I finished sewing my Felix dress. I love it! This was a challenging sew for me, but I did a good job. The pattern is rated as intermediate, and is lined. I learned a lot!
Pattern is Felix Dress by Grainline Studio. Fabric from Mood. Lining is teal Bemberg viscose. I was impressed with the lining fabric as well, and won’t be suspicious of viscose in the future. I love this design, and will probably sew a sleeveless version.
I sewed another Melba dress, this time in black cotton interlock from deep stash. I skipped the facings and bound the neckline, and prefer it. I hemmed the sleeves. This fabric is lightweight, and I expect I will wear this all summer with nude clog sandals. This was on my spring sewing list, so I’m glad to get this done.
I tend to do more sewing in spring and summer, and more knitting in fall and winter. What about you?
Snakes & Cranes 
I’m in awe of your sewing! Beautiful dresses 😊
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Thank you!
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So amazing…….a dress in a day!
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Your sewing is so inspiring. I hope it eventually inspires me to head to the craft room and sew a few things for myself.
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I really like being able to sew things to fit my body. It’s empowering.
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You look so comfortable and happy in your dresses, that’s a win! Beautiful print too!
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Both your dresses are beautiful! You are so amazing at sewing!
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Thanks Marilee!
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Thanks Mandy!
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Your sewing skills are amazing. Love your style!
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This Felix dress is my favorite of your new dresses! Great use of the fabric and very flattering length! Looking forward to seeing a sleeveless version. May have to snatch up one of these patterns myself! Thanks for the links. 👍
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These are both great! I love how classic the black Melba dress looks. You could dress it up or down and wear it anywhere.
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And where do you wear all these lovely dresses? Are you a wear-dresses-all-the-time type? I mostly wear pants, so the dresses mostly sit on their hangers. I sew when I (or a family member) need something to wear, or I have the perfect fabric gifted me; I knit all the time – smaller things in the summer, though. I’m unlikely to start another sweater this spring. Oh, right – I’m roasting in South Carolina at the moment, and it will be cooler when I get home to Vermont, so maybe I will end up starting another sweater. Right now I’ve got a pair of socks going.
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Because I have really bad GERD, I mostly wear dresses and overalls. I can wear pants that I sew myself since I can make them loose in the belly, so I have a few of those. What sweater are you going to cast on?
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I don’t know about the sweater yet; it’s another from Aunt’s stash, for another cousin. I’ll be seeing him a week from Saturday, and have some swatches and patterns to discuss with him. Yes, sewing things that fit and suit is why I sew most of my clothes, too! But now that I’m no longer working, I care a lot less if what I’m wearing looks a little worn!
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Beautiful dresses, and great sewing! I love that all (most?) of your dresses have useful pockets. 🙂
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That is one beautiful dress! You’re an amazing maker of all things. The black is lovely too but won’t it be a bit warm in summer? Of course, if you’re inside with AC it won’t be. How you get so much accomplished is beyond me. You are amazing!
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I have dress envy! Especially the first one pictured – that fabric is breathtaking! They all look fabulous on you!
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Thanks so much! 💕
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