I got Holiday Spirit Yes I Do….I got Holiday Spirit….How About You?
I have so much spirit that I made me a lil plaid dress. This is a cake walk McCalls pattern and it is “sew” easy. Of course I had to complicate things by using plaid and my sew sisters know about matching plaid patterns. 🙁 Ugh…that was a real downer but the dress was worth the effort. What I love the most is the square neckline which leaves a lot of real estate for my pearls. It satisfies the corporate dress code and its a wee bit mysterious. I did not make it a bodycon but left enough room for a nice drape without showing my ummmm assets. I think I did a nice job…and even managed to grab a few pics on my way out to door to work.
I snapped up the fabric at JoAnn’s in October and had intended to make a pair of slacks but I decided on the dress. I also found the cute butterfly zipper pull at JoAnn’s as well. I felt pretty good when a lady at work told me I looked festive. That’s exactly what I was going for. Now all I need to complete the look it a camel colored coat. That’s coming up soon. In the spirit of fun and games….I added a little outtake. I have absolutely no idea what I was doing here.
Not all pics are good but some are just hella funny. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
Gotta Go….Gotta Sew…..
Venita Elaine
Your dress looks great I ordered similar fabric from Fabricmart on Black Friday I will be sewing it soon.
Thanks Donna. I haven’t worn a plaid dress since elementary school
You know what come to think of it I have not worn one either LOL thats too funny!
Thanks Donna. Can’t wait to see what you make
Wow. I like it alot. Another idea for my plaid. What is the actual pattern number?
Thanks Vicky it’s McCalls 2401
Lovely dress! I love plaid but haven’t been brave enough to try to sew it. You’re inspiring me put a plaid skirt on my list for 2016
Give it a try Stephanie. Go with a large plaid pattern like I used. It’s easier to match the fabric pattern so that everything lines up.