So, it was my birthday yesterday (the big 32 if you must know) and not wanting to break with tradition, I made myself a knit dress and got a haircut (yep, that controversial fringe is back)! The dress obviously fits in with my plans to have fun with knits this year, which I seem to be nailing so far!
The pattern I used is none other than the Bonnie knit top from Bluegingerdoll Patterns. I adored the fit of my cropped Bonnie jumper so much, that I figured it would make a pretty cute dress. And it did, it did! I'm delighted with this little number!
I've said it before, but my favourite Bonnie feature is the slightly 'puffy' sleeve-head, which adds just the right amount of volume for a super sweet look. My second favourite thing about this dress is my awesome fabric pattern matching skills...haha! Speaking of fabric, I found this crazy print in Fenwick's and fell in love! It's actually quite a thick (but loosely woven and stretchy) sweatshirt weight, so it was fairly challenging to work with. It also frays like no one's business, so I hope it holds up over time as I didn't finish off my seams!
On a side note, my Bonnie Dress was originally going to be a Linnie (or Lonnie) Dress. I really, really wanted to make it using the skirt from Tilly's Lilou Dress (found in Love at First Stitch), but my fabric was just too thick and disobedient for pleats. I fudged a circle skirt from my botched Lilou skirt pieces instead and just about got away with it...phew!
Anyway, don't be surprised if you see an actual Linnie/Lonnie Dress soon...I'm determined to make that idea work!
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Happy birthday, and fab birthday dress. Even if it was a misbehaving fabric the end result is excellent.
ReplyDeleteI've taken to making birthday dresses too! Love your new dress, that's a sensational fun print. Happy birthday and new-again-fringe! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, love that print. Awesome pattern matching!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, your awesome new fringe, stunning eyebrows and splendid print! Happy birthday too x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Marie!! Hope you had a lovely day. Great dress :)
ReplyDeleteHow time flies! it still seems like yesterday when I read about your big 3-oh dress!
Happy, happy birthday, and what a fun dress. I love the way you put the little checked strip around the neckline, such a great detail. Pattern matching? Awesome!
ReplyDeleteΧρονια σου πολλα, να τα εκατοστησεις. Το φορεμα ειναι πολυ ωραιο, μ'αρεσει ιδιαιτερα αυτο το print το οποιο το εχεις ταιριαξει τελεια οπως παντα.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Marie! You always find such fun fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThat fabric! Happy Birthday for yesterday.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! Love the hair! You're beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is one fabulous knit dress!! And a super happy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You brave girl not finishing those seams! Ahh I would dream about my dress unravelling for months if I did that!
ReplyDeleteLive the dress, it looks cosy. But what's catching my eye more is the chest of drawers behind you, wow! Where is it from???
ReplyDeleteFun fabric and looks so comfy! The neckline is super flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I love this fabric and you've made a great dress. I like the neckline band, what a nice attention to detail and also the pattern matching is fab :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Both the fringe and the dress ;-) Love your fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I love both your fringe and your dress!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I'm a big fan of the fringe, and the dress is lovely- I plan to make something similar by mashing up Gertie's Vintage Casual Sweetheart top and the skirt from the Lady Skater- hopefully it will turn out as nicely! x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, lady! Hope you had a wonderful day!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you! I love your tradition of a new dress and a haircut. That's a great way to feel gorgeous on your special day. The fabric in this dress is fantastic. It reminds me of traditional Nordic ski sweater designs and it looks super cozy!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Your dress is great, and a Bonnie/Lilou mash sounds brilliant. I am a huge fan of the Lilou skirt, and have quite a few mashes planned for it. And I love your fringe too!
ReplyDeleteOoh, that looks cozy-- hopefully it will hold up! And happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric! Gorgeous work.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! This is such a perfect look for you! And I adore your fringe!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!! I'm glad you got to celebrate in a pretty new dress. xo
ReplyDeletehappy belated birthday! the 10th was mine too & I too took myself to get a hair cut & almost bought a dress guess I should of just made me one lol! love your dress it looks great!
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Love the dress, seems super easy to wear. And the fringe is very cut too.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, a little late but with my best wishes.
Hope you had a great birthday, I love that neckline, it is perfect. jo x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I hope you had a great day. I love that dress, the fabric is superb!
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) birthday! I love this dress, and it looks nice and warm :)
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