Monday, June 24, 2013

Hawthorn Dress



As soon as I saw this pattern I knew it had to be MINE. It's the brand new pattern from Colette patterns, Hawthorn. It's the perfect dress, so easy to wear, I can see this one lasting for years.I was so excited for this pattern to arrive, I had the fabric all picked out, a chambray embroidered eyelet, from Fabricland of course, and pre washed, waiting for the pattern to arrive on in the store Wednesday. I made a straight size 10, and the fit is pretty perfect. 

For the interfacing I used a solid chambray of almost the same exact color, because any other interfacing would have shown through the holes in the eyelet. The fabric is so soft and dreamy, and I picked some red buttons for a fun accent. I think I will send away for a matching belt from Pat's Custom Buttons and Belts. 

This dress is so comfortable, before taking these pictures I had already worn it the whole day teaching sewing classes. The skirt has the perfect amount of swing, have I mentioned it's perfect?! The only sad thing is that I have to give it up for a while, it's going on display at Fabricland. I can't wait to make the blouse version, and the long sleeve version for fall.

The only problem I ran into, was the collar. It comes in three pieces and all the layers get rather thick all together. Next time I will make the undercollar in three pieces and cut the upper collar in one solid piece. Also when you staystich make sure you do it a 1/4" at the neckline pieces, the facing gets sewn on 1/4" so anything else will show.

Will you be making Hawthorn? Can you ever have enough perfect summer dresses? 





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16 comments:

  1. Your Hawthorn looks great! Absolutely great! My fabric should be here later this week. And I don't think one can have too many perfect summer dresses. That's my summer uniform. :)

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  2. What a perfect dress for you! I love that eyelet chambray. I'm loving all the Hawthorns I've seen around, but I'm on the fence because my machine truly cannot handle buttonholes and I tend to have to do quite a few adjustments to get Colette patterns to fit. It's such a great summer dress, though!

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  3. Very cute! I'm not in the Colette demographic but I do enjoy seeing the makes of those that are! This is fabulous!

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  4. You are speedy! This just released and look at you already sewing one! It looks fantastic on you. I ordered the pattern last week and am thinking I might do a short-sleeve version in a plaid wool for the fall. Thanks for sharing the tips!

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  5. I ordered the pattern the day it came out but I'm still waiting for my fabric to come in the mail. Thanks for the tips.

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  6. WOAH! How did you make this so fast, as mine just arrived on Saturday?!

    It looks lovely and chambray seems to be the fabric of the year, no? Might need to get my hands on some as well, as the drape of yours looks perfect.

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  7. Cute Hawthorn! I bought the pattern but glad I haven't started yet, because I'm getting so much inspiration from seeing speedy sewers like yourself tackle it.

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  8. So CUTE and I love the shoes :)

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  9. Love it! I am completing my Hawthorn now... had the same issue with the collar. Next time I will make a wider collar lining so that it lays down better (it flips up despite understitching). I'm thinking I'll make a long sleeve version with shirting for the sew-along. Thanks for being so inspirational!

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  10. Gorgeous dress - definitely on my to do list! Love your shoes too :)

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  11. I love your red buttons, such a cute feature, especially with those red shoes. x

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  12. great dress. i bought pdf pattern too but havent started yet. those are awesome shoes too

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  13. Cute dress, the buttons are a nice touch! :)

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  14. Love the red buttons! You did a great job!

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  15. That fabric is literally too gorgeous for words!! The dress looks beautiful, plus i'm a sucker for red shoes :)

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