Our house is still in a state of topsy-turvy whilst the painters continue with their decorating, so my little craft room is still full to the brim with stuff from the kitchen & utility room. Which means I'm not getting the opportunity to do much in the way of sewing right now.
But before the house was turned into a tip - I made another Kate dress **
This pattern is seriously addictive because it's so quick and simple to make. And I just love the Vintage Happy range of fabrics from the lovely Lori Holt too.
This time I made the 3/4 sleeved version and once again I used the pretty navy cotton lace trim on the pockets and the sleeves.
And then I added a navy lace zip to the back seam too.
The zip serves no purpose except to look pretty, and I think it does its job well.
So that's two versions of Kate now hanging side by side in my summer wardrobe . . .
. . . watch this space, I'm sure no.3 will be along soon. Just as soon as I'm allowed back into my little craft space . . .
'til next time, have a happy weekend
xoxo
** in case you missed it, have a wee peek at Kate dress no.1 here
Gilly that is gorgeous! It reminds me of dresses my sister and I wore when we were little.. we had matching knickers underneath too! I remember keeping treasures in the deep pockets! I must look up the pattern... I have loads of fabric to play with... Hazel x
ReplyDeleteThe dress is lovely as is the fabric, I'm going to pop over to the site to have a good look.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful!! I love the lace zipper, I've never seen one before. Your wardrobe must be looking so pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend,
Sarah x
There is nothing wrong with having variations on a theme!! It looks as lovely as the first. I hope you enjoy them both. xx
ReplyDeleteI love it. Perfect for summer with strappy sandals or winter with tights and boots. xo
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Gilly, and I love the touch the zip gives on the back.
ReplyDeleteKate x
Lovely !!!...enjoy a happy weekend darling...love Ria...x !
ReplyDeleteSmashing !! An all rounder for any season and I love the fabric :-))
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little dress and the fabric is an absolute delight. I can quite see why No3 will be along shortly! Hope you are well and looking forward to a nice bank holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is so pretty, Gilly. I do like Cupcakery's suggestion of matching knickers!
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty Kate dress, Gilly. The fabric is as fresh as Spring!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gilly, not sure if you managed to see my comment on your painted furniture the other day, but I was wondering if you'd be kind enough to tell me please, what the brand name and shade is of the paint you used? I'm having trouble finding a suitable paint for my outdoor table and chairs and yours is just what I have in mind colourwise!
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BH x
How adorable, Gilly! I love the fabric, it has almost a 50's feel to me. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteGilly it's gorgeous - and of course it's my favourite colour to boot! Very tempted by the pattern but I really must finish my ever growing pile of WIP's first. Well done x Jane
ReplyDeleteOh sooo pretty! I love it, the fabric is perfect! The little touches at the pockets and the back zip really put it on the next level of loveliness! As soon as I manage to make a Coco top, this is next on my WIP list...enjoy the long weekend Gilly, hope those painters finish soon! Chrissie xxx
ReplyDeleteLove it and love the colour! Must get that pattern when we get back to the UK. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Gilly. I'm a great believer in using a pattern as often as possible. It makes good sense to me! :o)
ReplyDeleteAh your dress is so lovely Gilly and you always manage to choose such gorgeous fabrics - I'm hanging out to get my hands on the pattern, the post is so so slow from there to here - and you're going to be so happy to get back into your craft room when all the work around the place is done .. .. it just takes a bit of time doesn't it, but well worth it! Have a great weekend, love, Joy xo
ReplyDeletePS The postie delivered my package yesterday, Gilly, right on my birthday - so how's that for good timing - all adding to the excitement of the day! Thank you so much for the pattern and especially the lovely extras you included - what lovely surprises and I truly appreciate them so much, you are so very thoughtful and kind! I still haven't seen those gorgeous zips locally yet - how pretty they are. The next fabric I buy will be for a Kate dress/top and I'm so looking forward to getting stuck into it. The pattern is so beautifully packaged and presented - very impressive! Your card is so sweet too - how spoiled am I! I have just put up a post that you may like to check out!
DeleteTake good care of yourself and have a wonderful week! With love and thanks, Joy xo
Well done...your dress looks very chic, I'm sure that the painters will be done soon enough.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is lovely Gilly. I love the fabric you have used. It is so fresh and pretty. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Christine
ReplyDeleteVery cute, Gilly! I think you are so clever to make each uniquely but from the same pattern. I am having a late mid-life crisis of sorts and am collecting long empire waist jumpers to wear over slacks as my "new" style :) xx
ReplyDeleteLooks great Gilly, love all the little extra touches and the fabric of course!! Have a great weekend, Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, I really love the fabric choice too.
ReplyDeleteI love this version just as much as the first one, I love that pattern and must look for something like it around here.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Seriously sweet dresses!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and the fabric is just gorgeous! Bee xx
ReplyDeleteLovely job, and what a pretty colour that fabric is :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colour mind you I like the other one too. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric and dress.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Lovely Gilly this is the pattern I have been searching for and I just love what you have done with it. I particularly love the zip, saw these a little while ago and was so taken with them but your idea of putting them on your dress is pure genius. I must get my hands on this pattern quickly! As always Gilly a fabulous post and I hope the decorating is done soon so you can get back to your sewing. Gilly sorry I have not popped over to see you so much lately, hopefully work will be a little quieter for a while and I can come and visit you every post. Have a wonderful weekend Gilly, big hugs, Dorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGilly your dress is absolutely gorgeous! Stunning fabric and I love the navy trim, it finishes it perfectly. I'm not surprised you are keen to make another one!
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Now that is gorgeous. I love the fabric you used, and the way you made a feature of the zip. Great pattern. x
ReplyDeleteHow perfect and it looks like it will be comfy and easy to wear :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx
Hi Gilly, I'll just head to the shop and get some advice re paint colours from there. Sorry to have bothered you by asking for info on your paintwork colour.
ReplyDeleteBH x
Hi Kerry - sorry, thought I'd replied to your query previously by email, but just checked my sent box and it turns out you are a "no reply blogger" so please email me at gillymakes(at)gmail(dot)com so I've got your email address and can give you all the info. Sorry for the confusion :-( Thanks, G xx
DeleteOo! That's pretty I like the pattern too make have to go on a pettern buying spree as I have the perfect button fabric for it x
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