I just can't get enough of this Mesa Dress pattern! It's so simple to sew and cozy to wear. Immediately after finishing my first Mesa, I was itching to make another one. I found this slightly-sporty lightweight sweater-knit at Joannes on sale, and it was ON! I decided to use some leftover black textured fabric for my sleeves. It's the same fabric I used on my first Mesa and on my Midnight Myrtle.
After already putting the pattern together once, I sewed this up really quick. It still took me a few days - I like to work on projects for a little, then put them aside, and then work on them again. My proudest moment for this project, was getting my stripes to line up! I didn't even try it on purpose (because I was lazy & didn't think I had enough fabric). Somehow when I was pinning - I noticed that I could match them up if I just stretched the fabric a little - et voila! Lovely stripe matching :)
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| Matching side seams!!! Yay! |
I've already started cutting fabric for a swimsuit - hopefully I'll have it done for Labor Day weekend!
I LOVE this dress! I've been eyeing Mesa for some time and now definitely have to make one. Great fabric, and awesome location for photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks! You should definitely make one - they're so easy to make and comfy to wear!
DeleteGreat combination! I love textures. I also really like your first colorblock version. Inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteI just made a pratice Mesa version in a very lightweight knit that drove me crazy (almost).
Thanks Sky Turtle!!
DeleteThe mix of the stripes and the quilted knit came out beautifully. And it truly looks comfortable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Abigail! It is really comfy, I love the mesa pattern.
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