Another project has been marked off my Fall sewing list!
This is the farbenmix Roxy tunic/dress pattern, made with some really cute "Katie Jump Rope" Denise Schmidt fabric I got last Xmas (thanks, Hallie!), which I have been itching to use. It's paired with a dot fabric from Quilt Gate I bought a ton of early this year (it went out of print, but I love it as an accent or trim so I stocked up). Unfortunately, I couldn't get an invisible zipper in the orange, so I used a regular one, and I really am not thrilled with that. But, it's not like Emily cares!
Front view:
Back view:
It's finished with some eyelet trim I ran through my new ruffler foot. I also used some rick rack edged elastic on the sleeves, which is cute but was a bit of a pain. I love the pattern -- no adjustments necessary, and the fit is fantastic. The princess seams went together like magic, and the bit of flare it has at the hem is just perfect. I might try puffing the sleeves a bit more next time, but that's just for fun, not because it needs it. And it got raves from Emily! A Roxy will definitely be on the Spring planning list (if I go that long without making another!)
Lovely things people have had to say:
LOVE that!!! Now I think I'm going to have to put a Roxy on my list lol! Where did you find your ruffler foot? I'm looking at one on ebay, as Ellie is begging for a pettiskirt for Christmas... I swear, what's up with these kids and their refusaly to ask for *ordinary* things? LOL!
Posted by: AdronsCatherine | October 10, 2008 10:42 AM
WOW! That is STUNNING! What a lucky little girl!!!
Posted by: Rachel | October 10, 2008 01:36 PM
Sarah, I lurvvvve it! I went on a scramble thinking "do I have that pattern?", no, "do I have it ordered?", YES! Whew relief...now I can look forward to making one too.
I love that color, combo and it looks awesome on Emily!
Posted by: Sara | October 10, 2008 07:17 PM
Oh my gosh, that is darling! Very interesting pattern and color combo. Perfect for fall! She looks so cute!
Posted by: Leslee | October 10, 2008 10:38 PM
Thanks all! it's one of my favorites so far, definitely! And Catherine, I got my ruffler foot on ebay -- $19 including shipping, and seems perfectly fine to me!
Posted by: sarah | October 10, 2008 11:25 PM
What a seriously beautiful dress! I love the width of the skirt, and the fabric combination! Perfect! Emily looks so cute in it! :)
Posted by: Astrid | October 11, 2008 05:31 PM