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!!!
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10 comments:
Well done, you must feel really good about it. It certainly looks good.
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.
Wonderful work Chris! Love your fabric choice.
Very nice!!
Well done on making the dress.
Yeah! Well done...
Yay for you! It is so great that you persevered and did some sewing! Your dress is lovely, enjoy wearing it!
Such an awesome looking dress :D It is very satisfying wearing something you have made.
Well done Chris, it looks nice and cool for the current weather we are having
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
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