Featured Seamstress: Tabatha
Name: Tabatha
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Parfait
Her Blog: Thread Carefully
What kind of fabric did you use? I used 100% cotton poplin.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I wanted a lovely bright dress to cheer me up on the dull, rainy days of autumn and I’ve always been drawn to reds and pinks. I think the Parfait dress works really well in a plain colour (although to be honest I love every version I’ve ever seen!). I’m a sucker for polka dots which is why I chose the red and white polka dot buttons.
What thoughts do you have about the project? The Parfait dress is my favourite of all the Colette Patterns as it’s such a beautiful and flattering design. I’ve made two versions of it now and I’m sure I’ll make more!
Thanks, Tabatha!
Comments
gail
December 5, 2011 #
That is indeed a lovely version of the Parfait dress! So cheery! Makes me want to make another one too!
indigorchid
December 5, 2011 #
That fits you so well! Nice job!
Stephanie
December 5, 2011 #
Love it! And the polka dot buttons are just the thing to add a bit of pizazz to a solid piece.
SMR
December 5, 2011 #
What a flattering fit!! Makes me want to make one, if only to pretend that I’ll get similar results.
Jennifer
December 5, 2011 #
ooh that is lovely, the fit looks good. Did you need to make any adjustments to the pattern to get that fit?
Tabatha Tweedie
December 5, 2011 #
Thanks all for the lovely comments – I’m really touched! Jennifer – I didn’t make any adjustments at all! I’m just very lucky that it fits me so well :-) I plan to make many more of these!
Tracey Wirth
December 5, 2011 #
love it! So slimming on you! And what an amazing fit!!
Well Done!
Anne
December 5, 2011 #
Love it! The Parfait was never a pattern that caught my eye before, as I thought it wouldn’t work on my body type, but this version makes me want to try it!
Tracy McElfresh
December 5, 2011 #
How pretty, now I want that pattern too!