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I really love The Lawn Bow as it is such a good fit, so when I decided I needed a new dress for my holidays this pattern was the one I reached for. Simplicity K1609.
I decided to try and make the neck slightly different but still have a bow! I made the dress up and then cut a long tie which I attached to the neck.
It has a concealed side zip and I used some pretty ribbon to hem it.
I was visiting Croft Castle near Ludlow in the UK. We stayed in the cottage in the walled garden and had access to the garden out of hours. Aren’t the deck chairs cool!?
It was so picturesque I went mad with the photos of The Croft Dress!
Me and my lovely Mum!
Pattern: Simplicity K1609
Fabric: 2 metres of cotton
Notions: 9inch concealed zip and 2m of ribbon
Amanda💝
Sew Deputy 
What a lovely colour on you, especially matched with the cardigan too 🙂
Have got some blog back reading to do as been away with no internet connection, so will check out your earlier versions too… Great photos 🙂
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Thanks! That was me last week too! Isn’t it amazing how old fashioned it seems now to have no internet! I found an amazing fabric shop in Shrewsbury! That’s not too far from you is it?
http://www.watsonandthornton.co.uk
I got some gorgeous fabric and matching buttons!
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I love Shrewsbury. It’s closer to my parents in N Wales, but not too far away. Apart from missing blog-reading I actually enjoyed a rest from the internet…. Nice to totally switch off. I had a Facebook app on my phone which was nice, so maybe next year I’ll have to download a blog one too, think there is one?! Looks like you had a nice break? X
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I loved Shrewsbury too. It was so refreshing to see so many independent shops, they were all lovely. And the high street ones paled in comparison! It’s a shame more town centres aren’t like that. Yes, I am on the app now on my iPad! But you are right , it was nice to be off line for a week!
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What a lovely place!
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Your dress looks great and it’s such a good fit on you, it suits you very much 🙂
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Thank you! It’s finding the pattern that gives that fit isn’t it! ? At least I have it now so can just start adding to it in my own way!
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I love this pattern and the fabric you have chosen is perfect for the summer/autumn wardrobe. Maybe I should get on and make a third one as this pattern fits me like a dream! Well done again!
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It’s great isn’t it!? That is my third too! I fancy making it in a winter fabric next. Perhaps a plaid???
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Lovely dress, the bow really adds something special and works perfectly. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous photos of Croft Castle, looks stunning, great place for a relaxing holiday.
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Thank you!
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Lovely dress & a nice variation for your second version ~ congratulations! The grounds are stunning. How long were you able to stay in that beautiful place? (Cheerio to your lovely Mum, too!) del
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Thanks Del. we were there for a week. Typical English weather unfortunately …rain every day! But we got the rain macs on and still managed to get out and about! I need to sew some raincoats!! Perhaps one to match every new dress do you think!!??? Hahaha
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Lovely idea – nice & bright to cheer you up! A whole week. Even with the rain, it sounds luxurious!
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Castle is very becoming to you 😉
Your dress is wonderful!
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