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Featured Seamstress: Trine
Name: Trine
Skill level: Intermediate
Pattern: Lily
Her blog: Groovybaby… and Mama
Her post about the pattern: Lily Dress
What fabric did you use?: ‘Dew Drops’ which is a cotton fabric designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit. I used a vintage tablecloth for the contrasting pieces.
How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I love colorful clothing – and this dress is no exception. When I found this ‘Dew Drop’ fabric I knew right away that I wanted to make myself a summer dress. In fact I first thought that the dew drops were rain drops – which the Danish summer is filled with this year – so, I found the fabric to match the unstable Danish summer weather perfectly. I’m also a big fan of upcycling. I’ve turned a lot of old sheets, etc., into clothing, so I decided to pair the Dew Drops with a little bit of red vintage tablecloth from my stash.
What thoughts do you have about the project? I love how this dress turned out. This is my very first Colette dress but absolutely not my last. I found the instructions very detailed and easy to follow. A perfect pattern for curvy women, I think! Love it. I’ve already planned my next Lily….
Thanks, Trine!
Comments
Dana
August 13, 2012 #
Lovely!
Luna
August 13, 2012 #
Oh my, that dress is gorgeous! Reminds me of a spanish cartoon series I watched as a child (about a drop of water and its adventures) ;)
Just lovley!
Liebe Grüße!
Inna
August 13, 2012 #
So cute!
Jeanine
August 13, 2012 #
That is a fantastic dress and fits you perfectly!!! I love that fabric. Very flattering!
Marie
August 13, 2012 #
This is beautiful!
Shirley
August 13, 2012 #
That looks beautiful! Even your shoes are a perfect match!
Lynda
August 13, 2012 #
Really cut dress and fabric. Love the colors.
Tracey Wirth
August 13, 2012 #
Perfection! Just lovely on you!
Lindy
August 13, 2012 #
Love the colors of this dress, great job.
maddie
August 13, 2012 #
You look adorable but not in a kiddy way. Good job!
Nicole
August 13, 2012 #
Very Sweet!
Ginger
August 14, 2012 #
Cute!! I love this!!
Paunnet
August 14, 2012 #
What an adorable dress! I love this pattern and this playful, colorful version is gorgeous!
Kath
August 16, 2012 #
Trine’s dress is so delightful! Pure perfection! What a great use of this colette pattern and I adore the print she has used! I love bright colours too, perhaps my love of colour is in part, due to my inner dane (my parents are Danish :)!)
Trine
August 16, 2012 #
Thank you so much Sarai and Caitlin for featuring me – I’m truly honored. And thanks to all of you for the kind comments – and if you haven’t already tried this pattern now i definetely the time – it’s perfection!!
Hugs,
Trine
Joanne
March 6, 2013 #
The fabric is amazing! It makes me want to make one of these dresses too!