Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Lekala #4269

Another knock off from Witchery.
The Lekala #4269
~Back Story~
Lidia is planning her capsule wardrobe and she saw a dress she really liked on Witchery.
dress available here

 I found the perfect fabric but it was sold out!
Jed checked out a few Spotters store when he was in the city, for business and found this spotty rayon instead.
Lekala #4269
I had a vintage pattern in mind but after the puffy pink pirate blouse  I was a bit nervous.
After scouring Lekala I found the above blouse  that looked pretty
 similar. 
The pattern is custom fit to Lidia's measurements. The mods I made was to add 5 inches to the hem, omit the collar and lengthen the sleeve by 5 inches so I could sew a deep hem and not have a wrong side showing when it is rolled up.
I double cut the front yokes so that they were self faced.
I caught the tucks to the inside to create pleats and stitched them in place to the 3 inch mark. 

The fit was amazing, I could not believe how well it fit her.
Lidia is very, very slim but has quite broad shoulders. It is near impossible to get her anything nice in the shops.
I purchased the belt from here.
I did find a cheaper one here but it was pretty crappy so it went in the dress up box.
I love the roll up sleeves, so smart.
She can wear it as a dress now but it will make a lovely tunic over leggings too.
~Lidia's Verdict~
I am absolutely in love with this dress I was so excited when Mum showed me the pattern, I thought it was amazing.
 I love how drapey the fabric is and the buttons just look so perfect. So far, I have already worn it once and that was for the ANZAC day ceremony. 
Perfect!

 xx N
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17 comments:

  1. KateApril 27, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    It's a great dress, I love how you can see through the Lekala line drawings to make something amazing!

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    1. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 2:19 AM

      Thank you Kate.
      So excited that Liddy is in the sizing now.
      xx N

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  2. RobynApril 27, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    What a great dress - the fit is perfect and your daughter looks lovely.

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    1. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 5:50 PM

      Thank you Robyn.
      The true advantage of sewing, custom fitting.
      xx N

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  3. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 2:19 AM

    Thank you Robyn, I enjoyed reading your blog!
    Liddy is devilish hard to fit, this was an exciting win.
    xx N

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  4. MashaApril 27, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    Such a nice dress Nicole! Liddy looks beautiful in it, and you are right that the fit is amazing.

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    1. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 5:28 AM

      Thank you Masha.
      I was so pleased. Very skinny can be as tricky to fit as my lumpy bumpy self.
      Yippee for Lekala.
      xx N

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  5. PsychicSewerKathleenApril 27, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Love your rendition and you're right the fit is amazing! It honestly is one of my favourite things to see - the inspiration garment and the one the sewist makes - like yours typically the one the sewist makes is 10 times nicer :) Your daughter is the perfect model!

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    1. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 5:49 PM

      Thank you Kathleen.
      I always feel a wee bit cheeky copying RTW but I put the links up so hopefully I send some business their way.
      Liddy is so slight and people can be very rude, I like to make her clothes that make her feel beautiful.
      Look at her face, you can see she does.
      xx N

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  6. Inder-ificApril 27, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Yes!!!! That is perfect on her! I can see that her figure would be hard to shop for, she's teeny tiny! This dress fits her and really flatters her figure, looking casual and not overly fitted. Love it!!! Amazing job, Nicole.

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    1. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 5:52 PM

      She is so tiny Inder, she eats like a horse but is just one of those people.
      I used to worry but our GP says she is fine so I don't, anymore.
      Thank you very much.
      xx N

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  7. colesworthApril 27, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    I love this one Nicole - yes it has worked really well on L ;o)

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  8. motherof5April 27, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Thank you!
    I purchased a Burda pattern to make her a white shirt but I really only want to sew Lekala for her now...
    xx N

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  9. KatyApril 30, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    Oh Liddy looks great! She is such a beauty!
    Lovely dress and perfect fit.

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    1. motherof5April 30, 2017 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you!
      Such great, custom fitting, they do girls clothes too!
      xx N

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  10. RenaeMay 2, 2017 at 3:03 AM

    Lidia's right - Amazing! I bet it fits so much better than the Witchery one too. Nice to read details of what mods you made - just a bit of invitational butt kicking for us procrastinators. ;)

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    1. motherof5May 5, 2017 at 3:07 AM

      Thank you, she is so slim it is hard to fit her, I am pretty pleased with this.
      xx N

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