‘That’s cold work,’ said the auld Irish bloke who’d been surreptitiously watching me. ‘Come to the pub for a couple of shots? Warm yourself up?’
You know when bloggers say it took them 150 photos to pick one decent one? This photoshoot involved a grand total of two photographs. It was so blooming cold out there! But I wanted to share this latest Molly dress from the Sew Over It Capsule Wardrobe ebook, largely because the fabric is so interesting.
It’s a reversible jersey, where the red shows through on the blue side in a rose print. I used the red reverse to make the neckband. This was bought from Classic Textiles in Walthamstow. They always have great jerseys in that place.
Because the fabric was a mix of colours, I mixed up my overlocker thread too.
In terms of the pattern, this is my fourth make! I shortened the length by two inches to give it a bit more sass, and added some extra waist shaping. Fit really varies from fabric to fabric. This jersey was heavy with more stretch than previous versions and I think that made the fit roomier. Don’t ask me why!
Do you like my scarf? It’s a pencil print, bought from MOMA in New York. When I left the corporate life I wasn’t sure when I’d next see that beautiful city, but recent advice is that I really should prioritise a work trip over there. Better start saving the pennies! Maybe I’ll wear my Molly dress on the plane. It is made for a city break, after all.
I love this! Interesting fabric always works well with simple designs. I haven’t seen that type of jersey in the states. It looks comfy and yet stylish. Karen, what kind of boots are those? They are fabulous!
They’re Clarks desert boots!
Great fabric, great dress, fab out fit coordination! In fact pretty FAB all round. X
Ooh, you make me want to sew jersey! Lovely dress, I’m so tempted.
Gorgeous outfit! What kind of fabric is the scarf made of? I love it. Was that a simple rectangle with narrow hems?
100% polyester!
This looks so comfortable and so bright and cheerful, too.
Love the fabric – I’d love to make a reversible dress but I’ve never seen any fabric like that.
Those boots are gorgeous
Love the dress, the fabric is really interesting, as it is the one for the scarf. Nice boots, too! The outfit is gorgeous.
Awesome! Gosh, I love this fabric. Must make sure I get to Walthamstow on my next hop to London, I need to scour that store!
Yes you do need to organize a trip this way.
OMG D Bs, haven’t seen desert boots for years, takes me right back. Very impressed with your overlocking, I would never figure that out. Love that door!
It’s a beautiful dress! Such a lovely fabric!
What a great outfit!!
So cute!!! Love the fabric! I wish I had access to better fabric. It’s almost a fabric desert where I live so I have to order most on line which doesn’t always work out. Nothing beats touching it!
Great fabric so Classic Textiles is another place to add to my to-visit list…as is New York but I don’t think that will be so likely at the moment😃
I have never seen a knit like that anywhere! It’s gorgeous! I love all your colours and those blue desert boots are just the perfect thing with your outfit 🙂
I love the whole look! And the door behind you as well!
So? Did you pop in for a wee dram? I hope so!
I LOVE your dress! And with the scarf, tights, booties…even Ella’s leash…perfection!
Thanks Karen, another fab creation and another inspirational make to add to my list 🙂
Looks fab and cosy
Beautiful dress. Lovely fabric and where did you find that door that you are standing in front of? Wow what a lovely photo shot!
I have just made a similar shape from a New Look pattern with raglan sleeves and it is so warm and cosy. That is one cool fabric. Jo x
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This looks so great you , boots and tights lovely and set off the dress perfectly. Amazing jersey, will have to search for something like that , hope you get to take the dress to NY soon.