Stretchy

This is the first time I've ever sewed with a stretch knit fabric. Boy...talk about learning curve!

Most sewists probably would think this is a big fail. I ended up stretching the neckline a lot (like, A LOT) because I had to rip and re-sew it so many times to make everything fit, not because of the pattern but just because I'm an idiot. (I highly recommend this pattern:)

You know what, though? I love how this turned out and will probably wear it to death. The fabric feels so nice and comfortable, yo!

worn with Doc Martens


This fabric is polyster-lycra blend, I think. So soft....

Have you had projects/ideas that you didn't think would work out but ended up loving the result anyway?

Comments

Jane said…
oh my gosh! how are you so amazing at doing all these projects! love the dress!
November 4, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Valerie said…
Oh wow, I love this dress! The stretchy material sounds perfect, and I'm loving the polka dot pattern!

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November 4, 2015 at 11:47 AM
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
I don't know anything about sewing and this dress looks great to me. You will probably wear it to death cause it's so versatile and comfy :)

Rowena @ rolala loves
November 4, 2015 at 12:40 PM
Your Invisible Crown said…
Most of the projects I make make me think it won't work out at some point. Very often it doesn't really work out! Or I quit halfway, thinking I will finish it another time :-)
November 4, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Oh to Be a Muse said…
Since I'm not a sewist, I think this turned out really great. Definitely looks super soft.

www.ohtobeamuse.com
November 4, 2015 at 2:20 PM
A Very Sweet Blog said…
That is the cutest dress! It looks so good on you! Emmy, you are not an idiot! You did an excellent job! There's nothing you can't make!
http://www.averysweetblog.com/
November 4, 2015 at 4:16 PM
Midnight Cowgirl said…
Your dress is cute! I'm not a fan of sewing knits, but my mom has the magic touch :)
November 4, 2015 at 9:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Yep, turned out great!
November 6, 2015 at 6:38 AM
Coco said…
What a stunning look darling! I love the dress!!
Baci,
Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi
November 6, 2015 at 8:35 AM
FASHION TALES said…
I used to be a seamstress and I think you did a great job for your first time. Sewing on stretchy fabric can be tricky as sewing on delicate fabrics. Great job Emmy. /Madison
Eco-Autumn
November 6, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Unknown said…
That looks amazing! You are my pretty much my hero Emmy.
November 6, 2015 at 11:08 AM
Unknown said…
Absolutely stunning!
Have a nice week-end!
Gil Zetbase
http://gilzetbase.com/
November 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Unknown said…
Such a cute dress amazing that you're able to create like that! Always wished I had learned to sew
November 7, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Beauty Follower said…
Well done... this kind of texture must be really difficult to sew!

Have a great Saturday night :)
November 7, 2015 at 12:40 PM
Marcela Gmd said…
Beautiful look!!! You are so pretty!!!
Would you like to follow each other? let me know..
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
November 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Marcela Gmd said…
Thank you so much for your visit!!!:)))
November 10, 2015 at 5:16 AM
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