This is the last garment that I made in 2024 and haven't blogged. BTW, this garment was shared on my Instagram page during it's first wearing. I was lazy and just didn't blog it. However, since the Hope extended pack has become an important TNT to me, meaning you should expect to see more versions in 2025, I wanted it shared here.
Supplies ~
4 yards of a poly blend border print purchased from Fabric Mart
Construction ~
This was my fifth Hope Dress using the extension pack. While the original pattern is pretty and I made a version of it, the extension pack really ignited my creative juices.
Here are some construction and layout pictures...
There are no construction changes. I made it exactly as the pattern states.
A few photos ~
A note...getting my daughter scheduled to take pictures is challenging. When she picked me up from the train station after work we headed to the grocery store. It was the perfect opportunity to get some pics so we took it.
I'm not done with this pattern. You will see it again. I have a few ideas for fall/winter tops that I will hopefully get to this year. And I will definitely make this as a summer dress again.
This was my last catch up post. New makes will be in future posts.
...as always more later!
What a beautiful dress. I love the voluminous sleeves, and the placement of the border print. I made several of the original Hope Dress and had not bothered with the extension pack. However, you have inspired me to think again, and I might get it and try this version with the neck tie and sleeves. Thank you for sharing it, and happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. What a stunning placement of the borders. You are an artist!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely dress and gorgeous use of the fabulous print.
ReplyDeleteThat is a seriously nice dress. I usually don’t buy extension packs because I can make most of the changes myself, but the extras for Hope seem like they’d be worth it.
ReplyDeleteForgot…that anonymous post was by me, Robyn.
DeleteYour blog is such a gift. When i need inspiration i find myself scrolling on your blog, looking at all the wonderful dresses you have made and how lovely you look in them. So delightful when you reveal a new one! I am rather stuck in a sewing project at the moment so i needed inspiration. You look great in this dress and I love how you use the fabric pattern. Thanks for recharging my inspiration. - Margaret A.
ReplyDeleteMargaret - what a kind thing to say!
DeleteJust love this dress. So clever what you have done with the bodice
ReplyDeleteThis dress has so much character ... love it. And those rich colours are perfect on you.
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Yay, another beautiful dress! I love how it looks just as fabulous worn with a denim jacket as it is on its own.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress on you, Carolyn. Your pattern placement of that border print is spot-on, very flattering and it looks like you just sauntered out of some high end boutique, swoosh swoosh... I love the grocery store as a backdrop for your photo shoot, too! Looking forward to seeing what other ideas you have in mind with this pattern.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You always make the most out of your fabric and pattern selections, but this one is fantastic!! Perhaps because I’m in a blue boarder print phase? WOW! Beautiful. You look lovely in this dress. Meg!
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