What buttons would you put on this dress?
This is one of the items I made at Sewjourn, The Village Frock, a pattern by Sugar City Journal.
The pattern is not available any more so I was glad I purchased it on a whim, hoping to one day make it.
I actually cut it out at SIT in May and had not touched it til Sewjourn - ahh bliss!
It's made in a lightweight denim, so it drapes quite nicely.
I love this dress - and I am glad I decided to keep the fabric choice simple and let the design speak for itself.
I did learn that the next time I make this I will take care not to accidentally pull on both the bobbin and needle threads when gathering - bad move!
I will also be sure to put the gathering stitches in using a different coloured thread so they are easier to get out.
But now - what buttons??
Self-covered, a pop of colour (red??) or something neutral like silver or wood buttons??
I await your suggestions!
I was just thinking a burst of colour would look fantastic but then you suggested silver and I thought now that would look pretty cool too.
ReplyDeleteSorry not much help really - fantastic job though.
ohhhh very interesting dress!
ReplyDeleteRed buttons (perhaps interesting red fabric covered buttons) sound just the thing.
Ooooh, I, like you, bought this on a whim and it has been in my "to do" pile ever since. Looks lovely in that fabric. I should get onto it. As for the buttons...hard to say. They would probably all work- it just depends on the statement that you want to make- I am an expert fence sitter ;)
ReplyDeleteNot covered. Not covered with the same material anyhow. Silver or red sounds fantastic.
ReplyDelete... I think you'll know them when you see them. Good luck!
(and now I'm pulling my tantrum face because that pattern is no longer available!)
I'd go self-cover with a red print. Make it sing!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job you've done! It's such a gorgeous pattern - I just wish I'd known about it before it disappeared!
My first thought was red buttons, but now I'm thinking red fabric covered buttons (maybe a print with a dull bluish tone too?) but the idea of silver, or pewter, is also lovely too!
Good luck!
It's gorgeous - such an original and amazing pattern. I vote for wooden buttons.
ReplyDeleteI am so insanely jealous of you owning/making this pattern!!!! I'm desperate to get a copy. I definately think you need to add a pop of colour. Something unexpected and bold!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress too. Red would look great I think but so would lots of your other suggestions
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking some domed buttons with a shank - sort of like Mastermind pieces. Maybe red? Perhaps a glossy black? Maybe even pearly looking?
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of wooden buttons - something simple, but will enhance the other elements of the dress. (I did at first think red... but wooden ones will go with ANY accessories, and look natural).
ReplyDeleteWhat ever you decide on, I'm sure it will look fantastic.
WHY didn't they make things like this when I was a kid? :)
I definately go with buttons that pop; shiny, bright buttons would really look great. Looks like a great pattern, I like something a little different (that doesn't look too complicated to make). Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI bought that pattern when it first came out, traced, cut and...never sewed it. It won't fit Munchkin now for sure!
ReplyDeleteI vote for fabric covered buttons.
I just LOVE this dress. I would be going RED for a little sparkle. It is just beautiful. You did a superb job.
ReplyDeleteYou already know how much I love this dress - and Clare has just checked it out and wants one too. I'm with Nikki on the red print fabric covered buttons.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress! How gorgeous :) Buttons - definitely something that contrasts a little, so prob not self covered. I love the idea of red, or maybe a wooden button. Whatever it is should be quite large and chunky I think :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic Kazz, I reckon deep red- that's my 2 bits worth.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteyou can ignore my last comment! I knew if I kept reading I would probably find the answer. - Now to stalk etsy or ebay to see if anyone is selling it!
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