Well as you know we’re in the new house, all is unpacked and yesterday we had our nearest and dearest over for a housewarming. So lovely to have our friends over and the next generation ( not star trek – just our mates awesome kids).
Now the dust has settled I’m in the mood to SEW!
I took a little trip out to my local John Lewis last week and picket up this gorgeous fabric for half price but now I’m stuck on what to make with it.
A dress? Yes, but which one?
These are the three I have to choose from:
(View 1)
(also considering making the coat in the heavy gold satin I brought back from Vegas)
(with sleeves)
I’m favouring the Simplicity or Vogue at the moment, the Butterick is gorgeous but it’s quite a similar shape to other dresses I’ve made in the last year and I’d like to try something different.
Any feedback/help in making my mind up will be appreciated. What would you make?
Stacey Stitch 
I vote vogue x
Of the latter two, I like the Simplicity, but I generally prefer a lower neckline. I think the collar on the Vogue would get lost in that print (which I love, by the way!).
Of the latter two, I like the Simplicity, but I tend to prefer a lower neckline. If you use the Vogue I’d leave off the collar. I think it would get lost in that print (which I love, by the way).
I feel like the Simplicity view 1 is just calling for that fabric!
I think the Vogue, and I love the material.whatever you decide I’m sure it will be lovely
I vote Simplicity! It would look adorable with that fabric
Carla, TinyAngryCrafter
I would go for the Simplicity pattern as well. The fabric pattern is so extravagant, I fear the Butterick would just be a little too much.
simplicity as it’ll suit that pattern best and the more simple dress style will be better to match accessories too.
I adore the vogue pattern but i think a plain fabric would show the shape and cut of it better, whereas the simplicity would suit the fantastic pattern of your fabric – whichever you choose, looking forward to seeing the results
I’m not helpful as I’d pick the butterick, I think it would really suit you!
Thanks everyone, I think I’m going to go for the simplicity. Fabric is in the wash and will be drying as a type….ready to get cracking tonight 🙂