Thursday, March 17, 2011

Sláinte, Miss Rose! : Simplicity 2209

Happy St. Patrick's Day, lovelies! Seems the perfect time to finally post pictures of my mint Simplicity Lisette 2209 dress, don't you think? Idle Fancy needs a little Irish today, even if my ancestors are all Swedish farmers and - embarrassing on this particular day - English aristocrats.

I've been wearing the heck out of this dress since the beginning of March. The pique, from Hancock's once more, is of wonderful quality and is a joy to wear. So much so that I may have given in and invested in 3 yards of some baby pink pique from the same line. You know, just maybe. It would be nice to say that I plan to make something new with it, but - let's be honest - I need another 2209 in my life.

I love, love, love this pattern. You probably already noticed that from previous version though, so onto the pictures!




Note: Looking for construction details on Simplicity 2209? Check out the post on my original rose print version of this dress. I give all the nitty gritty details, as well as alterations I made.

10 comments

  1. Such a cute dress! That pattern is so fantastic, isn't it? Love the color on you. :]

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  2. It is so lovely on you...I would love to try this pattern sometime.
    Don't be too embarassd about the English ancestors! We've moved on!! Belated Happy St Patricks Day!

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  3. Love this dress! I listen to podcasts too whilst sewing i have to have something on but nothing too distracting, i love the history and literature ones and also the sew forth podcasts. Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. Your different versions of Simplicity 2209 are just delightful! I can't wait to get my hands on these patterns!

    Garnet

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  5. Oh you look so cute!! It looks like the tuck in the front turned out the same way it did for me. I thought in the picture on the pattern it looked more like a gather I just did not get the front of this dress when I was putting it together lol!! I should post a picture of the dress so you can see it. I will have to check out your post on how you put it together. When I was at Joann's the other day I saw they got in the whole line of fabric that goes with all the Lisette patterns it was really cute. I got swamped with doll orders but you are really making me want to dig into my spring fabric! Have a wonderful weekend Love Heather

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  6. Rebecca, thanks so much! Isn't it a wonderful color? And - you're right - this pattern is absolutely amazing. I know I should be sewing other things, but it's so cute that it's addicting. I love it!

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  7. Millie, thank you so much for stopping by the blog...and absolving me of my English ancestry guilt. ;-) Hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

    Also, you should definitely try this pattern, if you ever come across it. It's my new favorite - quick to sew, with cute results every time. Can't beat that!

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  8. Thanks, Alexandra! Also, hooray for another podcast listener! I've actually looked at the Sew Forth podcast quite a few times, but have yet to download one. With your recommendation, I'm definitely going to give it a try during my next sewing session.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, as well!

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  9. Thank you, Garnet!! Honestly, I can't wait till you get your hands on these pattern either. Your versions are bound to be absolutely adorable.

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  10. Heather, you should definitely post a picture. I would love, love, love to see your version of this dress! It's quickly becoming one of my favorite patterns, hands down. And aren't those Lisette fabrics LOVELY? I totally had to restrain myself from buying them all up. The voiles especially are absolutely dreamy!

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