Deb

The sleeve cap is not that gathered but I can understand what you mean by then looking ‘poofy’.
I would consider narrowing the sleeves down to the sleeve hem, tapering them, but I probably would leave the sleeve cap be.

Yes, this style is not as fitted as some of our other styles. The dress is intended to be a looser fit, not a very fitted style. But if you find it to be roomier than you prefer, you could certainly refer to the finished measurement chart to choose the size you prefer. I hope that helps!

I haven’t made the sleeveless version but I would fold the binding completely inside unless I was using a contrasting fabric.
Like Nicole I found it really roomy while the Birthday Party more fitted.

I have made both tops but it would be beyond me to do an ‘easy’ tute to swop them over.
I am not sayings its not do-able, I am just don’t think it would be a simple task.

I want to try the v-neck but would love to know how to try the rounded as well. Listening with interest!

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

Not like we are hassling Liesl…..poke, poke.

I think Inder is right!
(But a soft blazer would be most acceptable)

I would have loved to!
What a pain we are cataloging rams Wednesday and we are already in Horsham……
Thanks so much for thinking of me.

I would have loved to!
What a pain we are cataloging rams Wednesday and we are already in Horsham……
Thanks so much for thinking of me.

Nicole, if there’s anything left in the fabric budget I just got an email from The Fabric Store as their VIP sale starts tomorrow. 40% off fabric, and I have a rostered morning off. Could be fun!

And the Op Shop was amaze balls!

I have just left and spent sooooo much money, oh dear, fabric doesn’t go off does it?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/14552916057/in/photostream

Bumped

I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

*Not a science*
I made the size 10 for one of my daughters and there is 42” (approx) of fullness through the waist.
I hope that helps.
I do have a step by step tute if you would like a peep http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878386828/

I rather like this about the O+S patterns, they are not a ‘fast’ sew (well, a few pieces are). However, the techniques encourage one to sew better.
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