Here's another Butterick 4976 dress - I had started this one a long time ago and messed up on the sleeve, so put it in a bag in the closet. I just took it out a few weeks ago, fixed the sleeve, and finished it up but didn't have a chance to show it. This version fits better/more closely than the green/black/white one I showed for the party the other week as I sewed it with all 5/8" seam allowances instead of 3/8" on the sides.
The orange part of the print is not as bright as it looks in the picture - it's more like a dark burnt orange.
and the shoes...
I really love this pattern and I want to make another one in this fabric next:
I also started Paloma from French Girl Knits - my mini KAL with Debby:
I'm on round 6. I ended up ripping back and starting over last night as I messed up on the lace pattern, but was able to get back to where I was before I went to bed.
It will look like this when it's done (except green, as I'm making it in "Shamrock" Louet MerLin)
Tomorrow we're leaving for Galena for the weekend so I won't be around til Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone!
What a fabulous pattern! You look great (nice and tan, too). Your next version will look stunning, too. I love that fabric!
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | May 28, 2009 at 11:41 AM
With all the knitting and sewing, where on earth do you store all your clothes? :) Anyway, Paloma is a pretty fun knit -- I'm look forward to seeing both you and Debby's FOs.
Posted by: bettyc | May 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Wow! Another winner! :-)
Posted by: Kerry | May 28, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Aren't you looking like a hot Mama! I HEART HEART HEART that fabric. Great outfit. Oh and Paloma - very nice. I hadn't seen that one. Have a safe trip.
Posted by: Jeanine | May 28, 2009 at 01:59 PM
I like the orange one, but I am excited to see what the blue fabric looks like sewn up! Have a fun trip!
Posted by: Jenny | May 28, 2009 at 02:28 PM
What a fun dress! Your necklace coordinates perfectly.
I know I'm not going to be able to keep up with you on Paloma, but I'll do my best. Have a great weekend!!!
Posted by: Debby | May 28, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Very cute!!! I love that print!
Posted by: adrienne | May 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM
As always, I am in awe of your sewing skills! The hsoes are lovely. I almost bought a pair yesterday that are similar (but different). I didn't, though .Which I will probably regret....
Posted by: Carol | May 29, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Wow, Robin! You're really cranking out the projects. I'm feeling shamefully slow as of late.
Posted by: Kat | May 30, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Hello,
I speak not English, excuse me.
I like very much the dresses which you sewed, you are very bright.
I am French and I hope that the translator whom I found on internet will make well his job. Friendship. Evelyne
Posted by: évelyne | June 01, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Attractive segments, very profound and thought-provoking and support you, to continue its efforts and look forward to more and better work.
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