It turned out just the right length, and fit. I wish I could show you post a picture of me in it. But . . . . .
I only got a chance to wear it once!!! My husband decided he would wash it. I don't know why, it didn't need it. (I know he was trying to be nice, but sometimes I just can't handle him being nice 😔).
Between the washing and the dryer spins, the dress was done for!! Remember this was a wool knit fabric! From looking at the picture it looks OK, right? Wrong! First of all the neck-opening shrunk; I can no longer get it over my head! Second it shrunk thru the side seams, the width is about 3-4 inches; that's a lot when you have "back". Third its about 6 inches shorter than it needs to be.
You should have seen his face when he realize what had happened! I tried to play it off as no biggie; I'll just make another. I was disappointed though. He told me to see if I can find some more of this fabric and he would pay for it (I bought this fabric a couple of years back on the JoAnn's clearance table at 50% off!; but I'll keep looking).
His intentions were well meant, and I'll have to keep telling myself that "He's my babies daddy" 😏.
He's decided not to attempt to wash any of my knit dresses anymore without my approval.
Oh well, "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!".
Happy Sewing.....
OUCH! That was painful to read! ((Hugs)). Hopefully you find an equally awesome fabric to make a new one.
ReplyDeleteOh, poo-- I hate when stuff like that happens. What worse, is when we do it to ourselves. I've had a few of my own laundry mishaps. It's still a beautiful dress--maybe donate it?...I would certainly take him up on his offer and find another beautiful knit fabric.
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