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“These people were of a dark tawny colour, and had long black hair; they chewed a great deal of beetle, and wore a square piece of cloth around their hips, in the folds of which was stuck a large knife.”

04/25/2014

You may have noticed that this post’s heading is slightly different than usual….  That’s right folks, it’s time to show you my Sew Dolly Clackett dress!

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If you haven’t heard, this a contest to celebrate Roisin’s (Dolly Clackett) awesome style in celebration of her upcoming nuptials.  As with all things lately, I was a wee bit late on finishing this dress and just barely got it in (sans “modeling”) to the flickr group before the deadline.  I had just finished hemming and pressing this dress before I took some photos on my dressform and uploaded them to the group.  Yep, I’m a last-minute gal as of late.  Lots going on at the Hughes’ house, I tell ya.

For my mirroring of sweet Roisin, I opted for the Sewaholic Cambie dress.   You may have already seen this if you follow me on Instagram.  I haven’t sewn up this pattern since last year and it was nice to get it back on my cutting table.  I always get compliments when I wear one of my Cambies, so it should really be a staple pattern for me, but of course, there are always more patterns that I want to sew up and this one gets left on the wayside.

This Cambie is made of a Hawaiian print cotton broadcloth I purchased on a super sale from Fabric Mart last year for about $2/yard.  It has a minty/ivory background and a mid-century print.  I bought loads of this fabric with the intention of making a retro dress with it as well as a shirt for Mr. H.  I was planning on going with a vintage pattern, but this 50/60’s inspired pattern works just fine.




This Cambie is lined with an ivory cotton batiste, and as with my other Cambies, it went together like a dream.  Sorry though, for not zipping up the back on my dressform, it ain’t easy pulling a zipper for the opposite side when you’re showing off the insides….

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The Cambie pattern only goes up to a size 16, so I graded up to about a size 22.  I’m a pear-ish shape, so the grading was pretty much straight up.  I do like to adjust the cap sleeves on this dress as I don’t like to wear low-cut dresses much, so the bodice is pulled up a little the way I like it.  I considered lengthening the skirt, but the it hits me just fine.



My husband took these photos for me and he pretty much abhors taking photos, so he does it all quick like…. thank God for my tripod.

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Sorry that I really didn’t care about pattern matching y’all….. I only tend to do so if I’m working with a larger pattern or stripes.  Yes, I’m a lazy seamstress sometimes.  P.S. Dontcha like the shadow of my husband in the above photo?  Sooooo professional, right?  Bear with me, that’s the only photo he took of me from the back 🙂

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This Cambie’s first outing was to a ballgame at the Oakland Coliseum (A’s vs Rangers).  I am a Giant’s fan, so as not to embarrass my husband (the A’s fan) with Giants attire, I rocked my new dress.  I finished this the day before I wore it, which is always nice as it was freshly pressed and ready to roll.  I would have worn some killer heels a la Roisin, but opted for some wearable ones instead, so these Stuart Weitzman ‘Barbados” will have to do.

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Honestly, I will most definitely be flaunting my ancestry in dresses to come with Polynesian prints.  You can’t get much more island girl than that.  Well, you can, but that would be inappropriate for ‘Murica.  🙂

Happy Sewing!

 

 

 

 

  • Dress:  Sewaholic Cambie in cotton broadcloth made by me
  • Shoes:  Stuart Weitzman
  • Earrings:  Bauble Bar
  • Orchid:  Vee Vee Vintage on Etsy

Excerpt from:

Narrative of the Mutiny on board His Majesty’s ship “Bounty” and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship’s boat, from Tofoa, one of the Friendly Isles to Timor, a Dutch settlement in the West Indies by Lt William Bligh

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Comments

  1. Abigail Elisabeth Currie says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I wish I wasn’t so bloody awful at grading, I NEED this in a 22 and in my life, you look incredible! xxx

    • tanyamaile says

      June 26, 2014 at 2:11 am

      Thank you! The cambie would look beautiful on you!

  2. tresbienmichelle says

    April 28, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Love this! I think the print is adorable! Also, your hair looks really fantastic!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 28, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Thank you, Michelle! 🙂

  3. Gwen Gyldenege says

    April 27, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Oh my gosh you look totally adorable! Totally. The style of dress is gorgeous on you. I am in love with the print and how it’s easy to depict, but doesn’t overwhelm… you know how some prints wear us, vs. us wearing them? It’s so cheerful, fun and fresh! I love the way you styled your hair with it too. The soft flowing curls really depict, “island girl”. That’s a style (plus surfer girl) I’m totally infatuated with at present. I have some wild prints in my stash and plans to make dresses. I keep thinking of some luau or what not to wear the dress & or capris to. Maybe we’ll be making our tropical print dresses around the same time. I really look forward to seeing what you come up with. Pshaw to what ‘murica can handle. Own it and set the trend. We’re already on the start of the resurgence of the “island” & “surf” trend anyway. Nordstrom now has “surf shop” so it’s coming back in vogue. Let’s just set it our way. Besides… I made a skirt from a kids pattern that I graded to curvy size (to be blogged), wore it in Seattle and had people yelling out windows “Hey where’d you get that skirt!” I had no idea my love of this skirt would have people so interested. So tally ho my dear! Until your next post.

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 27, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Thanks, Gwen!! I’ve been looking at some more tropical prints, but I’m so picky (and cheap! lol) sometimes, but there will be certainly more to come! I don’t think it ever goes out of style!

  4. catrinmanel says

    April 25, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    Great dress!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 27, 2014 at 10:18 am

      Thank you!

  5. Mary Danielson Perry says

    April 25, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    This is SO cute, Tanya! Wow! I am such a sucker for a well-used Hawaiian print and you did it beautifully. Who cares about pattern-matching when a dress looks this fabulous on you? The fit is impeccable.

    Also, you’ve totally inspired me to go perform that dang FBA on my Cambie dress. The pattern has been traced forever, but I’ve been unforgivably lazy about actually hacking it to pieces! Thanks for the inspiration, lady!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 27, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Thanks, Mary! I know your cambie will be simply fabulous!!!

  6. Lana D. Zabawski says

    April 25, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Lovely dress. I avoided this pattern because of the sizing. How nice to find out that it looks just as nice when graded up. Gorgeous fabric which will also make an awesome shirt.

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks, Lana! I actually have the shirt already cut out. Just waiting until I can get to it!

  7. T says

    April 25, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I’ve had this pattern languishing in my stash for sooooo long as I was worried about how it might grade up. I just love it on you and now feel all inspired about the pattern again. Now all I need is a time machine so I have more time to sew! 😉 Really lovely dress … if I am ever in California I am coming round to raid your closet!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Definitely try it! You will love both versions, I’m sure!! The same goes whenever I am in your neck of the woods, T.

  8. Tanya Maile says

    April 25, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Thanks, Sophie!! 🙂 Once you have a tripod you will have so much fun not having to wait for someone to take your photos and you can practice your shots as much as you want!

  9. tworandomwords says

    April 25, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    This is freaking STUNNIN on you, no wonder you get so many compliments! Suits you perfectly and is so well fitted.

    My husbands not the biggest fan of taking my blog photos, and while he tries (and is getting better), I’m thinking of getting a remote and tripod too.

  10. robindrush says

    April 25, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Love the dress and the way you lined it. It looks good on you.

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you, Robin!

  11. ksgentry says

    April 25, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I love that dress! I have yet to make a Cambie but am definitely going to add it to my pattern stash. And that print of the fabric is so cute. Not too novelty but not that same old floral or solid. Simple beautiful!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      Yes, the Cambie is a must-have! Thank you!!!

  12. Tiffany says

    April 25, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Pretty! You did a great job grading!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks, Tiffany!!

  13. laurence00 says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:24 am

    This is such a beautiful dress! The print is also super cool! After Mary, your the second one that made me click to Roisin’s blog. I never read it so far. Thanks for sharing!
    BTW, the light is gorgeous on your photos, it works great with your skin tone and your eyes!!!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Thank you, Laurence! Aren’t Roisin’s prints so cute?!

  14. janhatchett says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Love that island print! The dress looks really nice on you.

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thank you, Jan! I love it, too!

  15. Susan says

    April 25, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I love this dress on you! Ah, hubbies taking photos… the plight of bloggers everywhere…

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thanks, Susan! Yes, we all can’t be blessed with photographer husbands!

  16. Andie L. says

    April 25, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Gorgeous! 🙂

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Thank you, Andie!!

  17. Rox says

    April 25, 2014 at 9:22 am

    GOod job on grading that dress: it fits you like a glove. I gotta agree with Kelly: this dress looks fabulous on your figure! I like the fact that you used a kooky print that is still subtle. Way to go!

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Thanks, Rox!!! I’m gonna do a loud print one of these days though!! 🙂

      • Rox says

        April 26, 2014 at 3:01 pm

        That neckline is divine on you… Can’t wait for the wacky print version!

        • Tanya Maile says

          April 27, 2014 at 10:17 am

          There’s one coming! 🙂

  18. Kelly says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I love it! The cambie is really a great dress for you, and the print is so fun, but not so loud as to be distracting.

    • Tanya Maile says

      April 25, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Thanks, Kelly! Definitely need more Cambies in my life!

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