After seeing so many beautiful By Hand London Anna Dresses on blogs I decided I really wanted to have a try. I got the pattern as a birthday gift as well as some Liberty coins to spend on fabric!
I decided to make one from some £2.99 a metre fabric as I read about the back difficulties on lots of the posts.
I decided to put an invisible zip in the side instead of the back.
I am really impressed with the fit of it and it is very flattering. More so than I imagined it would be.
I am wearing it to visit London this week and will try to get some photos of it in it’s rightful home!
Oh….and might just get chance to call in Liberty to spend the coins!
I love these! What a great idea and such a lovely gift. I have already had a look at some of the choices of fabric I will have! The Atrium is a firm favourite at the minute;
The Atrium
or Queue for the zoo?
I feel like it needs to be pink!
The Birthday Anna
16 Sunday Mar 2014
Posted in Dressmaking, Sewing
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Love the colors in the fabric… and paisley! So pretty… And the Anna dress is great! Happy Birthday!
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Thanks! 😃
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Lovely fabric. ..cannot wait to see it on you.
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Thank you! It is gorgeous fabric….but quite static!
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Lovely fabric . Looking forward to seeing you modelling your new dress.
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Thanks Linny! Hope all is well down under!! It is Spring here! We have even had blue skies this weekend ! X
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Hi Amanda. Things going well down under. Thanks for asking. Oh you must all be jumping for joy up there , after that horrid winter you have had to endure. I hope the beautiful weather lasts for a long time. Cheers Linny
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Another luvly dress! Hope you enjoy London and remember to pack some comfy shoes!
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Lovely! And both of those Liberty fabrics are gorgeous – you have a tough decision on your hands! 🙂 Happy birthday!
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous fabric! Hope you had a terrific birthday.
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Thank you!
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I am still debating whether I want this pattern or not. Can’t wait to see you wearing it! I vote for the zoo fabric, the other one is a bit too much pink for my taste.
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I think you will want this pattern! I didn’t think it would be flattering on the bust due to the pleats but it looks fine on. Yes, I think zoo maybe my fav when I see it in the shop.
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