I've maintained for a long time that I don't like yellow. I know. I thought it was strange, too, given my love of all things red, orange, and pink.
But... my first skein of Malabrigo was, inexplicably, orangey yellow. Slowly, the leftovers from my scarf were used in pops of color in other projects. Then, I bought a golden dress from Banana Republic. And this. And, then, I made a yellow dress.
I think it is now plain that yellow has won me over. (Also, it is plain that this dress needs to be ironed, but lets leave that be for right now.)
I know I say this every time, but I love this dress, and it's one of my favorites. The pattern was super-fast and easy to make. It's Simplicity 4116, which is out of print but still available through the link.
I had one issue with this dress. The collar was too stiff the first time around, so I remade it without any interfacing. I'm not planning to wear it up anyway, so the interfacing wasn't all that necessary.
It's a little hard to see from a distance, but there are turquoise swirls in the fabric. I think they look rather Seussian. What do you think?
I will definitely be making this pattern again! I will also, most likely, be making another yellow dress.
So perfect for an elementary school teacher. And I so wish you were teaching my kids this year!
Posted by: Liz K. | July 22, 2008 at 07:45 PM
"Would you sew it with a swirl? Would it look good on a girl?"
"I would sew it with a swirl! It would look good on a girl!"
Posted by: David | July 22, 2008 at 08:25 PM
I am glad you "kissed and made up" with yellow - because it makes a great dress!!:)
Posted by: Stacey | July 22, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Glad yellow won you over - it's a pretty great color.... :)
Love the dress - you've made yourself pretty much a whole new wardrobe from what I can see!
Posted by: stacey | July 23, 2008 at 07:23 AM
ahhhh another great dress. I love yellow too, although I think i'm on a golden kick at the minute.
Posted by: Kelly | July 23, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Cute!! And really it isn't *all* yellow. It's yellow and Blue! That makes it better!! ;)
Posted by: Jessica | July 23, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Yellow rocks. I like bright yellows and acidy yellows and fake butter yellows. Glad you came over ot the yellow side. Love the dress too.
Posted by: Kim | July 23, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I'm just learning to sew and your dresses have been so inspiring to me!
I love yellow but it is not at all flattering on me. It looks so cute on you!
Posted by: Christy | July 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM
i LOVE that dress! it's my favorite of the ones you've made so far!!!
Posted by: heather | July 23, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I love that dress pattern and the fabric! It's fun and cheerful.
Posted by: Sharon | July 23, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I had the exact same experience with pink! Glad you've embraced the love of yellow - the dress looks great!
Posted by: Ariel | July 23, 2008 at 01:12 PM
It looks so lovely on you.
Posted by: Nora | July 23, 2008 at 11:32 PM
This is really cute! Love the little swirlys.
Posted by: tiennie | July 24, 2008 at 02:28 AM
very cute
Posted by: Christy / Not Hip | July 26, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Your dress is so cute and the yellow looks great on you.
Posted by: Dawn | July 29, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Bright, lemony, sunny yellow is my favorite color. That said, many yellows aren't that pretty. But I am glad you are a yellow convert. The dress is very cute and I like the turquoise swirls, which do remind me of Dr. Seuss.
Posted by: Brenda | August 03, 2008 at 11:07 PM