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Featured Seamstress: Mika
Name: Mika
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern: Chantilly
Her Blog: Savory Stitches
Her post about the pattern: Sweet Chantilly
What kind of fabric did you use? I used a Maggy London cotton panel, with sections of solid floral, a border print, and jacquard (whew!). It’s lined in a white cotton voile.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I knew that I wanted a summery, really feminine and fun dress. I’m always drawn to prints, but I liked this fabric because it let me do something a little different – I got to play with the border print in a less conventional way.
What thoughts do you have about the project? The pattern posed enough of a challenge to make the project interesting, and the end result is just what I wanted. I took the time (for the most part!) to follow the instructions, something I’m generally not so good about, and I’m so glad that I did! I love this dress.
Thanks, Mika!
Comments
Donna
July 2, 2012 #
That looks amazing! Well done!
Lizzy
July 2, 2012 #
I love this dress!! Completely awesome!
Sue
July 2, 2012 #
Beautiful!! That is THE perfect fabric for this dress.
Ginger
July 2, 2012 #
Love this dress! Yay, Mika!
Maddie Flanigan
July 2, 2012 #
I love the border print. This dress is definitely a great summer piece!
Gail
July 2, 2012 #
This is one of the most beautiful Chantilly dresses I’ve seen!
Tracy
July 2, 2012 #
I follow Mika’s blog so saw this beauty before! It makes me want to try a border, so perfect on this!
Juliette
July 2, 2012 #
The Chantilly is a lovely pattern in itself, but this fabric choice really takes it to another level! Well done!
Dee
July 2, 2012 #
Absolutely beautiful in every way.
Donna
July 2, 2012 #
Gorgeous! I love how you worked with the print.
ellen
July 2, 2012 #
Definitely the best version of this pattern I have seen. The fit is just right and the choice and use of fabric it totally spot on. Well done Mika, it is stunning
Lesley
July 2, 2012 #
Wow, this is absolutely my fave so far – excellent job. It does go to show that a bit of thought in fabric and notions can make all the difference to the end result – well done Mika.
Oklahoma Mom
July 2, 2012 #
It looks wonderful on you. Great job.
Liz
July 2, 2012 #
This is lovely and now makes me want to buy the pattern! Great job!
Emily
July 2, 2012 #
How perfect!
ZoSews
July 3, 2012 #
Beautiful dress!!
Karen Hinson
July 3, 2012 #
Just lovely! It looks and sounds difficult…was it?
Mia
July 3, 2012 #
So beautiful!
Laura
July 3, 2012 #
This is beautiful. Very unique and well done. It looks beautiful on you (assuming you are the model.)
Kay
July 3, 2012 #
Love it, Mika!! Very very very creative!
Minie
July 4, 2012 #
This dress is soooo beautiful and it suits you so well! I wish it was mine ;-)
Mika
July 5, 2012 #
Thanks, everyone!
Bridget Dyer
September 11, 2012 #
I love this! So adorable!! Great job.