Sewing project, making my own holiday dress!

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 I’m finally done with my dress! Finally finished! The dress design came from when I wanted a dress from Selkie. The dress I was wanting was always sold out in my size! The green plaid dress with the slit and ruffle. Oh it was beautiful! But, old out. I knew what I had to do. I needed to make one myself. I looked at the style, checking how to make it. I had a pattern by Vicki sews(I suggest not that one, it was a pain, instructions on pdf and very vague.) I am looking for one that is easier.


I looked at the fabric type. Paper Cotton type. Hmm… I went on spoonflower and got the signature petal cotton. It has a nice drape for clothes. Then, I picked out the pattern of plaid. A green Irish plaid. This plaid  also comes in other colors! I may do pink next! Fun! 

The always sold out Selkie. 



I bought on Amazon a green cotton bolt of fabric 3 yards was more than enough for a size 12. And the original dress has the basic ribbon, I decided to go with a lush black velvet ribbon. 









I had to hand sew the dress after my machine decided to poop out and bird nest relentlessly. I am still figuring out what the heck is wrong! Annoying as hell and for the record do NOT buy a Singer heavy duty 4011, they suck! I am getting a Brother machine next!










The dress turned out amazing! I got a lot of compliments and everyone asked where I got it! The look of shock when I said “I made it!” Followed by more compliments. And no not on social media, in person. Haha. That is where I get the most comments. So what do you think? 
Dress fabric Spoonflower Irish plaid // boots// bag Coach // headband 
If you want to save time and if you don’t know how to sew the Selkie is here


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