I've been away. With the exception of Sleazyjet losing my bag for six days, it was muy bien.
Two of our favourite people are getting married this Saturday. Being faithful to the Wardrobe Refashion creed, I've made a frock. I'm quietly pleased with it, as in I pretty much followed the pattern, and it pretty much worked. Hurrah!
The Frock
Where I deviated:
I couldn't for the life of me get the fiddly little back ties to turn out, so I ditched them. Instead I'll be making a wider sash belt, using this vintage buckle, and also pictured is the hat that serendipitously matches quite well (the serendipity arises in that it's the only hat I have, and I can't quite see myself making headgear before Saturday). Actually, my DH may well tell me that they clash terribly - but for the moment I'm believing it works.
There are another couple of potential modifications to come - as the leggy model on the pattern envelope, New Look 6370 hasn't got my wonky knees. Another level of flounce may be required.
I'll also be making View A from lining as a slip to go underneath as it's a bit more seethrough than I'd like.
And as I'm a bit paranoid that the extra flounce won't work, I'm thinking of making a fall-back... also wondering if in fact it's a bit loud, hence the alternative needed. Lots to do before Friday, when we leave!
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