IW: Summer Dress Part 2

Hi guys!!! Let me take you back....THIS ENTRY was the beginning of one of my latest sewing items. I saw this dress right before the start of summer and I put it in my "file" to keep for later. I LOVED the color block and wanted to incorporate it into my wardrobe. I present to you  Butterick 5038

Now, let me tell you. I LOVE this dress. This dress can easily go from "Take the kids to meet the teacher" (which is what I did yesterday lol)

To "date night with hubby" with a few simple changes...the shoes, and jewerly. Beads are made by my wonderful sister, Zanete!

I wore this ALL day yesterday in the heat, and I was cool. Ok...stylish and not hot!!! AMEN!! lol, I got a ton of compliments and it made my day. I seriously want another one and I want one with sleeves!!! I LOVE the way it fits!! I cut the top on the 12 and made the skirt from the 14. Fits perfect!!! YAY

Eyelet Fabric from Gorgeous Things. Cotton Batiste from Hancock. I am really proud of this dress. It was my first time lining something that the pattern didn't specifically say to line.It wasn't really hard, I just made it harder than I needed to lol.

Next up...Simplicity 3775.

I LOVE this fabric from...yep...Gorgeous Things. I held on to this for MONTHS. lol, I think this dress is PERFECT!! This fabric, seriously feels like nothingness against the skin. WONDERFUL!!! I love it. It is another comfy one!! SO glad I made it. The only thing I am going to change is the hem. I should NOT have done a regular hem on this knit dress. I will do a blind hem on it like I did for my other two knit dresses. It looks really tacky hemmed like this so I will pull it out and change it. The more I look at it, the more I do NOT like it. The hem..NOT the dress! LOL

I have two more dresses that I will show you guys next week!!!

I am still being inspired. I was talking to Erica the other day when my Anthropologie catalog came in the mail. SO much good stuff in there. I was SO drawn to this top....

I LOVE this. I posted on every knitting board I am a member of and even asked Robin if she could help me find a similar pattern. Robin pointed out some other BEAUTIFUL sweaters that I just drooled over (this lady is a WEALTH of information!!!!!) but Ravelry came to the rescue. There is a whole THREAD about Anthropologie knits!!!  Can I just say I LOVE RAVELRY!!!!!!!!! So I was pointed to this pattern. Almost EXACT!!! Someone has graciously said they would help me with the pockets! I've NEVER done pockets so this will be new and challenging!!! The Anthro sweater does button up the back but I don't need no stinking buttons!!! LOL. So thanks to EVERYONE who sent me emails and posted to help me find something similar!!! I also like this knit top....

Any suggestions!?!?

Ok, that is all I have today!! Hope you guys have a great one!

Toodles!!!!

Comments

[Steph]

good job on those dresses! I love the fabric. As a teacher ! can say I wish I only met such fashion-mums!

[Tiffany]

Adrienne those dresses are just too darn cute!!! Each time I see something that you've made, it makes me want to start sewing, but It's just not my cup of tea. I would much rather buy!!! LOL!!!!

[Erica B.]

The dresses look hot! Thanks for the link on that sweater... that's really cute.

[toya]

everything looks great!!!

[shirley]

Those are some great dresses!

[Lori]

Great dresses, you look so cute in both dresses.

[Stacey_CrimsonPurl]

Love your dresses! Great job!! Especially with your Eyelet switch-o-roo! :oD

Okay I will need for you to stay out of the Anthropologie mag!! LOL Haha!!

[Gorgeous Things]

Fabulous! I love the eyelet, but my jaw dropped when I saw the knit. You look GOWACHUSS!

[Janimé]

Ah! I see you are also working on 3775. It turned out really, really well!

[stephanie]

i cannot wait until ravelry goes live. i heard there is some goodies on there! in one of suss cousins books she has a anthropologie knit.

[melanie]

holy cow your dresses look amazing!!!

great job!

[Stephanie]

Your dresses are beautify. I'm checking out the patterns for when my sewing machine is delivered. (Never mind that I haven't sewn a garment in at least 10 years!)

[Tany]

WOW!!!! Two FABULOUS dresses!!! Girl, you rock!!! Seriously! I'm glad you found a pattern for that top and THANK YOU for sharing the link to the pattern! That last top is gorgeous too! I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I find something similar!

[dawn]

Oh, I love both your dresses! I especially like the pink swirly. those colors are right up my alley!

I like the anthropologie too. I wonder how it'd be sewn, rather than knitted, in a worsted wool or other heavy-ish drapey wool? Hmmm...

[Julie]

Gorgeous dresses! You rocked that sewing machine. I especially love the eyelet one! It is so nice you can change the look with shoes and jewelry.

The sweaters are cute!

Have a great day!

[gold]

I am loving both your dresses!!!They look great on you!!!Thats something I need to learn, how to add a lining when the pattern dosen't call for one!!

Have a great day!!

[michelle]

Great job on the dresses!! That are just adorable! Verstile clothing....that's what's up!

[Cassandra]

Loving the sweaters! Really nice. I like the flared look.

Good for you thinking outside of the box on your dress. I love the knit dress. Really nice. I know what you mean about the hem. I am sure you can fix it easily.

Good Luck on the patterns!

[Kim]

Your dresses came out beautifully, and I love the sweaters you posted. Don't worry about the pockets--I did my first ones this year on my Harlow coat and they were much easier than I thought they would be. I cannot wait to get on to Ravelry as well!

[Lindsey]

I love that second dress!

[cheryl]

I love both of those dresses!!! Gorgeous!!

[Solidia]

Love the dresses! Especially the second one!!

[Trina]

Both dresses look great. You are cooking with gas girl! That first dress look like it feels soooo cool. I love clothes that feel like you are wearing next to nothing. It's just too hot to be feeling clothes right now. You guys are already meeting the teachers..wow. We just now going thru registration tomorrow. When do ya'll start school?

[anna]

Those dresses are sooo cute! I'm gonna have to make a special trip to B'ham so I can get some serious lessons on how to work a sewing machine. Dang, that stuff seriously looks better than the junk in these stores. Great job. Love the perfect conversion dress, shows just enough leg while being sassy and classy!!!

[Monica]

Your Simplicity Dress is awesome!!! I want one! Keep up the great work and thinks for the link on Ravelry.

[adriann]

Very pretty dresses. I especially like the empire waste on the b&w dress. The colors are so retro on the second dress. Wow! Impressive.

[robin]

I like the first dress, but I LOVE the 2nd one. Wow, that print is fabulous! I don't see any problem with the hem, at least in that picture. Glad you found your sweater pattern!!

[Jamie]

Those are both beautiful dresses!!!

[amber]

you make me want to learn to sew... any sewing machine recommendations?

[Pam]

Oh my Goodness Adrienne! Both dresses are beautiful!!!

[Kelli]

I think you are secretly going to TJ Maxx and buying these beauties. I just don't know how you can possibly push all of these out, so quickly, so perfectly and raise a family! You are too much! :)

[CathyVal]

You dresses are so cute!! I admire you for being able to take the time to make them yourself. Did you teach yourself to sew? I'm thinking of taking a sewing class at Joanns and getting in on this dress making business. Sorry I haven't responded to your email, I am 100% job hunting, hasn't been fun either!!

[narcissaqtpie]

I love them both!! I'm so about to copy that b&w dress.

[Lara]

Ok, Ok, you are just a sewing genius! Beautiful, beautiful dress!

[Zanete]

Great Job on the dresses. You looked too cute taking the kids to meet there teachers. Keep up the great work.

[Wanda]

Both dresses are great, but I especially love the print on the second one. Lovely! Great job on both.

[Jeanette]

You never cease to amaze me. Soon you are going to need a bigger closet to accommodate all these great outfits you are making. And if you run out of space, you can send some to me! ;)

[Carolyn]

I love the dresses! You did a great job on them...can't wait to see the next ones.

[Jude]

the dresses look amazing! I love the eyelet fabric! Good luck with your anthropologie knits too~ :)

[Holly]

WOW!! They look fabo. I especially LOVE the second one on you! Good for you!

[Isolde]

I can't believe you made these dresses all by yourselve. They are stunning!!! You are a real artist, girl.
Love, Isolde

[Marce]

No question about it - You've got skillz.

[Nora]

Stunning!!

[Michelle]

Love those dresses! sooo cute! You make me want to sew more stuff!!

[Linda L]

Great dresses! I like you love the Simplicity pattern. Your choice in fabric for the dress was great!

[Isabelle]

I love your Simplicity dress Adrienne! I bought the same pattern but haven't been inspired to make it up as we haven't had a summer to speak of here.
Yours turned out so cute, and is very flattering. Really gorgeous.