I struggled to get good photos today. But here I am wearing the new raglan dress I made, holding the yarn I ordered to knit a matching cardigan. It’s not a perfect match but I think it’s close enough.
Orange zipper for the win.
Pattern is The Raglan Dress by The Avid Seamstress. I recommend this pattern. I was able to sew mine in a couple of hours. It fits really well and I don’t want to take it off. Fabric is Mammoth Flannel in Adventure Blue by Robert Kauffman from Sew to Speak. I did try to match my plaids, but didn’t manage it as well as I would have liked. I’m definitely sewing this dress again. The only thing I didn’t understand is they don’t tell you to use interfacing on the neckline facings, but I did anyway.
My next sewing project will be these overalls in this brushed cotton twill. My goal is to make an entire wardrobe of loose clothing so I don’t ever have to wear anything tight around my waist again.
Snakes & Cranes 
Nice! The cardigan yarn color looks good in the photo. Love those colors!
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It looks so good, and the cardigan will be wonderful both with the dress and on its own!
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Thanks Kath! I really love this yarn color and it’s really soft too!
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Love the big pockets on the overalls – looks like you can carry your knitting project in them!
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I love it! You look fantastic:) And never wearing anything tight at the waist is a great plan.
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I think your dress looks fabulous and the checks look totally aligned, even on the sleeves are the above boob level, the pockets and zip on the back. I can’t see anywhere it doesn’t look perfect.
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What a great dress. With the matching cardigan you will have the perfect outfit.
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That’s a goal that I’d like to borrow too! 🙂 The dress is so captivating – you did a wonderful job, and the orange zipper is totally a perfect match. The yarn looks lovely too – can’t wait to see the cardigan. (Hope you’ll make sure the cardigan doesn’t snag on the zipper – I almost ruined one once, and never paired the two garments again.)
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Good thought. I will watch for that!
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That’s really good. You are multi-talented. The yarn is exactly the right colour. I also have a rule to never wear anything uncomfortable, including shoes, even for a party. It’s an excellent rule. I’ve been living by it for at least 25 years now and it works. 😊
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That is a fabulous dress! AND it has pockets! Your yarn is also lovely and goes with it really well – what a great pairing 🙂
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#1 you look great. I hope you feel great. or at least better!!!
I love your dress. I love your goal! The Duluth trading company has some overalls ……just in case things go so well, everyone is asking you to make them
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I posted socks I made on Instagram, and someone asked me how they could get a pair of handmade socks. I suggested she learn how to knit and she said that wasn’t the answer she was looking for. 😆
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What a cute and comfy looking dress. And it looks great with the black tights. You are a very photogenic model – I look forward to future photos of your garments. I’m chuckling at compassionknit’s suggestion above. Yes… I can see you getting lots of requests for sewing things for others. 🙂
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Oh my gosh, you look amazing! What do you mean the yarn isn’t a perfect match! This is going to be such a great ensemble. As for the ‘bibbies’? I had a pair in purple corduroy; I wore them until the seat was threadbare!
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I purchased some teal corduroy for my next pair. I can’t wait!
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You are going to wear the H*CK out of them! Just promise to let me know if your bum gets threadbare!
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Your dress looks fantastic on you. The yarn is a good match for it too.
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That dress you great! The colors and style looks good on you.
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Thank you!
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