I made a new dress for myself.. using this super cute cotton … it’s called Millennial Holiday, which I have to confess gave me a real laugh! But isn’t it beautiful.. those happy, sunny and joyful colours, gorgeous girls wandering about under palm trees in their trend-tastic outfits, walking their dogs, drinks in hand… such a fun and happy print!
It’s another Nerida Hansen fabric – and yes, I’ve been extremely naughty adding new fabrics to my stash whilst not having “consumed” the promised 30m from my stash yet. I just don’t feel like getting upset with myself over it though.
The pattern is also another Nerida Hansen one; the Half Sleeve Dress… by the way, the links above lead to the products but they are not affiliate links and I am not getting paid for these posts. I wish! haha.
I did a slight modification that I that I thought gave it a nice little extra visual interest… the sleeve hem is finished with a facing; I cut 4 of these and made a “cuff” for each sleeve instead of putting the facing invisibly inside. The cuff has the seam inside between the sleeve and the cuff, and I hand stitched the cuff to the sleeve in a few spots to secure it in place. I love how this looks!
I used my circa 2022 on the sleeve this time, because it seemed like a better spot than the back of the neck I’d used for my previous 2022 makes. I felt like it would be a bit invisible in that location, in this print.
I’m very happy with this super sweet and cheerful dress! As well as the fact that the colours are absolutely gorgeous, the girls make me smile, and the shape and style is so perfectly suited to my current beach/dogwalking lifestyle. What more could one hope for in a dress 🙂
I’ve got several things to blog here, immediately, because I’ve been shamefully neglectful of my poor little blog. Life has just got so busy lately, I know I know… I hate excuses too; however, the thing is I’m babysitting my two beautiful grandchildren (separately) on two, sometimes three days a week, while Cassie and Kelly work; which is absolutely lovely although also quite tiring. But I want to catch up here too… time to embark upon a blogging onslaught. You have been warned!
I can definitely relate to watching the grands. It is a beautiful time but also tiring. I love your dress and fabric! I also like the cuff idea and where you put your tag. Thanks for sharing!
The dress and fabric are lovely. I look forward to your blogging onslaught. 🙂 The weather here has been unseasonably warm and dry, but since yesterday it has turned and now we have rain and maybe even a little snow at the weekend. All the best from Basel Anita
The dress and fabric look lovely. I look forward to your onslaught of blogging. 🙂 The weather here has been unseasonally warm and dry, but it turned yesterday and now we have, much needed, rain and cold weather, with maybe even a little snow at the weekend. All the best from Basel Anita
Always glad to see a post from you. ENJOY those grandbabies : )
They grow up SO fast…..