And the winner is...The Yellow Heidi Dress!

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Last week I asked you which of my latest me-makes you wanted to see in more detail. No surprises it was my yellow Heidi dress! Let's take a deep dive inside and have a look at the construction and finishes I chose!

Every garment you make is filled with a number of choices, it's these choices that create the end garment design.

How I teach is that as you get more experienced at sewing, more choices become available to you, to ultimately design and customise each of your projects to just how YOU want it.

Here are some of my choices that created my Heidi dress:

Fabric - Not only is the fabric one of my favourite colours but the weight of the Cotton Duck, (from the upholstery department @spotlightstores ) makes it perfect for swishing around in.

Neckline finish - The bodice features my (patent-pending!) 'reverse-facing' technique to give a crisp, sharp square neckline. Combined with what I call 'floating ric-rac' that just pokes out the side and looks more like a crochet edge, and thrifted vintage trim, really makes a feature.

Pockets - I based the pattern for these patch pockets on a design I saw on a 1930's dress. It echoes the design features on the neckline of the square shape and trim details to make a simple dress design and block colour just pop!

Buttons - Vintage of course!

Hem - I love using hem facings, and I created a nice deep one for this to give weight and structure to the hem making it swooshy, and structured, at the same time.

Armhole - I almost always finish armholes like this (sleeveless) with a bias facing. No oversized flapping shaped facings here!

Waist tape - This is a vintage technique I use all the time, in most cases just for visual appeal, to hide the seams (they are still overlocked under the tape) with a rayon seam tape. To me, it just looks pretty and feels more like a vintage or high-end garment when I look inside, and that's important to me.

What I would have done differently next time - I do wish I had used a nicer seam finish rather than an overlocker/serger. I only had this lighter coloured thread and it really stands out. And I accidentally miscalculated the buttons and my opening. it's not quite right but doesn't impact the design (I bet you would never notice if I didn't point it out! But it's my job to show you nothing is perfect ever and everything is a learning experience 🙂)

I'm really happy you chose my Yellow dress, as it is one of my absolute favs!

Which detail stands out most for you? Any others you'd like more information on?

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[lindachadwick]

Beautiful and you look beautiful in it. Nice work!

[loribabcock]

Always love the details. You are looking so beautiful...

[RainyUmbrella]

This is absolutely stunning, I really love seeing all the details, especially the inside! Gorgeous work! 💖

[shannon]

Those pockets are everything! Beautiful dress!

[chrissycrompton]

Beautiful! I love all the detail you add 💛

[juliepowell]

Yay! The 'yellow Heidi' - My favourite too! Those details add such quality. It's perfectly made and hangs beautifully. Well done Evelyn😊

[jirup]

Best use of ricrac ever. Love the shape on the pocket openings.

[kristinemunchkin]

I love this dress so much! Extra love for the pockets

[rNeyshabur]

So cute!!! And so neatly put together🤯 Omg I love it

[lisajones]

This looks wonderful on you and all the finishing touches make it a more special garment.

[carolynrogers]

Wow the reverse facing with trim is so effective ❤❤❤

[klariss]

Pristine dress and execution! ❤
P. S. - I love the tags too!

[the.virtuous.daughter]

Stunning! You are very talented! And hard working ❤you look great!

[eljay]

Beautiful dress and beautifully made! ❤

[svatisingh]

Such skill! It's incredible to see the interior (amazing how neat it is!!!) and exterior too. You inspire me to improve :))

[mikea]

Adding all the details to a garment is so much of the fun and satisfaction!

[MsHighpeaks]

It’s lovely my only slight off put is the gapping on the button below the waist

[damnbro_idc]

That is honestly one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen.
Is a reverse facing possible to make a Peter pan collar? Because I would love that but I don't think the entire edge can be covered properly. Do you have any suggestions?