Floral dungaree dress

This dress I have adapted from using the top of this pattern and a pattern I took of a skirt

I already own. 

The fabric I picked I already had in my fabric stash, It felt really autumnal and a very popular 

style and shape at the moment.

The Waistband and straps from the pattern. The front piece with a pocket I drew up 

on pattern paper. 

Cutting out the skirt panels.

I stitched the pocket on with two lines of stitching makes it look much more professional.

I bagged out the straps right around the top to create a neat and tidy edge which is on show at the front.

All Ready to start putting together. 

I bagged out the front and then inserted it in between the waistband as I bagged that out as well.

I then attached the skirt into the waistband. I put it on the mannequin to get an idea of what it will 

look like when it is finished. 

I then had to seam the back and insert which I have done a separate blog post about it. I attached the straps at the back and put button holes at the front.

I used these silver buttons as I felt that they look almost like dungaree clips.

Super Pleased with the outcome of this. It fits really well and I really enjoyed making it too. 

Invisible zip cheat

My most recent project is a little dungaree dress that I am making from mixing a pattern I took from a skirt and the top of a dungaree pattern. 

This is a little cheat which is super easy to do and great if you don't have a invisible zip to hand. 

I start by just putting in the zip as normal with the right sides together.

After this I pinned the fabric on the top with the edges pushed together 

(Image Below)

While it is still pinned I herringbone the zip to the fabric to keep it in place.

So simple and easy to do!!

My blog for the full dress will be coming soon xx