This is how it all started on a Sunday morning, me a hot cup of tea, fabric and a pattern! My daughter Mori picked out this fabric on one of our IKEA outings. She said she could see a short sleeve dress with roll up sleeves and a puffy bottom. She went on to say she would add a cute cardigan to complete the look.
I bought the fabric and of course it was sitting in my sewing room for a minute and I picked out this Leanne Marshall pattern from my Simplicity pattern stash and I knew this would do the trick. What I did not realize at the moment was that my owl cup would play a roll in this adventure! How you say? Well when I looked for buttons for the sleeves I found these owl buttons I had in my stash. When we went to take pictures I had this beautiful owl necklace that my sister gave me and thus it competed the look! Owls are in the house! Whoooo, Whooooo!
Pattern Description: Leanne Marshall Dress
Pattern Sizing: 4-12 I cut pout size 10
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Amazingly yes!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
Fabric Used: Cotton Blend [I'm pretty sure this fabric is for upholstery] but it's not super thick it has a nice weight.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None, I created the dress per their instructions to the T.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I will sew this again and absolutely I would recommend this to everyone. It may be just a tad bit tricky for a beginner but it can be done, the collar area would probably be the most challenging part on this construction.
Conclusion: I love this little dress and Mori loves it so it's a win, win situation.
Not only are you a great sewist but you are a pretty good stylist.
ReplyDeleteThanks, sometimes I am able to plan the look and sometimes we are grabbing the camera for pictures literally running out the door just grabbing jewelry. The shoes are definitely the planned accessories.
DeleteThat dress is absolutely fantastic!!
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DeleteWow....love it.
DeleteThanks Boo!
DeleteMs Michelle, you are an AMAZING, gifted, talented woman! You inspire me SEWWWWWW much! WOW once again! Thank you!
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I am sewwwww glad that I am here ti inspire you Sherelle! Please share some of your work sometime! thatblackchic@gmail.com
DeleteThere is so much to love about this outfit! The matching belt, the length of the sleeves, the pleated skirt are all just awesome. I love the styling too! But Michelle do you ever sew for yourself? Just wondering?
ReplyDeleteAhhhh the million dollar question! I do sew for myself but I never-ever get in front of the camera...very rarely. I say shout out to all the full figure women that are comfortable in front of the lens!
DeleteI have heard good things about the quality of IKEA fabric. My store is an hour away!! This dress is everything and you can tell she is absolutely in love with it!
ReplyDeleteYes I never leave that store without fabric no matter what I go there for!
DeleteYou did such an awesome job!
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Deleteoh sew cute...you are soooo good I'm always looking for your next post. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're a fan, please stop by again and again and again!
DeleteI love this dress! Perfect fabric for the perfect dress! Going to Ikea now to get some fabric!
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DeleteOh my gosh, I just discovered your blog from Kollabora, and I adore it. Everything you make is so funky and artistic, it's really refreshing. Also, I might have to make a replica of this dress. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteWell Emily I'm glad I got a new friend, I can call you a friend right? Just so you know Funky and artistic are my middle names! Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll be looking for your dress!
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ReplyDeleteThat is such a great fabric! I never would have thought of using it for the pattern you chose, but it's absolutely the perfect fit. And Mori looks gorgeous in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady, I owe this choice to Mori, she had the vision, I just did all the work!
DeleteYou are so talented!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy!
DeleteSo Cute! Can't tell that it is upholstery fabric at all.
ReplyDeleteI use a lot of upholstery fabric from all over, all different weights.
DeleteI love it! Great styling too.
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DeleteOMGosh! I am in LOVE with this dress and fabric! You never cease to amaze me with your incredible skills. That fabric is such an outstanding choice for that dress. The owls--OMGosh! Genious! I've missed you lady! Always look forward to your next creation. You thrill me.
ReplyDeleteHeeeeey Anita! What's up Lady? You know what I am amazed at how much everyone loves this fabric. This was totally a dress that resulted in Mori's taste, because she picked this fabric. I'm not sure I would have picked this one so kudos to that girl Mori.
DeleteI've been tempted by some ikea fabrics for dresses, but I've got to many projects going on to give them a try just now. I am swooning over those owl buttons they are just too cute for words. The dress turned out fabulous. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Believe it or not I got those buttons from Joann Fabrics in 2014. I should have gotten a few of them because I went back to get more and they do not have them anymore.
DeleteThat dress is beautifully made and looks adorable on her! I love Ikea fabric! It's usually always 60" wide and they do the best designs....I just sold some vintage bird fabric from Ikea on eBay but I kept some for myself. I saw a necklace made with the cut out birds on Pinterest and it made me think how their fabric is usually good for appliques too. I also saw a nice fleece jacket made from one of their $2 laser cut blankets.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I can never leave that place without fabric. Are you talking about the bird fabric with the blue background? I bought some and made a clutch and a skirt out of that fabric. Check out my DIY'd page.
DeleteLove the fabric choice here! That pattern looks great too!
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DeleteThis dress is the CUTEST! I can't believe that that's IKEA fabric. I love the way it's styled and the owl buttons are just too perfect. I host a weekly link party that goes live every Sunday night and I'd love for you to share this!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!~!I certainty will stop by! Thanks for the invite!!
DeleteI just found your sew a long tutorial for the simplicity blazer and I am so grateful, my class was cancelled due to lack of numbers!! Now with your help I hope to complete it. Greetings all the way from Ireland ☘☘ Nicola
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my little part of the bloggerverse Nicola! Please share your thoughts if you follow the videos, that was my first taped sew-along. It was nerve racking and a blast at the same time. The pattern is a pretty good pattern fro a beginner, drop me a line anytime you have a question! Happy sewing in Ireland!
DeleteYour work is ALWAYS impeccable !! LOVE the fun fabric and the styling is gawks dahlia'.:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Victoria!!! I do love playing with prints!
DeleteMs Morris you are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThank you hun!
DeleteSoo cute and dainty.....
ReplyDeletehat is is, that it is! Thanks Tanielle!
DeleteWow! Fabulous! I have looked at Ikea fabric many times but have never bought any and that us about to change. Love the owl buttons. The dress looks grwat on you!
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough of their prints, I never leave that place without fabric.
DeleteI am so going to need to make this pattern for my daughter. I have the pattern and you have inspired me to do it like immediately. I was wondering what did you use for your belt buckle and beltI love the self covered belt.
ReplyDeleteVanisha Griggs vanishalgriggs@live.com
This was my first time making a fabric belt so I bought a belt kit at my local fabric store.
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