Hooray! we have success!! Remember I told you I wanted to add pockets to this dress?? Well I had a very particular pocket in mind. So late one night last week I stayed up watching you-tube tutorials on this style and I am happy to say that I think I have the technique down pat!
FYI - This version is Fully lined in hot pink voile! This particular purple check is a heavier weight cotton that used to be a tablecloth. This is SO so incredibly comfy and perfect for cooler days. The unlined version would be great in summer for protecting shoulders and arms from the sun. It has a 20 inch invisible zipper that runs down the back. The pocket style is called a 'welt pocket'. They are a bit tricky.
Before I leave for Perth I hope I have a couple more of these in my suitcase. I want one in a yummy barkcloth, one in a pretty awesome mustard horse fabric I have been saving, and one in the most vibrant INCREDIBLE pink check and brown daisy pattern I HAVE EVER LAID EYES ON!!!
I know that gorgeous miss Laura from Kit & Nancy has had her eye on that horse fabric. Miss L, if there is any left over I promise I will save it for you.
Have an awesome day!!
Bec x
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteso clever.
ReplyDeleteso cute.
I have that table cloth too! Mine is still in tablecloth form. Inspired by your little dress very nice, think I might make myself a couple of shorties too, normally I am a below the knee kind of girl.
ReplyDeletehi gorgeous Lucy! How are you, how is down South??
DeleteOh my! I love that horse print! it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! And would particularly LOVE to see it in the barkcloth!! x
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous and the pockets....so darn cute!!
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LOVE IT! You look so dam cute in that shift dress. Such a versatile, style suits most body shapes, (I love to say that just so I can get away with wearing one) looks fab over a pair of your fave denims for the cooler weather. I love the purple check.
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous and you look stunning in it. dee x
ReplyDeleteI like this style of pocket, and now I know that it's called a welt pocket.
ReplyDeleteOh my please show us the bark cloth when it becomes a dress, it looks gorgeous. and I can see why Laura wants that horsey fabric loveliness. x
I promise! There will definitely be a show and tell x
DeleteToo cute, love it.
ReplyDeleteAs a professional seamstress your welt pockets are perfect.It took me ages to get them as neat as yours. Well done. Cheers Lyn
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! It is so great to get the thumbs up from a pro!! Bec x
DeleteBec, you did a great job on those pockets, for the first time!
ReplyDeleteThey look so good.
Oh i like that rose-fabric in the middle!
xx
i love! i love! will this style be available in your shop, i would....love one!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE! Well done with adding pockets to your dress. The fabric all look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBec have I told you lately how bloody GORGEOUS I think you are....Your ROCK Sunshine ESPECIALLY & you new pocket dress....!
ReplyDeleteHave a FAB weekend & keep cool....!!
Cheers for a bit,
Tamarah :o)
thank you gorgeous tamarah, YOU rock xo
DeleteBugger....That SHOULD read:
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK Sunshine ESPECIALLY in your new pocket dress....!
Gorgeous dress!
ReplyDeletePERFECT pockets!
Just gorgeous! Loving the hot pink lining too! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the new dress is just perfect. The pockets are the icing on the cake, lovely!!
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