Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Sew FO: Cambie Dress


Hello!  I sewed something! It took almost a year, but it is done!  It has actually been done a few times.  I've gone back and adjusted a few things to improve it.  Now, I think it is done for real so I am ready to share it with you!


This is the Cambie dress by Sewaholic.  I sewed the full skirt version in a lightweight voile fabric.  The dress is fully lined in a thin cotton fabric, which helps the full skirt version have a little less volume in the end.


Invisible zipper!


 Gathered sleeves!  Bust darts!


An interfacing supported waist band and some more gathering!

I haven't ever sewn a garment from a pattern, so this was a challenge.  I took a class at a shop to help me work through it and am now encouraged to sew more clothes.

I'd like to walk you through some more features:


It is curtsy friendly.


 Ready for modest spinning.


Enjoys being paired with bright colors.


All in all, this is a really comfortable and cute dress.  It is so far on the cute scale that I won't wear this as an everyday dress, but it is a fun one to have around.  I am thinking of making this again in a slightly heavier fabric in the fitted version.  Maybe I will even pick a color outside of the turquoise family :)

Oh, and since I plan to sew more clothes, I've joined My Sewing Circle to keep track of my projects.  The site is a little rough around the edges, but I am hopeful it will keep improving.  It has the potential to be a Ravelry for sewing!  Feel free to connect with me there (My username is TrinKnitty)!

5 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous! So talented!!!

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  2. I've stumbled across this from searching for cambie inspiration as I've just ordered the pattern. I must say, this is probably the best one I've seen so far and there are a LOT of great versions out there! The colour and pattern of the fabric is beautiful, it fits wonderfully and you've accessorised it very well! I love it!

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    1. Thank you, Janey! You are very kind! I wish you luck on your version as well.

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  3. It's a very pretty dress ! Love the fabric too !

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