aw, so bad it doesn't fit anymore. Think someone will be quite happy with this amazing present. The fabric is beautiful!

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