This is my favourite dress from last summer.
It was from French Connection and is made from a simple, summery lightweight cotton. I wore it loads last summer and plan to wear it just as much this year because I still love it (and let’s face it, at £65 I can’t really afford to ditch it after just 1 season! ).
When searching for inspiration for something to sew to wear to a wedding in May, I came across the Burda Heidi pattern and was struck by the resemblance. The neckline, cap sleeves, front skirt pleats are all incredibly similar.
Picture from www.burdastyle.com
And then when I saw this lovely black and white floral cotton from Croft Mill, I knew what the foundation of my wedding outfit would be.
I’m going to make a muslin first to test the fit and make sure I’m happy with the design. I can’t expect the Heidi dress to be exactly the same as the one from French Connection and want to make sure the pleats are all alright and I don’t need to switch to darts on the bodice.
There’s nothing like a good bit of wardrobe/sewing planning to perk up the beginning of a long week.
Hi!
Great to hear about those Lightroom presets! I’ll have to google the hell outta them! I love your blog too! You’re making some really great things! Good luck with the Heidi dress!
[...] 19, 2010 by parakeetpie Here are some pictures of me sporting the finished black and white floral Heidi at a wedding on Saturday. Great company, great food, great booze and a more than great band made [...]