Flights of fancy

Hi there!

My latest Minerva Crafts Blogger Network post goes live today and I’ve started early on my spring sewing.  I made the Sew Over It Florence dress, maxi length, out of this tropical floral rayon fabric with tiny little hummingbirds all over it.

It’s bright, but I love it (husband is less keen; in fact, he says it makes his eyes hurt! Guess this is not one for wearing out with him, then!)

I’m particularly in love with the little bird buttons which I got from Textile Garden (finally, an excuse to shop their gorgeous site!) They match perfectly with the little birds in the print.

I cut a straight size 10, based on my bust, and added 1″ to the length of the bodice, which worked well for me; the bodice still has that slight blousiness which I like and sits where I like on my waist.

As well as being a Minerva Make, this is the first of my #2018MakeNine makes! 1 down, another cut out; it’s going well!

For full details, head over to Minerva Crafts now!

Becca x

Details

Pattern Sew Over It “Florence” dress

Fabric Tropical print rayon from Minerva Crafts

My measurements

Bust: 35″

Waist: 30″

Hips: 41″

Size cut 10

Adjustments made Lengthened the bodice by 1″

Future adjustments?

I’d be tempted to put in seam pockets in; I think the skirt is full enough to hide them and it’s a little annoying not having anywhere to hide my phone!

Make again?

Possibly; I like the dress but I don’t know how much wear I’ll get with my lifestyle.  I don’t know whether I just need to make myself wear it some and see how I get on, but it is a lovely dress

 

The fabric was provided to me free of charge for my review; all other supplies and thoughts are my own