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Top 5s of 2013! The misses

Oh dear time to reflect on things that didn’t quite go to plan.

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1. Jersey ballet dresses.
I had three attempts at making the Dixie DIY ballet dress and I finally accept it just isn’t the style for me. It’s the waist seam I think, as it appears more obvious in jersey than other fabrics. I just love a horse-print version I made so hope it might be saved if I make it empire line. Then I’ll be able to share it with you all.

2. Unlined garments

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My electric purple belladone dress was made from a gorgeous Robert Kaufman chambray. And I made my belladone skirt out of a wonderful crazy colourful quilting cotton. BUT I didn’t line either of these garments and there was my mistake. They stick to my tights even when I wear my (acceptably rubbish) half slip so I don’t wear them unless I can go bare-legged. From here onwards LINING ALL THE TIME!

3.  Mathilde Blouse

Mathilde Blouse

Too tight around the upper bust from the start and it shrank in the wash. Rubbish! Not sure there is much more to say.

4. Morse Code Sorbetto

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I never wear this. Seriously. It is not the one for me. I like the contrast bias binding and the fabric and I’ve had lovely compliments on the top but it’s just far too boxy. I didn’t even write a proper blog post about it as I was so out of love with it.

5. The Ball Gown that wasn’t

I won’t rehash old ground. Safe to say I’m still a little mad at my ball gown woes but life must go on! There is always next year’s ball to cook something up for.

I love reading everyone’s round ups. There’s solidarity in sharing the misses as well as the hits.

Plus everyone is really a learning experience… I’ve figured out what patterns don’t suit me, that I can’t live without linings and to accept that big plans don’t come off every time.

Here is to next year, which will probably contain a few more misses but I don’t mind that.


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