The twitter sewcialists came up with a plan to sew something red during October, and this fitted perfectly with my sewing plans. I knew I wanted a long-sleeved Tiramisu dress for autumn/winter and (in the summer) I picked up some heavy ponte (style) red jersey. I extended the sleeves (by holding my arm on the pattern/fabric and seeing where it should end up) and cut a narrower midriff band.
I should have made more adjustments, as mid-way through sewing it I remembered that this is a very stable knit. With little stretch. Ooops. So this dress fits but is a bit snug and cosy, especially around the bust (hence the need for a vest top underneath!). I can wear it, but it doesn’t have the comfort I was wanting from a jersey dress (it feels like wearing a woven). Not a disaster but not perfect (and at £9 I can live with that) but I think I’ll have to get some more heavy jersey to make another with a little more ease.
I also rustled up a pair of pyjama bottoms (using a pair that I had made from an old M&S pair, since my pattern has disappeared). Pyjama bottoms are so quick and easy to make, and they are great for using crazy cotton prints… such as this red and white circle print I had left over. [Warning: dodgy camera-phone pictures taken in bad light*]
And what is behind those pjs? It is my Black and White and Red All Over quilt!
This was completed in October so it sort of fits into the #SewRedOctober theme. I am loving snuggling under this on the sofa as it is huge! More details of my new quilt to follow soon.
* Apologies for the bad camera-phone pictures of pjs. I had misplaced my camera remote a few weeks ago (it was found in a pile of fabric, of course). Then I found it and set up my tripod to take pictures. I got 3 shots taken before the camera battery ran out. Found battery charger as storm arrives with grey skies.
Meanwhile, while trying on the red Tiramisu dress, my dinner splashed it. Quick! Dress thrown into wash and air dried. Dry dress tried on again a few days later to actually wear it. Making a craft project and I drop a pen on my lap. Quick! Soak stain and hand wash it. Dress dries but now I am feeling cursed and decide those pictures will have to do (with a bit of editing to distract from my unflattering face pose!) if I want to get the post written in October.
Another Little Crafty Creation 
THREE Red October makes! I’m impressed!!!
I also like that you have PJs to wear while using your new quilt.
While your Tiramisu isn’t quite what you intended, the colour is sensational and the cut of that design looks fabulous on you!
You were a busy beaver! The red Tiramisu looks great on you! And the quilt looks sensational! I REALLY like the red added to black and white. I made a black and white quilt a few years ago- now I want to make one with black, white and red… ~Laurie
very, very pretty quilt and matching jammies. 😆 And the color of that dress is wonderful. I love the tiramisu style.
I still haven’t made my Tiramisu pattern yet. But I LOVE those PJs matching your quilt! How perfectly snuggly for this awful weather!
I think the fit of the dress looks great! And I love the matching pjs and quilt!
Oh gorgeous red dress!! Very va va voom, yet looks so comfy too! And, matching pjs and quilt? Brilliant!