Featured Seamstress: Melizza

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Featured Seamstress: Melizza

Posted by Caitlin on July 9th, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Name: Melizza

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Pattern: Hazel

Her post about the pattern: Windmill Colette Hazel Dress

What kind of fabric did you use? I used a lovely African print wax cotton I picked up in a remnant bin. 2.25 meters for £6, not too shabby. I do love a bargain.

How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? The weather can be pretty grey in England so I am drawn to vibrant colors. When I saw the African cotton fabric I snatched it up. I hesitated in buying it but I am so glad I did. The print works so well with the Hazel pattern. I lined the skirt because I will definitely end up wearing it with tights more often than not.

What thoughts do you have about the project? As always, the Colette instructions are excellent. The Hazel dress is an easy and fast make. I made mine in an afternoon. It’s quite a versatile pattern, too. Two versions of a Hazel dress will rarely look alike. I’m looking forward to making a linen version in yellow, my own personal ray of sunshine.

Thanks, Melizza!

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Sarai is the designer behind Colette Patterns and the author of The Colette Sewing Handbook. She loves sewing as a means to bring creativity and personal expression into daily life. She’s also a Crazy Cat Lady, vegetable grower, gin drinker, traveler, knitter, and bookworm.

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On Jul 9th, cathe said: | Amaryllislog.wordpress.com

Adorable dress and the fabric sings!

On Jul 9th, Sew Little Time said: | somanypatternssewlittletime.blogspot.com

lovely print! looks great in that fabric. can’t wait to get started on my own hazel!

On Jul 9th, Marie said: | asewingodyssey.blogspot.com | @MarieK83

Yay, so pleased to see you here Mela…especially for your amazing Hazel. It’s your version that made me buy the pattern in the end! A well deserved feature indeed!

On Jul 9th, LizJane said: | sewbusylizzy.wordpress.com

I love the pattern placement on the bodice. It’s perfect!

On Jul 9th, Dibs said: | missdibs.com | @mudinfedi

I really love this dress Mela, and congrats on being featured.

On Jul 9th, didyoumakethat said: | didyoumakethat.wordpress.com | @karenball

Melizza definitely makes superb Hazel dresses. I’ve seen one in person and the fit is spot on. Well done, my lovely friend!

On Jul 9th, Wanett said: | sownbrooklyn.com | @sownbrooklyn

Gorgeous, Mela!! You are a babe in that gorgeous print!

On Jul 9th, Shirley said: | sewingbyshirley.blogspot.de

What a beautiful dress; I love the fabric! You look absolutely gorgeous in it!

On Jul 9th, Rachel said:

That is a great looking dress, and you look beautiful in that dress! Great fabric choice, too!