Sunday 6 February 2011

Colette Lime Parfait - the third serving

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I don't know if this is a lingering effect of making a coat, or possibly a response to the overwhelmingly hot and humid weather, but today I made the same pattern for the third time in the past month.
I am very pleased with it yet again.
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However, it is only barely blog-worthy. What can one say about a pattern previously written about twice?
I changed something - I gathered the front straps slightly where they intersect with the gathered top of the front bodice. Thrilling! I used the same Simplicity skirt pattern as in the last version
The fabric is a cotton print, of small lime green target type circles on cream, January 2010 from Stitch Bliss. It is lined in the bodice and waistband with cotton batiste.
I do not feel very much like making this again immediately, in fact, I have put the pattern away in a box. I expect that I will make it next summer- once these three have worn out.

15 comments:

Gail said...

Still it looks pretty on you.

SewRuthie said...

Very pretty and a great style for you.

Carolyn said...

I have no problem with re-using patterns. In fact I usually do re-use favourites, sometimes up to a dozen times, or more :)
This is a lovely dress; I would like to see a close-up of the print, green target circles sounds so intriguing...

toy said...

This looks so pretty on you. Great color choice.

Tanit-Isis said...

I'd say that's a perfect post-coat project: simple, proven, comparatively quick! And reliably cute, as well!

sdBev said...

Thre just are some patterns which are so fantastic you need them in multiples. For you, this is one.

velosews said...

This is still a blog worthy dress. Beautiful.

Sharon said...

A cool pretty dress is what we all needed last week, the cardi has been dragged out today.

Gay McDonell said...

When you're onto a good thing ... stick to it! Right now I could do with a lime parfait!

Mary Nanna said...

Hey I'm all for flogging the working horse. It looks great!

Gardams said...

Another successful version of a great Colette pattern. You look lovely, and very cool.

Joy said...

Another pretty version. It's look so cool and comfortable, too. I know I couldn't pull it off, but it's a lovely style for you.

gMarie said...

It's adorable! In fact - I'm thinking I need the pattern. g

Little Hunting Creek said...

This is so pretty on you! I wish I were making sundresses. But it's 20 degrees F and snow is in the forecast. I make patterns that work over and over again. Once you have the problems worked out, why not?

Carolyn said...

K, I would love for you to join in the glove sew-along. I'm thinking of starting in a few weeks, I hope this works out with you timing wise.