I made a few purchases while in Holland that I thought you might like to see. First of all this painting, because it is beautiful.
We bought it from the artist herself, who had her wares spread out on the sidewalk. I love buying art this way.
There was also a fabric market in Amsterdam on Monday mornings. (I might have squealed when I first read about this.) I dragged David along with me. I picked up what I thought was four expensive fat quarters, but it turns out that they're each a half meter of fabric.
Two have traditional Holland motifs, and two I just like.
I also bought enough knit fabric to make a dress. There was a vendor selling a lot of printed knits, and David picked out this particular pattern. I can't show the fabric to you though, because I already made a dress out of it!
Pattern: Simplicity 3775, View D
Time to Sew: Today!
Modifications: I made my sleeves in the same manner that Amanda suggested when she made this dress. I didn't bother with a bottom hem. I also had to re-draft the front bodice piece because it seems that I have lost it. I must have been pretty close because I didn't have any problems at all putting this dress together.
I didn't start out the day expecting to finish a dress, but that's how the day went. It's a nice way to end my summer vacation. Teacher work week starts tomorrow.
I really love this dress. The fabric feels so nice (I wish I had bought more), and the print is fun and casual. The dress is comfortable, and it has just the casual feeling I was hoping for when I started.
I'm expecting to be working a lot this week as I get my classroom ready for the new school year, so I might not be back on the blog for the next couple of days. I'll check in when I can.
Oh my goodness, I love your new dress, both the style and the print! A wonderful souvenir for sure.
Posted by: grumperina | August 31, 2009 at 08:42 PM
This dress looks like it might be great for the classroom!
Posted by: chloe | August 31, 2009 at 10:19 PM
yummy fabric and your dress is fab! David has good taste!
Posted by: Kelly | September 01, 2009 at 07:03 AM
What a fabulous dress! Good luck with the beginning of the school year!
Posted by: whitney | September 03, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Hey, how did the beginning of the school year go for you. Mine has been crazy. I just started in a class of my own a couple weeks ago and still trying to fine tune our program!
Hope all is going well
xoxo
Nikki
Posted by: Nikki D. | September 06, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Amsterdam looks like it was great - I especially remember the applecake from when we went there. Mmmm.. Featherweight looks lovely and the windwmill fabrics are adorable. Have fun back at school. I lived over in Riverside long long ago......
Posted by: thea | September 09, 2009 at 08:30 AM
I was in Curacao when you posted this so I'm just seeing it now. I love this dress. I'm definitely buying the pattern.
I bought fabric on vacation too. Great souvenir!
Posted by: Christy | September 09, 2009 at 02:49 PM