I think this See & Sew pattern is now in my Top 3. Number 1 is the Hot Patterns Sunshine Top, runner up is the Ottobre Woman (02/2007) tee. Number 4 is probably the Jalie waterfall tee, and I'm too lazy to go find the pattern number.
There is nothing like a TNT pattern that you can just cut and sew. I started cutting this about noon and finished sewing an hour ago, with blog reading, resume sending, dog walking, lunch, and laundry breaks in between. Oh wait, not quite finished since I still need to do the bottom hem but I needed another break first. Sewing is such hard work. ;-)
For this one, I used the scoop neck version and kept the gathered short sleeves (OW 02/07) I added to the crossover version. I trimmed the seam allowances from the neckline and bound it with a binder attachment (3/8" A) on my coverstitch machine, and added a flower front and center with a covered white button from the button bin. I think I love it!
I also coverstitched along the front empire seam. I swear it's straight in real life — the pleats are making seam look wavy.
You can sorta see the gathered sleevecap.
The fabric is a brown/white ITY knit from Fabric Mart and speaking of favorites, I think ITY knits are also in my Top 3, or even Top 2. The "good" rayon/Lycra knit prints are Number 1, but they are getting harder and harder to find.
And like Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."
I love TNT patterns too. Love the black and white spots.
ReplyDeleteHaving those reliable TNTs makes sewing such fun. I pulled one out tonight to start on and am just thrilled I don't have to make any adjustments.
ReplyDeleteReally cute!! Love the flower. I have 3 TNT patterns from the 70's that i can sew blindfolded, lol. (you'd think i'd stop buying new patterns, and pattern magazines)
ReplyDeleteWhoa - wait a minute. Are you SURE this TNT still fits? You've lost so much weight - it might be too big now!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very pretty dress. Love your flower embellishment. This dress looks perfect for summer, or probably year around in Florida. I love your enthusiasm for losing weight. Keep it going!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress Debbie! You are really getting alot done!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress--love the detais! What fun to make new duds for the new you! Thanks for sharing your journey--looks like it will be a well dressed one!
ReplyDeleteLynda in LV
Great looking dress...love the flower detail.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking dress, TNT patterns are the best. I have been sewing patterns again and again lately. I am with you on the good rayon/lycra knits.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress, I have one much like it only in a woven with lace overlay on the top and sheer lace sleeves. It's great for hot weather,fitted on top with lots of airflow below.
ReplyDeleteRayon/lycra, love it, but finding it, well........
Oh, that is a really cute dress. I don't do dresses much, but I'm going to have to look at that one.
ReplyDeleteMermie
Your dress looks so pretty. I like the neckline embellishment.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that it would be so soon, but I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed this week. Along with job hunting, I'm hoping to uncover my beautiful sewing room and develop some Tnts. I've had recent weight gain, am now losing and have NO clothes for interviewing (or work for that matter). Have followed you for years in one form or another (I own a coverstitch because of you!) and am enjoying your journey. Sorry you're taking so many of them at once, but they say what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? Cheers to more sewing!
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