Thursday, 26 February 2015

A third Lilou dress...


After the success of my second Lilou, I always knew that I wanted to make a third one. The opportunity arose when I received my prize haul from The Village Haberdashery. I chose to buy 3 metres of this lovely tomato coloured, hand printed cotton by Alison Glass and on its arrival, it is a lovely lightweight fabric that I knew would make a perfect summer dress. 


In the lead up to my holiday in Bangkok, I wanted to make some summer dresses to wear, so I set about making my third Lilou. I made lots of alterations to the size and shape in my previous version, so I just went ahead and made it. 

 For those of you that haven't made this pattern, it's really simple! - Thank you Tilly! It has a lined bodice, which gives a lovely finish. It has an invisible zip fastening down the centre back, which went in really easily. As you can see, I went for a gathered skirt instead of the pleated one in the pattern. I just love a gathered skirt, I can't help it! 


I think this pattern now draws with the Mortmain as my most made pattern! Which patterns are you obsessed with? It's now time to find some different patterns maybe...
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11 comments:

  1. Caroline27 February 2015 at 05:30

    Amazing print! fabulous fit - I think you've found a winner.

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  2. Unknown27 February 2015 at 11:53

    I think so too! It was nice in the heat of Bangkok, so should be fine for HK summer too :)

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  3. Annie @ The Village Haberdashery28 February 2015 at 01:54

    I love this so much! Are you on instagram?

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  4. Unknown28 February 2015 at 10:00

    No, I'm not Annie. Is it a good idea?

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  5. Unknown17 March 2015 at 06:32

    I love the colour. I haven't made this pattern yet, but it's on my "want" list. Is it comfy to wear?

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    1. Unknown17 March 2015 at 21:43

      Thanks Louise! It is comfy to wear, although this fit has come from a couple of attempts and alterations. However, after 1 wear of this I had to loosen the lining of the bodice as it was slightly too tight. One of the joys of handmade I guess?!

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    2. Unknown26 March 2015 at 01:46

      Thanks for letting me know Sophie, think I will give this pattern ago.

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    3. Unknown3 April 2015 at 22:58

      Go for it! I'd definitely recommend a toile though, just to get the darts in the right place and the neckline/armholes the right shape.

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  6. Caroline2 April 2015 at 19:07

    Hey Sophie - Are you going to sign up for Me-Made-May this year? You probably have enough clothes to take part. I've signed up but said I would do Mon-Fri. Still probably finishing off DIY stuff on house at the weekend and can't really do that in the clothes I have made myself x
    Link is on Sew Zo site...

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    1. Unknown3 April 2015 at 22:57

      I certainly thinking about it. My concern is that the weather has just turned here and it is super humid and getting hotter. I'm not sure I have enough items to fit the weather. I might do a little pledge (1 or 2 items per week).

      You mean that you haven't got a me-made overall yet?!)

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    2. Caroline4 April 2015 at 01:03

      Ha yeah, I should have a me-made overall!! Can't be bothered wasting my time on it - although I have sewn lots of patches on my DIY trousers because there are many worn away sections on them! Does that count?!!

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