Sunday, 29 May 2016

Tried and true - plantain dress

There's a well known sewing acronym, a T&T pattern. This means a tried and true pattern, something you've made multiple times, used as a base for variations, and continually come back to. For me the free plantain tee from Deer & Doe patterns most definitely falls in this category. This is my sixth time using this pattern and I'm sure there are many more to come!  I had been looking for some Kelly green knit fabric for a t-shirt dress for a while and when I saw this ponte on Girl Charlee I just couldn't resist, especially with their 10%  off introductory offer!


The fabric was lovely to work with, not quite as thick as I thought ponte would be but it actually works perfectly for a summer dress.  It is such a brilliant vivid green and I'm sure there's enough left for a top which is a nice bonus! I'm so pleased with this and have worn it 3 times already this month and know this will get plenty of wear both summer and winter. I do love these quick makes that I know will get so much use! It's also very satisfying to re-use a pattern so much like this.

Summary -
Pattern: Deer & Doe Plantain t-shirt, free
Size: 38 graded to 40 at the waist, and 42 at the hip when I made the t-shirt version
Alterations: From the waist down I traced round an old H&M t-shirt dress to make this pattern
Fabric & notions: Fabric £21.90 from Girl Charlee including post & packaging, with 10% welcome discount, green thread £1.60
Total cost: £23.80







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6 comments:

  1. Unknown29 May 2016 at 22:51

    Great dress, what a fabulous colour. This pattern is truly your T&T. Good for you as it fits you perfectly. Must download this pattern.

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    1. Kathryn3 June 2016 at 15:43

      Thanks Louise! Yes, I'd definitely recommend this pattern, it's a great basic.

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  2. Claire30 May 2016 at 14:36

    What a lovely summer dress. The Plantain is such a great pattern- good idea to combine it with a RTW dress that you like

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    1. Kathryn3 June 2016 at 15:44

      Thanks Claire! Hopefully summer will come back to London soon so I can wear it again. I hope you're enjoying your summer!

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  3. Helen30 May 2016 at 22:10

    Gorgeous colour and it really suits you.

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    1. Kathryn3 June 2016 at 15:45

      Thanks Helen. Yes, I think this might be a new favourite colour, though it will never oust pink for me!

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