My first attempt with a creative sewing of a summer outfit.

in NeedleWorkMonday24 days ago

Hello, beautiful people!

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I am so happy to finally return to sewing after what feels like my first long break from sewing ever. It was all about farm work and more farm work that has kept me busy. Harvest time is often our busiest moment, and I was completely away from sewing and was even scantily present in the community. But guess what? There will soon be a switch when we are done with most of our farming activities, and more rigorous sewing will take over as the festive period begins with a lot of outfits to make for friends, families, and loved ones. It still amazes me that despite the hardship in the country, a lot of people still spare some money to sew new clothes and engage in various celebrations. It is actually a beautiful thing to do to show that regardless of every situation we have reasons to be joyful and happy, nothing can steal our joy, hence we celebrate.

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Today is a beautiful and sunny day here, as the rains have finally packed up to expose sunny weather.

It's such a perfect season to see summer outfits, as we have to wear something more comfortable that will avail our bodies of proper ventilation.

Would you like a summer blouse or dress?

Are you going to the beach this season or some refreshing garden? What would you like to wear, and what do you feel comfortable wearing at this time of the year? I want to hear all about your answers in the comment section.

Today I made my first summer outfit, drawing inspiration from this community.

It is often said that fashion fades but style remains; this is definitely true, as I will be getting @glorydee smiling about how I have borrowed her idea to make my dress.

Okay, let me call this style our needlework monday uniform, as it seems like I am the third person to replicate something in this design with inspiration from @glorydee, who first made a blouse from this style.
Everybody loves the style, let's make it a uniform 😂😂😂

I'm quite sure that @abenad will be smiling, being the second to borrow the style too, and I am more than pleased to steal a style from you both.

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My fabric was a transparent flowery chiffon type and perfect for a summer dress, even though it is a bit transparent that will be ideal for beach wear.

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Since I love dresses, I chose to sew a dress against the blouse they had both made from the same style.

Here we go.

Cutting the fabric here with excess allowance

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Then I got some bias to turn the edges. I wanted the bias to add some light and color to the dress, making it more brighter instead of sewing a normal plain dress.

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Then I got some elastic to pull the waist together and give it some fitting there.

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That was completed, and my mannequin has been my faithful model, as I often do not find someone to assist me with photos of my outfits.

What do you think of the summer dress?

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Yes I’m smiling so wideeee☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️I really love the style. How you put the band in there. Is there any way to remake this without the band.
The dress is beautiful, the fabric is perfect for a beach outing. Great job!🥰

 24 days ago  

Maybe use tiny straps or anything, all about being creative dear.
Thanks for the kind words dear.

Oh okay
You’re welcome

This look really nice, you give out a nice style, I love the neck and the material is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

 24 days ago  

Thanks for the compliment dear

Wow, this dress came out really nicely. It's good to see your projects after a while. Welcome home @monica-ene

 24 days ago  

Thanks dearie, I'm happy to be back

Glad you see you back from the break, I sure would have called you out today if I didn't see you here.

How beautiful is your recreation, you never go wrong with chiffon, I love the waistband twist, so beautiful, Yeah, it's officially our uniform style😅 Let me go pen down my post now.

Quedo muy bonito y fresco, ese modelo me gusta.

Y si que es de gran ayuda el maniquí.

Ahora y porque no los modelas tu misma, te debe quedar muy lindo.

Just what I want to have now. I love summer dresses. It's very hot here in Venezuela.
Thank you for saying that we are beautiful 😉

The dress is super cute. I like it because it looks comfortable and fresh, and it also has elastic. Definitely ideal for me.

 24 days ago  

Awwnnn, I'm glad you like the dress.
Thank you so much for the kind words.

Greetings😀. Very nice👍

 24 days ago  

Thank you dear 😂

😂Nice inspiration to make it a uniform, the truth is a fresh and elegant design, to go out in any occasion, I would like one like this to go to the beach.
I hope you get a lot of harvest, soon you will have more time to make your outfits for your family and friends that I imagine, are anxious for you to return to the fabrics, scissors, threads, and machine 😂.

Wow! This is so beautiful, I love the simplicity of the style and the fabric, it looks so perfect for summer.

I loved the photos of the dress outdoors, the light highlights the beauty of your work. congratulations. keep it up dear friend.

 22 days ago  

Thank you so much dear.