… but we are just past the half-way mark for Me-Made March… yay!
When I’ve already taken a picture of myself in this dress, and what’s more wearing these very same sandals with it too, it’s so sorely tempting to just use that same photo for the MMM flickr group, but I guess that is not the point, hmmm? That would be cheating, and someone might notice. Anyhoo, I’m happily getting used to packing my camera in the backpack for the morning walk now so taking the daily photo is not too bad. But just ask me in a week…
I’ve made myself some new little things lately and am dying for the weather to cool down enough so I can show them off here… yes, new things! (I just know my Mum will tut-tut at that one…!) but remember how last month I pledged to make ten things using up my fabric collection before I was allowed to buy new fabric? well I have made seven new garments since. That 7 includes Craig’s shirt, the Japanese cotton dress, the matching shorts and the yellow shorts; all of these I have shown here… there are some other things, and I’m currently putting the finishing touches to an army jacket for me; thick khaki cotton and with lots of tabs with big shiny snaps and a fur lined detachable hood, and I’m so disgracefully proud of it!! But I just can’t show it off here yet because when I’ve had to put it on during construction to check how it’s fitting etc, as well as when I’ve worn it to show my family, I’ve started to expire from heat overload within seconds so off it comes. But I’m pretty excited about wearing it for this winter…. stay tuned…!
Details:
Dress; modified NewLook 6699, made out of leftover cotton scraps from other projects, see details here
Sandals; Micam by Joanne Mercer, from Hobbs shoes
Nail varnish; Bright Light, BYS
It's indescribably beautiful where you live. If it weren't for the heat and the critters, I'd want to live there too. 😉
Anyway, another cute dress. You are really good at combining fabrics. I look forward to seeing your new clothing for cooler weather. 🙂
this is ones of my favourite dresses. Such a great combination of fabrics. The new jacket sounds wonderful and a lot of work. Cant wait to see it. I love the T shirt dress from yesterday too. where is Sienna today?
Lovely dress. Great use of scraps.
I'd never think to use up scraps like this, but it looks great. What a good idea!
Um mix muito interessante. Parabens.
Abraços
Eilane – Brasil
Lovely dress, it's so summery. I am completely enamored with the scenery in all of your pictures!
I love this dress! You look great in it.
I really love this dress so thanks for posting it again. I'm inspired to make something similar in winter fabrics…well, maybe when I stop nursing. Beautiful photo as always. Looking forward to seeing your new jacket.
Oh, I do like this dress! Can't wait to see what new things you have to show.
I adore that you used project scraps for this dress! It's totally pulled together and stylish! Another fantastic dress.
Can't wait to see your new coat. Hopefully you guys get some cooler weather soon. It's been so HOT in Perth!
And thanks for the sweet words on my blog. Writing the creative headlines for my MMMar'11 outfits is really fun for me. 🙂
Gorgeous dress and also with the extra advantage of being remains, then we call it "dress smart. " It's great to see your pictures of sun and heat in contrast to what we are going here in Europe.
I do love this dress, looking forward to seeing your new items.
Wow, you've been busy, and productive! Can't wait to see the new items.
Lovely dress! I am really liking the different fabrics you used…love this idea.
oooh, I like the look of multiple layers of skirts here.
I can't wait to see your army jacket. It sounds awesome. This dress has still got to be one of my favorites. I don't think I would ever get tired of seeing it. I WANT one!