Thursday, March 22, 2018

Lekala #5194 Christmas Dress for Zara

I knew exactly what I wanted to sew for Zara for Christmas.
Lekala #5194  custom fit sewing pattern.

In a black and white gingham with the flounce she had denied me sewing on...
black silk 
this one ...
charcoal linen
and this one.
I adore the flounce and was determined to sew it.
The gingham is a silky cotton from Eliza's of Sunshine, $2/m. It was marked cotton but I was dubious as it has a lovely sheen, however, it ironed on linen so cotton it is.
Sorry to doubt you Mr Eliza.
I added a hem ruffle (with a narrow hem) as I felt like it needed a little something.
I would love to stay I changed the straps as a design feature but I simply forgot. (I was able to check the length on Elsa, twins are handy things)
I think we have a tried and true pattern for Zara.
I do like it with her red hair.
'I interrupted her study and made her take some photo's'
Zara requested another in a crisp cotton shirting.
The nice long back darts help me get a great fit.
I did sew a wee popper to hold the bust wraps together.
~Zara's Verdict~
Absolutely stunning dresses.
Easy to dress up and down. I adore them, so, so much.
I do feel so grown up and mature when I wear them.
Thank you Mum. 
And just in case you forgot how gorgeous she looked...

xx Nicole SaveSave

10 comments:

  1. They're beautiful! The gingham is my favorite. What a lovely summer dress pattern.

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    1. I love the gingham too Masha.
      She wears it with Converse and a leather jacket and it looks so cute!
      xx N

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  2. What a LOVELY summer dress! Oh, to be young, thin, and small busted again ... !

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  3. Thank you Inder!
    I know, I have worn a bra since 11!
    xx N

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  4. I love the gingham with the ruffles - pretty without being too sweet ;o)

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    1. I thought so too!
      I really wanted to sew it, so I did when she had no choice (cackles to myself) now she loves it!
      Thank you
      xx N

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  5. So glad you're blogging again, i love seeing what you've made for your lovely family

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    1. Thank you Anne, what a lovely thing to say.
      Trixie has been a bit poorly and just wants mum, so I have had time to blog while she is snoozing.
      xx N

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  6. Do those girls have any idea how gorgeous they are?! Obviously they know how lucky they are to have you dressing them! Beautiful as always.

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    1. They are lovely, aren't they, thank you!
      xx N

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