When I was in Japan I found this crazy gorgeous Ikat fabric. I absolutely should have bought a million yards but instead I bought one, and I knew exactly what pattern I was going to use it for: Figgy pattern’s the Sunki Dress.
I have been wanting to sew up this dress forever but haven’t had the time to dedicate to a new, and what seemed like more difficult pattern until this last week.
Then I couldn’t take seeing the fabric folded there, all clean and ready to be sewn up.
Happily the pattern wasn’t nearly as intense as I thought it would be. Don’t get me wrong I did have to read it twice to really get what I was doing with the pockets and side panels, but you totally don’t need to be intimidated at all. The instructions are great and it sews up way faster then I had anticipated.
Evie especially loved it because of the pockets. I am telling you, add pockets to any outfit and your cutie will love it even more!
The fabric looks so much like a painting to me (one I would like to have on my wall) so when I was thinking about where and how to photograph it I knew paint had to be involved. I have been trying not to do to many shoots outside since it is winter and although she is a SUPER trooper I feel bad making her stand and smile in the freezing cold. Add in the paint idea and I decided to just let her paint the walls a bit.
Okay, so not really. I tapped up some nice big piece of white paper first and THEN let her go to town.
I am pretty sure she will ask to do this with all photo shoots from here on out.
I really wish they offered an adult version of this pattern because I am absolutely smitten. It is taking everything in me not to sew up versions out of all my Japan fabric but I have GOT to ration it ha! As it stands I am pretty sure I will be making her where this everyday this week just so I can enjoy that awesome fabric!
Cheers!
Kelly