I do love their style and especially the prints they often use, but can I really justify paying out between £69 and £89 for a simple jersey wrap or cotton dress....
Well as you've probably guessed the answer is a resounding no!...so what does a girl do but raid her fabric stash and set to........
The fabric I selected was I think very bodenesque (sorry about that) and the pattern one of my all time favourites which I have made a few times......
the one at the back, although I have also made the front one.....
This one was in a grey devore fabric and I think I wore it till it almost fell apart it was so comfortable. The only thing I found was I didn't like the bodice unlined and so now I line it with the main fabric which helps to keep the neck shape as well.
....and the finished article made the same day at a cost of about £7....no competition really and I am only an average dressmaker, so think what we all could save with a little time and patience....!
Of course having bit the bullet I was on a roll so next a variation for my 5 month pregnamt DD. This is to be a top not a dress and is awaiting fitting.....
The fabric is a very fine jersey with almost a devore look and has the finest gold thread through it which doesn't really show in the picture...
Before I continue though, take a look at the lovely little pin cushion I am using. If there is one thing which makes my sewing really great it's having lovely notions and accessories.
I bought this....
and this little phone cover..............
From a very talented young lady at.....
www.dinkydaisy.co.uk
Go take a look, her things are so pretty and so well made...
and so........having well and truly got the dressmaking bug I am now making a slight variation of the dress in this....
so I think that may be my spring wardrobe sorted and my wallet saved..........
..........and to celebrate even the sky decided to give a wonderful display just to round off the day.....
Hope you are all finding your creative side now that 2011 has truly started...
TTFN
Jenny xx
