What can I say? I've got the sewing bug baaaad!
I finish one thing and can't wait to get started on the next! So here is my Tilly and the buttons 'Bettine'.
As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew I had to make it, it's just so wearable and so very 'Seasalt', which is just the style I like to wear. It's such a versatile dress, I love it!
I decided to be brave and attempt the pocket and tab version, because, well, pockets?! They're such useful little things. Great for storing your kids' snotty tissues. Anyway, there are quite a lot of pattern pieces to cut out, and I was feeling apprehensive, but to be honest it was quite straight forward to sew, as Tilly's instructions are a dream to follow. I found the neckline facing a bit fiddly to do, but I just took my time and it turned out fine.
The chambray fabric was a bit of a pain because it kept fraying terribly, but other than that was easy to sew with. I will definatley be making another of these, but I may try it in a drapier fabric next time.
Next on my 'to sew' list is the delphine skirt pattern from Tilly's book, 'Love At First Stitch' because I want to try out a concealed zip, and the construction of this skirt looks fairly easy.
Until next time... Happy Sewing :) x
B
