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Featured Seamstress: Trine

Name: Trine

Skill level: Intermediate

Pattern: Lily

Her blog: Groovybaby… and Mama

Her post about the pattern: Lily Dress

What fabric did you use?: ‘Dew Drops’ which is a cotton fabric designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit. I used a vintage tablecloth for the contrasting pieces.

How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I love colorful clothing – and this dress is no exception. When I found this ‘Dew Drop’ fabric I knew right away that I wanted to make myself a summer dress. In fact I first thought that the dew drops were rain drops – which the Danish summer is filled with this year – so, I found the fabric to match the unstable Danish summer weather perfectly. I’m also a big fan of upcycling. I’ve turned a lot of old sheets, etc., into clothing, so I decided to pair the Dew Drops with a little bit of red vintage tablecloth from my stash.

What thoughts do you have about the project? I love how this dress turned out. This is my very first Colette dress but absolutely not my last. I found the instructions very detailed and easy to follow. A perfect pattern for curvy women, I think! Love it. I’ve already planned my next Lily….

Thanks, Trine!

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On , Dana said: | peppertreeroad.blogspot.com

Lovely!

On , Luna said: | vintage-tagebuch.blogspot.de

Oh my, that dress is gorgeous! Reminds me of a spanish cartoon series I watched as a child (about a drop of water and its adventures) ;)
Just lovley!

Liebe Grüße!

On , Inna said: | thewallinna.blogspot.com

So cute!

On , Jeanine said:

That is a fantastic dress and fits you perfectly!!! I love that fabric. Very flattering!

On , Marie said: | asewingodyssey.blogspot.com

This is beautiful!

On , Shirley said: | sewingbyshirley.blogspot.de

That looks beautiful! Even your shoes are a perfect match!

On , Lynda said: | seamshappy.com

Really cut dress and fabric. Love the colors.

On , Tracey Wirth said: | swellsewing.wordpress.com

Perfection! Just lovely on you!

On , Lindy said:

Love the colors of this dress, great job.

On , maddie said: | madalynne.com

You look adorable but not in a kiddy way. Good job!

On , Nicole said: | sewknitcreate.com.au

Very Sweet!

On , Ginger said: | gingermakes.wordpress.com

Cute!! I love this!!

On , Paunnet said: | paunnet.blogspot.com

What an adorable dress! I love this pattern and this playful, colorful version is gorgeous!

On , Kath said: | bernieandi.wordpress.com

Trine’s dress is so delightful! Pure perfection! What a great use of this colette pattern and I adore the print she has used! I love bright colours too, perhaps my love of colour is in part, due to my inner dane (my parents are Danish :)!)

On , Trine said: | groovybabyandmama.blogspot.com

Thank you so much Sarai and Caitlin for featuring me – I’m truly honored. And thanks to all of you for the kind comments – and if you haven’t already tried this pattern now i definetely the time – it’s perfection!!

Hugs,
Trine

On , Joanne said: | zoelivana.wordpress.com

The fabric is amazing! It makes me want to make one of these dresses too!