Sunday 7 September 2014

A dotty Moneta and birthday theatre



I'll start with a bit of sewing news.  This is my dotty Collette Monetta. 

I made this as a wearable muslin before cutting my next one from some favourite fabric.  From the photos you probably think the dress looks fine, but the fabric is really cheap knit which I bought from ebay ages ago before I realised that really cheap fabric usually looks like it!   The white shows through when the fabric is stretched.


I really like the fit of the dress.  I cut a medium and it fits well.  I found the waist really fiddly, where you are supposed to stretch clear elastic to gather the waist, and I haven't got it very even.  In my next version I might trim a little off the width so it is a little less gathered.


I made the version with the collar, but as you can see it doesn't lie very flat, and so I won't make this version next time.  I think the collar does give the dress a more vintage vibe though.



I'm wearing the dress at Morecambe Vintage by the Sea where Dan and I had a lovely time.  There were some fantastic outfits.



Gorgeous vintage cars.


 
 
... and I picked up a fantastic bargain with a lovely 1912 portrait of a lady and dog to match my recent purchase from Glasgow Vintage Fair.  I love both these portraits.
 
 
 
 
 August 29th was Dan's 23rd birthday and we had a meal at Wagamama,


followed by a great evening at the Lowry Theatre


 
We saw WarHorse and the staging was fantastic.  The horses are amazing and actually get ridden!  Although some of the acting seemed a little over the top, it is still well worth seeing. 
 


 
So it's been a busy couple of weeks, and lots of fun!  Hope you have had some fun times too.

2 comments:

  1. Another fabulous dress. The polka dots work really well, and you had the perfect venue to wear it to. x

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    1. Yes, it was a great day, I do love a vintage fair! xx

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