Pheww! Summer is kicking off hot in France (as in the rest of Europe). It is... a bit difficult in Paris, because there is no air and the pollution rate is very high. But I don't feel the heart to complain too much - I love the sun!
I started a dress yesterday... Finished it this morning. Had to wait till tonight to make pictures, when Seb was back from the lab !
Here's my new dress, in one of my favourite colours - lilac!
It does not define the waist as much as I'd like - I think tomorrow I'll undo the seams a little at the sides and add some ties to the top of the waist.
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This last photo is just for the prettiness... I love ruffles and I LOVE eyelet lace!
This was a "sew n'wear" dress: I put it on as soon as it was finished! The fabric is broadcloth, and therefore very comfortable and fresh to the touch.
After I finished the dress this morning, I made a sandwich and took my book and a blanket, and headed to a park in search of freshness.I sat on the grass in the shadow, near a pool. Fragrant roses all around me, the laughter of children playing... Simply delicious.
I've also stitched quite a bit over the past few days, but... can't share pictures yet!
Have a wonderful Summer everyone! 
9 comments:
Your dress is so pretty Isabelle. In my favourite colour too :) and I love the lace you put around the bottom. It's definitely 'you'!
I agree with you about the ties at the waist though - you have a lovely slim waist so show it off!
I love sitting in the park too. We have quite a few around where I live so it's nice and convenient.
You're so talented when it comes to sewing. I don't know that I would ever trust myself to sew a dress. A young girl I know came to Church a few weeks ago in a really pretty dress. When I complimented her on it, she said she had made it. I envy that kind of talent!
That's a beautiful dress and you made it so quickly. It looks like just the thing for the summer heat, now all you need is a cool place to sit and a glass of lemonade. :) - Kim
Very cute - it really helps that you have such a cute shape :-)
Isabelle, I have been thinking. I saw you have Cat's Eyes listed as a future project. Want to give me a holler when you decide to do it and I will stitch it along with you? I think it would be huge fun to do a SAL with you!
Hello Isabelle, really pretty dress, soft colours for a summer. Instead of strapless bra, why not try bra strap in same colour or have it transparent. Or transparent with flower patterns on it.
Your dress is so sweet. Love the color and the lace. Very appropiate for summer. You have a wonderful talent being a great seamstress. Congrats to you.
I love how you described your day. Made me feel like I could actually smell the roses. Thanks for sharing your day and not to mention pieces of your life.LOL
Beautiful work, Isabelle! It gets me itching to get sewing!
Very nice dress Isabelle. I think too it will be even better with straps around the waist. Happy stitching and sewing. Ann.
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