Featured Seamstress: Mika

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Featured Seamstress: Mika

Posted by Caitlin on July 2nd, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Name: Mika

Skill Level: Intermediate

Her post about the pattern: Sweet Chantilly

What kind of fabric did you use? I used a Maggy London cotton panel, with sections of solid floral, a border print, and jacquard (whew!). It’s lined in a white cotton voile.

How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I knew that I wanted a summery, really feminine and fun dress. I’m always drawn to prints, but I liked this fabric because it let me do something a little different – I got to play with the border print in a less conventional way.

What thoughts do you have about the project? The pattern posed enough of a challenge to make the project interesting, and the end result is just what I wanted. I took the time (for the most part!) to follow the instructions, something I’m generally not so good about, and I’m so glad that I did! I love this dress.

Thanks, Mika!

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On Jul 2nd, Donna said: | randomknits.net | @Randomknits

That looks amazing! Well done!

On Jul 2nd, Lizzy said: | sewbusylizzy.wordpress.com | @Sewbusylizzy

I love this dress!! Completely awesome!

On Jul 2nd, Sue said: | sewinsteady.blogspot.com

Beautiful!! That is THE perfect fabric for this dress.

On Jul 2nd, Ginger said: | gingermakes.wordpress.com

Love this dress! Yay, Mika!

On Jul 2nd, Maddie Flanigan said: | madalynne.com

I love the border print. This dress is definitely a great summer piece!

On Jul 2nd, Gail said: | gksagenda.blogspot.com

This is one of the most beautiful Chantilly dresses I’ve seen!

On Jul 2nd, Tracy said: | midwesternsmalltowngirl.com | @Mwsmalltowngirl

I follow Mika’s blog so saw this beauty before! It makes me want to try a border, so perfect on this!

On Jul 2nd, Juliette said: | cuisinecoutureandrocknroll.blogspot.fr

The Chantilly is a lovely pattern in itself, but this fabric choice really takes it to another level! Well done!

On Jul 2nd, Dee said:

Absolutely beautiful in every way.

On Jul 2nd, Donna said:

Gorgeous! I love how you worked with the print.

On Jul 2nd, ellen said:

Definitely the best version of this pattern I have seen. The fit is just right and the choice and use of fabric it totally spot on. Well done Mika, it is stunning

On Jul 2nd, Lesley said:

Wow, this is absolutely my fave so far – excellent job. It does go to show that a bit of thought in fabric and notions can make all the difference to the end result – well done Mika.

On Jul 2nd, Oklahoma Mom said:

It looks wonderful on you. Great job.

On Jul 2nd, Liz said: | busylizzieinbrizzy.blogspot.com.au

This is lovely and now makes me want to buy the pattern! Great job!

On Jul 2nd, Emily said: | replicatethendeviate.blogspot.com

How perfect!

On Jul 3rd, ZoSews said: | zosews.com | @zosews

Beautiful dress!!

On Jul 3rd, Karen Hinson said:

Just lovely! It looks and sounds difficult…was it?

On Jul 3rd, Mia said:

So beautiful!