in case you hadn't noticed there is steam coming out of my sewing machine at the moment. Summer holidays and children who can fend for themselves ( The twins are now 16 can you believe it) means that I have been lucky to have lots of free time and I am enjoying every minute of it.
So this is Anna! This is the Anna that I planned! An elegant easy to make pattern in harmony with iconic Liberty peacock feather fabric that I bought from Fabworks months back and because I bought enough for that ginormous skirt I still have some left yippee!
After my last version that I do really love, I studied lots of other versions online and realised that mine looked a lot drapier in the neckline. So I took a deep breath and tweaked the shoulders and tops of the grown on sleeves back down to a size 10 leaving everything else at a 12 and I have to say that the fit is perfect!
I didn't do french seams as my fabric, even after washing was a bit stiff, so overlocked the raw edges and then added a bit of luxury by adding a lovely silky bias binding to the armholes and facings.
I finished this last week and have worn it lots already. I omitted the split from this version which makes it very wearable for pretty much all occasions. I left the length the same as the last one and so far so good I haven't fallen over it!
I can't actually believe it took me so long to make this pattern up. If you haven't tried it yet definitely give it a go you won't be disappointed ( Although if you are making the long skirt check the length before you start).
I am planning at least one more Anna dress this year maybe with a circular or half skirt for the cooler months, but for now at least I am still stitching a summer wardrobe!
Till next time when I have a couple of tops to show you.
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