My partner’s mother had a spare ticket to see our local production of Anything Goes, my partner’s Father isn’t a musical fan and was eternally grateful I let him off the hook. However, a trip to the theatre needs a new dress.
A rummage through my filing cabinet and I came up with Simplicity 1354BB. It’s part of their ‘Amazing Fit’ range. I picked it up during one of Spotlight’s pattern specials.
They have some great options for those with a bigger bust. I however, fit comfortably in a C cup. As someone shortwaisted I should have taken the option to shorten the waistline, however didn’t (something I regretted later).
I picked up the fabric during a Spotlight shopping trip with my mum (she is a worst fabric horder than I am). I saw a gentleman shopping with his wife and they picked up this fabric and it was only then that I noticed it. Whilst at the counter with my other selections they asked if there was 15 metres left on the roll, there wasn’t so they decided against it. Their loss however was my gain and I walked away with 4 metres which was more than enough for this piece.
I went with View C as I thought it would be more versatile.
It took me a while to work out how the neckline pieces went together but I got there in the end.
I had to make a few alterations in the end as the size I decided on was too big for me in the bust, shoulders and waist length. The dress isn’t lined and has a facing. Something I will rectify should when I make this again.
I’m really happy with how it turned out and I think it goes really well with this red cardigan my Mum knitted for me.
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