Hi! Due to the flu, I haven’t done much sewing or organising lately. But I had to be better by this weekend! 
I’m on a sewing weekend with a friend, and we’re going to make the Olivia Suit by Burda Style. I’ve planned mine in Stash Hub, of course. 
Hopefully, it will turn out just as nice as my mock-up!
What are you all going to make this weekend?
I’m working on my London Frocktails 
dress! Got 6 days to trace, toile + make final version before oaety day on Friday 8th October 
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I left it a wee bit late (no change there haha!).
But, I’m choosing a simple silhouette 
that it suits me. It’s a knit/jersey dress therefore hopefully little fitting adjustments required.
So far I’ve…
Traced all my pattern pieces.
Done an FBA (full bust adjustment) to the Bodice.
Next…
Find my toile fabric + cut it out.
Tomorrow stitch the Toile + judge fit.
Monday/Tuesday cut + stitch final version.
And, the majority of it can be made on my overlocker = speedy construction 
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Plus, I’m gonna try leaving out the lapped side-zipper in the toile - as I think it’s redundant in a stretchy dress!
My pattern is a vintage ©1997 pattern from Simplicity 8015 in View D…
Hi!
I’ve cut my fabric and sewn the pockets and the collar of the vest. Tomorrow I’m planning to do the lining, and then it’s on to the trousers. 
I love how the plaid pattern matches up! 
I love the idea of your dress! And I totally recognise the time challenge — somehow, good intentions always turn into a last-minute rush. 
How was the fit of your dress?
Have a fab time at London Frocktails Claire!! Have you got your dress finished yet?
Wow, this is looking fabulous Linda! Looks like lots of interesting techniques to get your teeth into. Are you enjoying the process so far? Would love to see the finished look!
@Liverly, @BlossomSandwich fit of my Toile is good (I made it as a wearable hip-length top), but I decided it didnt feel “fancy enough” . So, I switched and toiled a different pattern… McCall’s M8021 wrap dress (which I picked up at the recent London Sewing Swap ).
Sadly, I used an old torn bedsheet for my test and after I’d sewn it up I compared it to the paper pattern and it’s wildly stretched n warped outta shape 
. There’s no time to make and fit adjust (especially as I think it needs an FBA and shoulder width adjustments) a 2nd toile of M8021 in time.
So, I’ve conceded (temporary) defeat… I shall instead wear my trusty Fuchsia Pink & Navy Blue checked Myosotis dress to the party 
. I made it 8 years ago, but it still looks great .
