D1 graduated from University yesterday and I finished up this dress within hours of the ceremony.
I am uber on time with every facet of my life but sewing.
I am always switching, changing and tweaking something last minute.
I was inspired by LindsayT's dress
I have used this pattern several times for myself, Burda 3477, but making for another allows for such perfect fit experience. Two muslins and several changes ensured a close fit. I highly recommend this pattern if still available, it allows for much tweaking.
Ruffle basted to neck before final sewing.
Here she is below, with a cool 48 degrees cold snap, cap and gown in hand.
She has four more years of study ahead, so more dresses to come.
Happy Graduation my firstborn. You have worked hard and more work ahead.
Love,
Mum.
Congrats on your Daughter's graduation. I love the dress you made for her! The color and collar give it such style! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dress! Love the ruffle! Congrats on your daughter's graduation!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter. The dress is lovely, the ruffle is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Congrats to you and your daughter on the graduation.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful dress and congratulations to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteWHat a lovely dress I love that print , I've seen similar in the shops recently. Huge congrats to your daughter .
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter! It's an elegant sophisticated dress- just right for a new graduate. I like the print very much.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That's a great combination of fabric and pattern. And congratulations on the graduation!
ReplyDeleteLove it, she looks wonderful! Especially with 4 years of university behind her! Congrats to her (and you too, good work Mom!), and great job on the dress. I know what you mean about last minute sewing...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of that pattern. Lovely looking dress for a gorgeous daughter. But... How can you have a 20 something daughter, you look too young !
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling dress! Love the fabric, too.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so fabulous. I can't believe that I actually have this pattern in my stash - what a wonderful idea to adapt it like this. Many congratulations to your daughter on her graduation.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, the dress and the daughter! I really love this in a print...may need to make again. Congratulations, Mum! (Oops, I hear the wisdom teeth girl calling me.)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this dress. Is the fabric from Emma One Sock?
ReplyDeleteNice! I really love how modern this print is & how well it came off in this style :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done on both the dress and the new grad. My DD1 just started Uni this year and the hoopla over her first high distinction was amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic dress - love that last picture of her in it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress. The ruffled neckline is like jewelry, and a great focal point. Congratulations to your daughter. Much success to her.
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely - perfect fit and style for your daughter, well done!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter! How exciting! The dress is really pretty -- love the ruffle collar and the choice of fabric. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh I missed seeing this dress. It looks lovely on your daughter. You did a wonderful job! I bought the Pattern Magic books from Amazon"dot"com. I had them in my cart for a few months. When I checked in on them last month, I couldn't believe how much the price had dropped, so I scooped them up.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration (Linday's version) and great job on your DD's. The ruffle and fabric are a perfect compliment to each other!
ReplyDeleteThe graduation dress is lovely. Sometimes our best sewing is minutes before the deadline. Congratulations to your DD.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your daughter! And what a great dress you made to celebrate such an occasion!
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