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Sunday, September 10, 2017

I think I made a grandmother of the bride/groom dress....

I really had some high hopes for this dress pattern.  It has received rave reviews from SPR and so I thought I'd give it a shot.  This is the Barcelona dress by Loes Hines.  It was available through Textile Studios.

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The shape is very simple, almost so simple it becomes just about sack-like.  But, I thought I'd try it anyway as sometimes simple shapes are best to highlight a pretty fabric.


I really loved this fabric from JoAnns.  It is 100% poly and as light and flowy as a breeze.


It washed and dried beautifully.  When you are close-up, it has some places that have a metallic sheen.  This is almost impossible to capture in a photo.


Even though I tissue-fit this, it is still difficult to get a flattering fit all around.  That swayback...


I made an FBA, sloping shoulder, and swayback adjustment.  I am still not happy with the fit. 


The skirt is rather full and fun.


This photo captures how I feel about it.  Meh.  I won't wear it.  I feel like I look like an 80-plus old woman, ready for a wedding or a funeral.  I will however recycle this fabric into something else.  

Thanks for reading...
Two wadders in a row...
Do you ever feel like throwing in the towel?
Sue :)