Thursday 14 July 2016

Ta-da !!

I have actually sewn myself a dress.. it seemed easy when I thought about it.
Just 2 pieces, front and back, no sleeves.
(Front)
The neck and arm holes are faced with bias tape and then 2 rows of top stitching.
I had problems cutting out the material as I can't move my arm forward, but I just kept moving the material till it was near me. Then placing the foot of the machine onto the seam to stitch with my right hand proved difficult because I needed my left hand to put the foot down.
But I managed and I am very pleased with the result. A loose dress, with half ties to give it some shape. Three buttons on the front add a little to off set the plainness of the style.
(Back showing the ties)
Not quite straight on the hanger, the hem is level when it's on. 
Actually I am very pleased I have been able to sew,  although my arm was aching last night, it was worth it. I kept thinking I have done some sewing... yeh!!!
XX
 
 

10 comments:

mamasmercantile said...

Well done, you must feel really good about it. It certainly looks good.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Great work on the dress. I used to have a needlework teacher who only used one arm. The other hung down by her side and she used it as a weight to hold things down! She was a real inspiration about not quitting if you really wanted to do something.

Vickie said...

Wonderful work Chris! Love your fabric choice.

Cricket-bug Corner said...

Very nice!!

Mary - Lecoeurceltique said...

Well done on making the dress.

gracie said...

Yeah! Well done...

Amy at love made my home said...

Yay for you! It is so great that you persevered and did some sewing! Your dress is lovely, enjoy wearing it!

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

Such an awesome looking dress :D It is very satisfying wearing something you have made.

Julie said...

Well done Chris, it looks nice and cool for the current weather we are having

Linda K's Stitching Corner said...

Congratulations on your finish Dress. You did it...Hooray for you....Your Dress is so pretty....I love wearing long dresses - not real long but below the knee just barely. I love wearing summer dresses.

Happy Sewing
Linda K, Railroad, Jeannie