I’ve been sewing for a while but only recently started making clothes again. I saw the Rossi/Fredy dresses on social media and decided that I would make one for my niece’s wedding. I have never made a dress so I thought it best to do a trial run first. I bought a cheap king size polycotton bed sheet and made a Rossi dress with a low square neck which I wore on holiday in Cyprus. I decided to make a Fredy dress for the wedding in October using satin velvet charmeuse in beautiful autumnal colours. I made it with a boat neck and adjusted the length as I am barely 5’2”. I also wanted more of a 3/4 length sleeve so I adjusted the full length sleeve to suit me. I am so happy with how it turned out and got so many compliments from friends and family and even the bride! The fabric draped beautifully but it was a nightmare to sew as it was so mobile - lots of patience and practice needed when cutting and sewing! And the dress was so comfortable to wear all day and night. I can see myself making this again for holidays or special occasions. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Oh my word, what can I say. Had so many compliments on my dress. The first thing I have sewn in about 40 years. The princess panels are so pretty and thanks to the video instructions it was so easy. Will definitely make another for summer time. I did really take my time making this one and really double checking every step. Can’t wait to make my next.
