Norah's Dress by Mouse House Creations

This is my third project during the KCW.  I am a lucky recipient of a new pattern, the Norah Dress from Mouse House Creations. Thank you, Hayley.  The pattern was just released a few days ago, and it's a winner.

It can be made in either woven fabric or knit with endless possibilities to make it look one of a kind.  Mine is made out of the softest knit fabric that I've had in my stash for a while. It has been snowing for  few days now. Nothing is accumulating, but the snowflakes are in the air and winter is approaching. When I was looking for fabric, this print stood out. It also reminded me of traditional Russian and Ukrainian fairy tales that I grew up reading - magical kingdoms covered in snow.

The sewing was going smoothly. I didn't have to use a seam ripper once, until in a spur of a moment I decided to give the dress a decorative hem.  I forgot that my fancy machine is a knit eating contraption. It devours knits like cakes.

And even though I took necessary precautions, the  hem came out slightly wavy and not very attractive. Ugh. I ended up cutting it off, there was no way I could've unpicked the puckery mess, and overclocked the edge. I am not sure if I just leave it along now, or try to hem it again.

The pattern is suitable for a beginner - no button holes or zippers!  It's a quick and satisfying project. I can t' wait to play around and create new versions.

 

The pattern is available here and here.