Simplicity 8870 for Valentine's Day!
2:30 PM
In my past life, I never made anything for Valentine's Day. I was simply never moved to do so. But this year, so much in my life has changed -- for the better, that I decided, what the hell! Treat Yo Self, girl!
This one is Double Weave Heavy Laguna in Dazzling Cerise. It's basically a scuba knit. I love the way it looks, feels and sews.
I cut the size 16 bodice. I didn't make a full bust adjustment because of the significant amount of stretch. I lengthened the bodice in the front by one inch and left the back to account for the needed sway back adjustment. The pattern called for a zipper at the wrist on the sleeve. I felt that was such
For the skirt, I chopped off the floor length gown to a midi length. I made a full seat adjustment, because we don't do hiked up skirts in the back! I added a front slit opening to one of the princess seams.
I'm not longer waiting on that special occasion, I'm just making beautiful things. So, when the world is open again and it's time to travel and go to beautiful places, I'll be ready!
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8 comments
What a gorgeous color, looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane!
DeleteYes to being ready! You really shine in this color!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa!
DeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis unbelievably beautiful. Can you do a video on the full butt adjustment and how you lengthened the front but not the back?
ReplyDeleteScuba knit in that dress! Amazing job Erica.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous and I love the change you made.... Stunning colour choice by the way.
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