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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Completed Project: Butterick 4228


Well, it's done!  This was a fun pattern to sew and I'm quite pleased with the result.  If you've been following along, you know that I did a wearable muslin of the top of this pattern last month.  I wanted to be sure that the top would fit.  Here it is.


I made the entire dress from lavender linen.  I love linen!  The hand, the drape, the fact that it's a natural fiber, the ease of sewing!  Well, everything about it!  Here's the result.


The skirt will go with either top nicely.  Here's a dtetail pic of the little front vent on the linen top.


I would definitely consider making this ensemble again.  It was a very easy pattern and I love the way it came out.  I'm sure I'll be wearing it a lot this summer.  Thanks, as always for peeking, and your comments are always welcomed.

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  1. Looks great - love the fabric. you'll have to model it for us!

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    1. Thanks, Sue! Yes, I need to find a willing photographer...

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  2. I love the detail on the bustline - it really gives it a nice vintage look. It's a great idea to make a wearable muslin in a fabric that can be worn with the finished skirt. Very clever. x

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    1. Many thanks. Serendipity on the first top. It was made from fabric harvested from one of those thrift store jumpers I'm always restyling. The colors happened to be just right!

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  3. I'm blog meandering this morning and stumbled upon you. This ensemble is gorgeous. Love the color, and that it's in linen is just the icing on the cake.

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    1. Well, thank you for meandering by! And thanks for your kind thoughts on my project.

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  4. Love the outfit - although its quite a "plain and simple" pattern, it is so stylish and elegant - I think those ones are often the best. Well done!

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    1. Sometimes plain really is the most elegant. I plan to wear a brooch, or maybe pearls with it.

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  5. love this. love linen, love lavender, love all of it :-)

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    1. Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it. On to the next project!

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  6. Lovely!! Can't wait to see it on you! Stopping by from Sew Country Chick and your newest follower.

    Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/kids-roll-up-nap-blanket.html

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    1. Thank you, and thanks for following... Following you back!

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  7. I'd love to see this on you too, Dee! Linen is probably my favorite fabric for summer too.I love the detail on the vent. What is that stitch called?

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    1. It's a diamond stitch, included on my machine. I know I need to model my stuff - I need to get a camera with a timer and a tripod, or a willing family member to take photos!

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