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Featured Seamstress: Joanne
Name: Joanne
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Used: Peony
Her Website: Stitch and Witter
Her Post about the Pattern: Completed Project: Colette Peony
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a crisp cotton bed sheet from the 60s/70s which I bought for £4 in a vintage sale.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I wanted to create a sort of swinging sixties feel so the fabric was important and I left out the belt in favour of a skinnier style (also self stitched) which suited my short torso better. Oh, and I added piping round the waist as well which you can just about see in the picture.
What thoughts do you have about the project? I think the Peony is wonderful for stitchers of all levels as it’s easy to put together but endlessly adaptable – it’s a blank canvas for creating your own signature dress. I’d love to make it again in another fabric with more drape for a glamorous evening feel, and maybe even add some details like a peter pan collar or a scalloped hem as I improve my skills. I’d recommend making a muslin first to get the bodice just right for your shape, and then just make it again…and again… and again…
Comments
Maria
January 9, 2012 #
Very nice indeed. The fabric is so lovely.
Cathymk
January 9, 2012 #
Beautiful dress! Love the fabric.
Marie
January 9, 2012 #
Beautiful!
Jessica@MakingHomeSweeter
January 9, 2012 #
Love the fabric, such a pretty dress.
Natty
January 9, 2012 #
Beautiful… Love the fabric choice, what a old bed sheet can be good for!
Amanda
January 9, 2012 #
Congrats on being chosen as featured seamstress – you deserve it! :)
Lara
January 9, 2012 #
I can’t wait to make this one! Just have to get through the book first :)
Sue
January 9, 2012 #
Such a cute Peony! This longer sleeved version of the pattern worked really well with your 60s fabric/vibe. Love the little bow belt too!
Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve been meaning to try this pattern. :)
Tracey Wirth
January 9, 2012 #
really, really pretty!
Michelle Bannon
January 9, 2012 #
Absolutely lovely! Congratulations on being a featured seamstress!
Joanne
January 9, 2012 #
Thank you everybody for lovely comments. It’s been very exciting being featured seamstress!
Amanda
January 9, 2012 #
Just love it! That fabric is sweet and that belt? Delightful!
poppykettle
January 9, 2012 #
Ooh, lovely :) this dress lends itself so well to patterned (and appropriately – florals) fabrics so well! A gorgeous creation & fabulous bed sheet find!
Rochelle New
January 9, 2012 #
Beautiful! Definitely going to check out her blog now :)
joanne house
January 10, 2012 #
oooh, I have that bedsheet in a fabulous orange! Picked it up in a charity shop ages ago for £3. I’ve been waiting for the perfect project for it…..think I’ve found it! :)
Tilly
January 11, 2012 #
I love what Joanne makes and her blog is a must-read. This is so pretty!