Ahoy! Anchors away. Aye aye: nautical dress part 3

Hellooo!

              

The maritime themed dress is nye on complete.  Just a few finishing touches to be done.  

I tell you, it gave me a bit of trouble.  I stuffed up several times and had to unpick several parts. 

At one point I got myself in a real knot!

I found the instructions for this pattern a bit difficult to follow, they were a bit sketchy in places.  Sometimes the retro patterns can be a bit like that.  They were printed at a time when most women had been given an extensive education both at home and school in the art of home sewing, so a lot of knowledge is assumed. 

Still I kept on at it. Patience and perseverance is very much the key to this business. 

There was quite a lot of hand sewing involved in this project.  Basting, basting and more basting! 

Now I only have to hem the skirt, which needs some time to drop before I trim it even and get at it with the machine.  

I am hoping to use my new 'rolled hem' sewing machine foot for this job, but I need to practise using that. 

I decided to make a hair accessory to go with this out fit.

Here is how it looks:

 

Next week I will start a new project.  I have enrolled in a tailoring course at 'Liz's Sewing Centre'.  It is the type of course where you take your own project and get support to refine your cutting, constructing and sewing skills.  I am really looking forward to it.  It will be great to learn more.  

You can be assured I will be blogging my adventures.  

Well that is it for this week, I hope you all have a lovely week, staying safe and happy.

xo

History Heroine