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Featured Seamstress: Anna
Name: Anna
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Hazel
Her blog: Paunnet
Her post about the pattern: Sew Colette 2.0.: Thai Hazel
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a vintage batik that I got as a gift from my boyfriend’s father. I mentioned in my blog post that it’s from Thailand, but it’s actually from either Indonesia or Vietnam.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I basically live in dresses, so I knew the Hazel pattern was made for me as soon as I saw it: it’s feminine but very comfortable (bra-friendly straps are very important in my book). For this version, I decided not to emphasize the diagonal style lines of the bodice and to let the fabric shine. I also tend to wear a lot of black, so this loud print is a great injection of colour to my wardrobe.
What thoughts do you have about the project? I’m absolutely thrilled! The pattern is simple and quick to sew, the instruction are very clear and the fit was spot on without any alterations: maximum results with minimum efforts. I foresee more Hazel dresses in my sewing list! I’ve already worn this dress many times and got several compliments on it; I still haven’t shown it to my boyfriend’s father, but I’m sure he’ll like it.
Comments
Marie
August 20, 2012 #
Yay, great to see your pretty dress on here Anna…well deserved!
Inna
August 20, 2012 #
You’ve made a wonderful use of the fabric!
Samina
August 20, 2012 #
What a beatiful version of that dress. Love, love, love that print!
Nothy Lane
August 20, 2012 #
Do you know what I find absolutely fascinating about the Hazel? I’ve seen it in all kinds of fabrics (as featured seamstresses display their versions) and it always looks different! I love the fabric choice and the dress is so flattering.
Jennifer Vance
August 20, 2012 #
Both her and the dress are beautiful!Honestly,in all of the featured seamstress,I haven’t seen a bad looking dress or person. :)
terri
August 20, 2012 #
Beautiful! The dress and pattern are a perfect match.
Ginger
August 20, 2012 #
Yay, Anna! This is such a lovely dress!
Kelli
August 21, 2012 #
Absolutely love this fabric and dress! Great job to Anna.
Giusy
August 21, 2012 #
She is a beautiful and talented girl, her blog is lovely! The dress is so cool!
Juliet
August 23, 2012 #
This is a very fun print! Well done Anna!
(Oh, and I’ve found a gorgeous Macaron that’s in need of flaunting – http://dapperduds.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/sweet-twee-macaron/)
Lindy
August 28, 2012 #
Dress looks wonderful girl…..