We were fortunate last weekend to have a picture perfect day here in Texas for the photography...not too much wind (of which we have had a LOT lately) and just the right amount of sun. We tried one of our local public parks for these shots and I am so happy with the result! I love the Betty June Dress! It is so retro 1940's-50's. This one is named after my husband's late maternal grandmother. She was always such a tastefully dressed lady.
Because Monique was such a hit last spring, I thought I would see what else I could come up with that had a similar vibe. This design features a button closure on the fitted bodice as well as a side zipper to make it easy to get in and out of. Lots of you were itching for a dress with some sort of sleeve, so here you go! The waist is slightly raised, a flattering position for just about everyone. You can see that there are several ways to finish out the dress...with a small ruffled or plain contrast on the bodice and hem and different belt options. The skirt is about knee length, but can easily be altered to any length.
Notice the option of making the skirt out of 2 1/2" strips. I think this is a great way to use about half of a jelly roll! I just used scraps from the skirt to make the covered buttons. The other variations either have the major pieces in one fabric or a contrasting bodice. As usual, I am offering lots of ways to use several prints in a collection...one as a main focus with the others as accents.
Betty June is dressy and feminine without being too fussy. This design will be available for sale in early May. We will be sure to send a shout-out as soon as we get the pattern listed on the website.
Stay tuned, another great dress is up next! Until then, Happy Sewing, everyone!
26 comments:
This is a very cute dress! Love it! Thanks so much for the sneak peeks!
Love this one! I want to make it NOW.... (c8
Very cute, I'll be buying the pattern. And lucky you, you have so many cute new dresses now!
Gorgeous! I LOVE the orange and green version!
Thanks,ladies! They only count as new dresses for me if they are actually here. Lots of times they are on the road....at shops and shows. It's all good, though!
SOOOOOOO cute!!! I LOVE it!!! how fun!! :)
Your roses and you - both beautiful. Enjoyed reading your blog this month. You new dress patterns are amazing.
I can't wait !! I love this dress! I love the sleeves. I am in my forties and I don't have workout arms, so this dress is great !!
I better get my sewing skills up to speed quick smart so I can make this one :)
nice dersses love
Oooh, this looks like a very flattering style! Love the fabric variety you showed us in the samples! Best figure out how to sew clothes as this dress is looking like a definite "want it"!
Adorable!
Can I have the ones you made? LOL! I've never had much luck when it comes to sewing for myself, but I sure think I'll have to give that pattern a try!
I love the first dress (the red roses). What fabric did you use?
Hey Ginger! That fabric is Delilah by Free Spirit. I think that one is my favorite also!
I just love this dress.
Please can you tell us which fabrics you have used? The coral polka dot and roses and the citrus roses and polka dot have got to be my favourites, but which materials are they?
Yum! We are going into autumn now, but if the pattern is available in May I should have a little collection ready for our summer. You look fab!
Jemajo, both dresses you asked about are with new fabrics from Moda that are not out quite yet! The coral dress is made from Strawberry Fields, Fig Tree's new line, and the citrus green dress is from Summer House, a line by a new designer. Watch for these in shops starting sometime next month.
Love the new pattern. Its so sweet. Love the idea of using the jelly roll fabrics. No fair you get to see the new fabric lines before they come out! (just kidding) I do love all the fabrics you used. The citrus green is very nice. Thanks for the sneak peek!
Absolutely loving your new dress patterns!! Will definately be buying and making them. Especially like the coordinating prints you use. Keep the cute designs coming girl! You have definately been BUSY!
Of course it's completely cute on you!!! Darling. I love dresses like this and I love all your options.
Yes, I want this pattern. ASAP Please!
I want to buy this immediately! Can we pre-order? I want to make them for my daughters to wear to their cousin's wedding.
Okay so I got my pattern in the mail last week, bought some fabric on Thursday, sewed Sunday and Monday and wore my new dress to work today. It turned out so pretty and I got soooo many compliments on it. Thank you so much. This was my very first attempt at making clothing for myself, and it was a hit!!
Laurie,
Wow, I am impressed! Good for you! I would LOVE it if you would snap a photo of yourself in your new dress and post it to my Facebook page! Think about it!
I am thrilled that you love your dress. That is an ambitious pattern to start sewing for yourself....proud of your accomplishment!
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