Pattern: Anna dress by By Hand London
Fabric: teal polyester, bought in India
So, I'm late to the party (I am always late to the party), but Anna is my new love. I suspect Flora will soon be, but I believe in polygamy when it comes to sewing patterns! This is the first of two Annas so far, and I see more coming, probably with skirt variations. I would be wearing this dress all the time if it wasn't for the fabric. The colour is gorgeous, but it is a flimsy, almost see-through polyester. It's a shame, but it clings to my legs despite me wearing a slip underneath, which is really annoying. It was also very difficult to work with, being so shifty, and the finishing is therefore not my best work. Other than that, it is a beautiful dress, very classic and feminine.
I'm even later to the party, I will order my Anna pattern soon. The colour of your dress is lovely, too bad about the fabric quality.
ReplyDeleteanna is wonderful, i'm sure you'll like her :) i'm disappointed about the fabric, but eh, you can't always win!
DeleteI love the colour of your dress & the neckline is lovely. That's such a shame it sticks - though I guess it'll be fine in summer without tights. I've got the Anna pattern & fabric, just need to get sewing!
ReplyDeletethe problem is static electricity!! hate it. but true, maybe it'll be better without thights. hopefully!!
DeleteI'm always fascinated by how different the same pattern can look made up by different people. Your Anna looks great and is probably the first one I've seen in such a drapey fabric.
ReplyDelete//Karin
Anna works wonderfully in a drapey fabric! the skirt has enough fullness to have a great swishiness even with a light fabric.
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