Just a quick post, as I’m currently busy enjoying myself on holiday in New York. Me and Phil stopped off in Reykjavik for three nights on the way here, and are going home via a brief stop in Boston. It’s my first time visiting both Iceland and the US, and I’m having great fun exploring.
I’m in my hotel presently, having reached the point where I needed to rest my weary feet for the night, so thought it would be an opportune time to post a recent project.
I love Marilla Walker’s aesthetic, and am always excited by her pattern releases (and also her amazing personal knitting projects) as I think she has a really unique style amongst indie pattern designers. I’ve previously sewn her Maya and Ilsley patterns,will get around to Alice and Freemantle at some point, and bought the Roberts Collection on release.
This is View C, the dungaree dress option. I fall between sizes 1 and 2 in the sizing chart, but was able to size down as there’s a fair bit of ease built into the pattern. As a result of the ease, and the fact that the denim I used had a bit of stretch, I was also able to remove all fastenings (the pattern includes a side fastening & strap fastenings) to save some time during construction. As much as I enjoy sewing, I still can’t help racing to the finish line!
The fabric is a medium weight denim which I purchased from SewBox at the Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts show in Birmingham last November. I forgot to take a close-up photo of the fabric, which features a small daisy print.
In this medium-weight fabric, I find that the dress does hang quite stiffly and sits away from the body; personally I like it, but if you’d prefer a closer fit, a fabric with more drape might suit better.
At the risk of sounding like I spend all of my time on holiday, these photos were taken in Cornwall, during a recent weekend away in Cawsand and Kingsand. I work at a University so do receive a decent number of holiday days, but have pretty much used up my holiday allowance for the current academic year now!
P.S. the knitted hat in the photos is my Luca Pom Hat.
March 11, 2016 at 7:20 am
This is just lovely ! I think your fabric choice is spot on.
March 17, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Thank you – I do love the denim, I wish I had a some left over for another project!
March 11, 2016 at 1:24 pm
This is so lovely! I’d been debating whether to try the Roberts Collection or the Pauline Alice Turia Dungarees for so long and ended up buying the Turia pattern – but feeling inspired to try this out now I’ve seen your version!
x
March 17, 2016 at 1:15 pm
I fancied the Turias too – too many good patterns & not enough time! I fancy trying the Roberts Collection jumpsuit next in a rayon or similar
March 11, 2016 at 3:07 pm
Cute dress – and I love your pictures.
March 17, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Thanks so much – the backdrop helped a lot with the photos;)
March 11, 2016 at 3:59 pm
This is my favorite make of your this year. So lovely!
March 17, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Honoured! Thanks so much x
March 11, 2016 at 7:58 pm
I had been admiring Dungaree Dresses – I’ve seen quite a few in the shops recently. I think your choice of fabric is perfect. Your holiday sounds fantastic. Really jealous Iceland sounds fantastic and I would love another trip to New York. We had a great holiday there over ten years ago.
March 17, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Thank you, we have been having a great time. It’s my first time visiting the US or Iceland, so it’s really fun to explore. Hope you have a nice holiday planned this year x
March 11, 2016 at 9:32 pm
I love this dress and might just get the pattern. I’ve enjoyed your holiday – I came back from the same places in January. I just retired as a university professor but we only got 20 days leave a year plus 12 weeks long service leave every 7 years, so not as good as you, I think.
March 17, 2016 at 1:19 pm
We are pretty spoiled for holiday in the UK within HE, including all bank holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.) I get 40+ days. I still manage to run out of days though! I’ve really enjoyed reading about all your recent travels
March 12, 2016 at 3:37 am
Love this dress Charlotte. Must make soon!
March 17, 2016 at 1:20 pm
It would look great on you x
March 12, 2016 at 8:29 am
This is such a lovely dress and your pictures are amazing. It seems the perfect dress to go with this beautiful surroundings.
March 17, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Yes the surroundings definitely helped;) A bit cold & wet but so beautiful
March 18, 2016 at 2:36 pm
This is a super dress (great for on holiday) and the floral print denim is fab! I bought this pattern recently and plan to make the dungarees when I have more time. Need to find the right fabric first.
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