Finished Simplicity Dress (pattern 4721)

 Her dress is finished. Unfortunately my daughter is not the best model and didn't want to stand still. The the dress had be tested for swirly -ness.

 So here are some action shots of daughter 1 in our garden.

 I also found out why I had so much fabric left over. I only cut two of pattern piece 5 instead of four. Minor hold up as I had to cut the remaining two panels. Never mind, I did after all need to 1.8m the pattern states you need. 

I like this pattern (Simplicty 4721) easy to sew, clear instructions and there are three/ four different styles in one pattern. 

Onto the next project.

Week of almost finishes.

 It's been a week of almost finishes here. I have a little zig zag quilt top finished but not quilted.

 Easter placemats quilted and binding sewn on but not sewn down.

And a skirt for my youngest. It just needs to waistband sorting to. The pattern is by McCalls. The skirt is a full circle and "super swishy" and if you are under 10 the swish factor is very important. The ruffle on the underskirt is because my daughter very much has the idea that more is in more. I am not sure I am in a hurry to repeat the ruffle on a full skirt like this this though. In total of six metres of ruffle. I did suspect at one stage it would never end. My daughter loves it and that is what matters.

I must write about my trip to the Stitch show in London with my friend Anna. I will do this after I have sorted thorough the pictures. Have a happy weekend.