Confession: I’ve spent an unmentionable amount of time swooning over Orla Kiely’s fashion line. Somehow, her dresses are almost what, as a child, I would have imagined wearing when I grew up – do you know what I mean? There’s such a sense of fun about them.
Sadly, they’re well out of my financial league, but just maybe within my sewing powers – here’s what I’ve got my beady little eye on:
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Isn’t Simplicity 2588 just perfect for the job? It’s such a beautifully versatile pattern – I’ve spotted it at least a couple of times already on Mena’s Make this Look series.
As long as I can figure out a way to add that little nick in the neckline, the rest is all here, with shorter sleeves and a lighter, brighter green:
(‘Apple Basket’ 100% cotton fabric by Nutex)
I just need a more-or-less matching green plain to do the hem, collar and waist tabs. I’ve got this Friday off work, and guess what? I’m going fabric shopping. Wish me luck…
The pattern is PERFECT for this dress! I absolutely love the fabric too! yippeee!!!
Oh, I also got the book in the post! Thank you so much–I’ve been pouring over the pictures getting ideas for decorating my space
Thanks Debi! Glad the book arrived safely, looking forward to seeing your new sewing space.
That pattern is perfect and if it helps I’ve just made one of the views on it. It went together like a dream and is so easy. You’ll be able to make those changes so easily. I love the apple fabric. Can’t wait to see the finished dress!
Thanks Nikki! Yep I’ve used this pattern a couple of times – it’s brilliant how many combinations you can make, isn’t it? It’s quickly becoming my all-time favourite pattern
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