Featured Seamstress: Debbie
Name: Debbie
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Pastille
Her blog: Sew I think I can Sew
Her post about the pattern: Pastille Dress
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a linen. I love how it feels, even though it looks like it needs to be ironed after a few minutes! The natural fabrics are perfect for hot sunny days.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in this pattern? I took one look at this pattern and knew that it was for me (or the me I aspire to be perhaps!!). As to the colour, I am generally very unadventurous in my colors (black and white feature prominently in my wardbrobe) and have made an effort to go for bright colours this spring / summer. Being shorter in stature, I like dresses as they make me feel taller. This is definitely going to be a pattern that I use again and again.
What thoughts do you have about the project? It was a lovely dress to sew. Except for the pleats. They did have me using a few choice words normally reserved for the golf course, trying to get them in line. But I persevered, as to me it is the pleats that make this dress. I have used several Colette patterns and I find the instructions easy to understand and the diagrams easy to follow. I am still planning to work my way through the rest of the Colette Sewing Handbook patterns this summer.
Thanks, Debbie!
Comments
Donna
July 30, 2012 #
Very pretty! The color choice is so fresh and pretty and perfect for the simplicity of the garment’s shape. Nice job!
liza jane
July 30, 2012 #
Beautiful color!
Shirley
July 30, 2012 #
That looks fantastic! I really like that color on you.
Susan – Knitters Delight
July 30, 2012 #
Fabulous dress, especially in the color she chose.
Leigh
July 30, 2012 #
Very cute dress and a lovely color. I really like the little detail at the hem.
Nancy
July 31, 2012 #
Beautiful color and very coutour!!! I’d love to try those pleats sometime.
Nancy
July 31, 2012 #
excuse me my spelling is not best at 7:AM Haute Couture!!
Lholy-chan
July 31, 2012 #
Love the fabric! I like linen and I love the color she used. I think it’s one of my favorite versions of this pattern.