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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Using an 'O' Level!

My kids are not old enough for me to start nagging them about the importance of exams, yet, but today I can honestly say that I have used an 'O' Level; I only took them 25yrs ago!!! 

So I made a Staple Dress, the full monty including pockets and facings!  I even altered the neckline.

Unfortunately by the time I was finished, it was dark, so no modelling... that's my excuse and I am sticking to it.  As I mentioned the other evening, I have not added the elasticated waist; my waistline is not built for accentuating!!


So I will wear it with a sparkly disco belt, because I am like that, (well, when I am not at work, not at school or in my pyjamas...).  I will get a photo or two tomorrow, but I am making no promises on whether I will be in it, (but best you see me in it than out of it though!).

You don't need an 'O' Level in Dress to make this.  April has produced a foolproof pattern and instructions.  It took me 3 hours to make, including cutting, putting the kids to bed and trying on a couple of times.

It still has an air of 'heading into the operating theatre', but without the bum-flasher back; I am more than happy.  Next, to tackle a jersey version... maybe.

19 comments:

  1. Well done - looking forward to pics. I've almost finished a Washi top today, just need to hem it!

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  2. Can't wait to see it, with you in it, not on a hanger! Lol @ the bum-flasher comment, maybe that could be your next project! :o)

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  3. If I don't see this on you on Saturday, complete with disco belt and none bum-flasher back, I will be completely and utterly devastated and will never, ever, ever speak to you again! (just sayin') Jxo

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  4. Love the fabric you have used and I would really like to see photos of you in your pretty dress!

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  5. It is looking good and it sounds quick too.

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  6. My Wiksten tank was a bust so I'm gun shy on trying another popular pattern, especially one that uses so much fabric. Looking forward to your final review!

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  7. I have wanted to make a dress too but can't quite find a pattern I am willing to waist time, effort and fabric and I don't want to make a muslin. Hurry and model it and tell me if it is flattering or not.

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  8. Wow, showing your age there Mrs with the o-level comment! And i'm pleased you didn't go for the bum flasher version! Could this be shortened for a tunic type top i wonder? :o)

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  9. GCSEs these days m'dear! !! but well done you, for the dress and for the o'level needlework (textile technology today) i was chucked out of sewing and made to do cooking instead - a D did stand for delicious didn't it?

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  10. Looking at te above comments I think I may see you wearing it on Saturday! Di x

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  11. All I remember about my sewing classes at school was that you should always wash your hands before starting to sew! I'm looking forward to seeing this modelled

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  12. I like the sound of your take on the staple - shirring waists do nothing for me either!

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  13. Gorgeous - love the fabric you've used! I got some voile to make this but since it's arrived I'm now thinking that I'm going to have to line it, which just makes it more complicated than I was hoping! Modelled pics please :)

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  14. Sparkly disco belt? Fab! I can't wait to see the whole outfit revealed :)

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  15. Hmm I'm wondering if this dress will be the one to suit my figure. I need to see it on lots of different people to decide.

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  16. So glad you don't need an O Level, they'd moved on by my school days ;o) You'd better be bringing that this weekend!

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  17. get that belt on and get dancing baby!

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  18. Can't wait to see it being modelled. Well done, it's years since I did any dress making

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