Saturday, May 23, 2009

Summer Dress Sewalong - Planning

If you haven't started thinking about a dress you'll make for the Summer Dress Sewalong, don't worry, there's still plenty of time. I'm heading off to Joann's in a little while to take advantage of their sale on Simplicity patterns (5 for $5). On my wish list is:



Simplicity 2584. I've already seen a couple of these made up in solid colors and they're just gorgeous (see here and here). I love the neckline detail.



Simplicity 2586. This looks like a very basic design, but I think the quilted trim on View C is an interesting detail.



Simplicity 2702. I was sold on this dress when I saw it featured in the latest Threads magazine.



New Look 6457. I bought some fabric a few months ago with this style in mind. More on that later though!

Although it's a long weekend, I don't think I'll have a lot of opportunity to get a lot of sewing done. Weekends tend to fill up so fast! I'm hoping to finish one dress that I started earlier this week just in time for a Memorial day bbq on Monday. What are your weekend or sewing plans?
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11 comments:

  1. lucky knitterMay 23, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Those are all beautiful patterns. Thanks for the ideas!

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  2. ChristinaMay 23, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I just got those Cynthia Rowley patterns yesterday! I actually went a little nuts on Simplicity patterns...

    My goal is to have a dress (actually 2, but maybe I'm dreaming) made up by the end of this weekend.

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  3. ValerieMay 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Okay, thanks to your post, I got all three Cynthia Rowley patterns today. I've only made one dress ever and that was at least 6 or 7 years ago, so this truly will be kind of a first for me. I think I'll be starting with the 2584 pattern...

    Thanks for the little "push" to get us all going on this! :)

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  4. MachelleMay 23, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Wow, I really like the first and second. I might have to check them out.

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  5. RuthMay 26, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I really want to make a dress for me, but it seems I'm stuck on sewing summer clothes for my kiddos.

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  6. jorthMay 26, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Lovely choices - I especially like the 2586 number. Can't wait to see them done up!

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  7. JohnnalMay 26, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Love your pattern choices... I made the same choices on several of them. I will however have to lengthen the Cynthia Rowley patterns because I'm a bit short and dumpy and can't got to short in the hemline. I'm so excited to get started thanks for the push!

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  8. rosesredMay 27, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks for letting me know about the sale! I'm pretty new to Washington DC, but I as I've been dying to try a simplicity pattern (3673) and I've never been to a joann's before, your blog entry motivated me to find the store, and I loved it! So thanks again.

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  9. KatieMay 27, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I just found your blog through the giveaway month thing on Sew Mama, Sew!

    I just HAD to comment:

    I have had that New Look pattern for years now, and it is a favorite. I made the view with the two thin straps TWICE I loved it so much! The first was a sundress made of vintage sheets, and the second a nice dressy version that I wore to a wedding last year. Just sayin', it's a good one! Good luck!

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  10. NatalyMay 28, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Lovely designs of those summer dresses!! I'm just looking for cool dress for summer picnic...

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  11. Mayya @ Sew Chic & UniqueJuly 10, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    These are great summer dresses and they can be also worn as tunics! I have bookmarked this thanks :)

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