The Blue Dress
Here’s the dress I made, in all its bright blue glory! I usually don’t pick such vibrant colors for my clothing, but after not being able to find just-right pink fabric anywhere, and the only alternative was to actually buy a dress, I decided that the blue seersucker would make an excellent spring/summer dress.
{ pattern: B5030 }
The almost-finished garment. I later added hooks and eyes to replace the pins. The cuffs have an embroidered white “X” at the base where the corners meet. (You can see one better in the last photo.)
I was so happy that Mom found this vintage-esque pattern. I have years’ worth of little sketches and dress designs, and a dress not unlike this one made frequent appearances.
Pattern alterations: Top-stitching, narrowed collar, and shortened sleeves. The “production” stretched over two weeks, but was finished with plenty of time left to calmly get ready for the long drive to Callaway Gardens. ;)
Photo credit: Emily Rose
On Saturday afternoon, Dad, Mom, Emily and I went to the Butterfly Garden and walked part of the way there with our friend Miss Rebekah and her father. We crossed a small stone bridge and took portraits of each other on the way back.
Photo credit: Emily Rose
I can hardly wait to get back to my little Singer with more fabric + patterns!
Laura on 11 April, 2010, said,
I absolutely adore it!!! Very inspired.:)
Incredible job, Breezy!
Hannah Blow on 11 April, 2010, said,
Dear Breezy,
I love the dress that you made!
The blue in your dress is wonderful.
Cheers,
Hannah Elise…
Gabrielle Renee on 11 April, 2010, said,
I LOVE it, Breezy! I think I shall have to buy that pattern now… You did a wonderful job!!
In Christ,
Gabrielle
Jenna on 11 April, 2010, said,
Oh, how lovely! You did a beautiful job, Breezy! Thank you for sharing pictures of it.
Your Sister In Christ,
Jenna
Elizabeth Novak on 11 April, 2010, said,
That is a simply divine dress, Breezy. It looks so lovely that you have inspired me and my mom to make one. Can’t wait to get sewing. Great job!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Amanda Read on 12 April, 2010, said,
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Quite smashing. It’s a style I can imagine seeing characters in your paintings wear. :-)
I love the bow around the waist - I have a pre-made khaki and brown dress similar to that and I really like it. You look nice in blue. Blue doesn’t usually fit my coloring, so it’s best if I stick with neutrals and warm colors. But that shade and pattern are really flattering on you.
~Amanda~
Emily on 12 April, 2010, said,
The dress is absolutely beautiful!! My favorite color! :)
Rebekah on 12 April, 2010, said,
That dress is absolutely adorable! And I love the material! Good work! :)
To the KING be all the glory!
Rebekah
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Sara on 12 April, 2010, said,
It’s beautiful, Breezy! I love the pattern. Is it comfy?
Kern on 12 April, 2010, said,
I love that dress. The blue is beautiful and I love the bow. I also like how the wrap part is not too low. I bought a faux-wrap dress that was cut too low so I took some white eyelet (without too many holes) and stitched it into the vee of the dress. Much better!
Elizabeth on 12 April, 2010, said,
Looks beautiful, Breezy! It has such a lovely touch of vintage sweetness. Love the color…my favorite!
So glad it was finished in time for the father-daughter retreat with the alterations!
We recently finished sewing an 1800s dress for me and I hope to post photos soon.
Blessings, Breezy!
Joyfully in Jesus,
Elizabeth
Erica Lea on 12 April, 2010, said,
I really like the fabric you chose & your alterations. My sister & I used that patter to make dresses for my cousin’s wedding. You make me want to sew another!
Rachel on 12 April, 2010, said,
Oh, Breezy…It’s GORGEOUS!!! :D And although I LOVE that soft light pink color too, but I really like how this color looks on you dear! ;) Such a sweet and lovely young lady. :) You must be a good seamstress to be able to change your patterns…maybe someday I’ll be brave enough to do that. ;) HeHe!
Blessings!
~Rachel P.~
Breezy on 12 April, 2010, said,
Thank you every one. :)
@Sara: Yes, it’s pretty comfy. Now, because I shortened the sleeves and didn’t think to lengthen the cuff, they are a bit snug and I can’t lift my arms above my head. But next time I’ll alter the pattern to be even more fun-friendly. ;)
Sarah Mae on 12 April, 2010, said,
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Kate on 12 April, 2010, said,
It’s simply lovely Breezy! :)
Love,
Kate
Miss Antoinette on 12 April, 2010, said,
Very lovely! You did a marvelous job, and yes the blue fabric worked out perfect (despite your longing for pink fabric) it is so bright and cheery! :)
I sew as well and have been since I was 5 years old (if I have not told you already) and LOVE to make alterations to my patterns as well! Especially patterns that would not be so modest if you did not! :)
Thanks for sharing I really enjoy reading your blog!
A sister in Christ,
Miss Antoinette
Bethany Ellis on 12 April, 2010, said,
Beautiful! I love it. You are so talented!
Katy on 13 April, 2010, said,
I have a couple patterns, a new sewing maching and lots of fabric I’ve been hesitant to jump into…this inspires me! Such a darling dress and you did a fabulous job! :0) Blessings, Katy
Rebecca on 13 April, 2010, said,
That is my most favorite style of dress…the wrap around.
Lovely shade on you. And beautifully tailored.
you are perdy. ;-)
Annie on 13 April, 2010, said,
Breezy,
What a lovely dress! That color is beautiful on you! I have always wanted a dress like this…I might just have to order the pattern. :) Thanks for sharing!
Love in Christ,
~Annie~
Miss Jen on 13 April, 2010, said,
It is SO lovely, Breezy! :)
Grace Duke on 13 April, 2010, said,
That is lovely! The shade of blue is just perfect for spring weather:)
Grace Duke
Rhonda Devine on 14 April, 2010, said,
Very lovely~great job:) It’s so encouraging to see young ladies finding alternatives to what is in the stores–I just told my girls we have to get back to sewing as it is difficult to find feminine, lovely clothing anymore! Love that material–also loved the material your sister was working with-do you find your material somewhere other than the local sewing stores?
Breezy on 14 April, 2010, said,
@Mrs. Devine, they both came from Jo-Ann’s. I haven’t been to many other fabric stores other than quilting shops. Sometimes we can’t find anything at Jo-Ann’s to suit us, but this time we did. :)
Allison on 14 April, 2010, said,
Oh it’s so pretty! I love the color, design and…well… everything! Thanks for posting about it!
God-Bless,
~Allison
Kate on 15 April, 2010, said,
Simply beautiful, Breezy! The blue is stunning.
Blessings,
Kate
Kara on 15 April, 2010, said,
Oh, I love it! I’d like to make a dress out of that pattern.
By the way, I just posted on my blog about your drawing “The Tree House.” I hope you don’t mind.
Kara @ The Yellow Warbler
Breezy on 16 April, 2010, said,
@Kara, yes, that’s perfectly fine! :)
Autumn on 16 April, 2010, said,
I love that! That blue is sooo pretty! Wish I had one like it. :D
-Autumn
Jessica on 17 April, 2010, said,
Hi Breezy
The dress looks great on you - it really does. That shade of blue would be one of my favourites and it suits you perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
Shelby on 18 April, 2010, said,
Oh my, that is lovely!
Kristen Tyler on 19 May, 2010, said,
Beautiful blue dress! I am a young seamstress, and I love to sew! It’s really awesome the stuff you can make that you can’t find now a days in the store isn’t it? Bye! =D
Miss Eyebright on 31 May, 2010, said,
What a beautiful dress, Breezy! It looks absolutely lovely on you. :)
Sandpiper on 2 June, 2010, said,
That is a beautiful dress! I love the style! I wish I could sew like that too!
Kimberly Yant on 4 June, 2010, said,
Your dress is beautiful, you did an exelent job! Would you mind telling me what pattern you used? I sew a great deal, for myself, and my four sisters, but I do get bored using the same old paterns. :)
sister in Christ,
Kimberly
Breezy on 5 June, 2010, said,
@Kimberly, I used Butterick’s 5030.
My Casa Bella on 16 June, 2010, said,
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Its so hard to find a modest, pretty and flattering dresses these days, looks like we have to make our own anymore.
Love the color and style!
Misty O'Donnell on 4 July, 2010, said,
This dress is so pretty and definitely something I would wear. You are a talented young lady. So hard to find modest, pretty dresses these days.
Sarah on 5 July, 2010, said,
Your dress is beautiful! I love that color… This is way off track,but I know your sister from Flickr! I didn’t know you had a blog,until I ran across it from another friend’s blogger page!
What a small world. :-)
Anna on 18 July, 2010, said,
I love your dress i want it. i love blue
it looks like a 1950s dress. is it?
hope you make more dresses like this more.
Anna.
Erin on 29 July, 2010, said,
Oh, wow!!! What a great dress!!! And I love the color! I think it suits your complection, and how it makes the color of your eyes pop!