Corduroy Dress

A few years back, I bought several yards of dark brown corduroy on sale. I made a skirt and a pair of pants/lounge pants. Oh and a pair of pants for Sawyer, too. And a bonnet. I also lined a few bags with it. I was a little obsessed.

I think that obsession is back.

Most recently I used it for a few Christmas gifts (which I keep forgetting to post). And then for Spenser's jumper.

This dress is another Simplicity 3835. It's super comfy and warm. I like making new skirts and dresses for church. It makes it easier to get out of bed in single-digit temps because Hey! I have something new to wear! I think I need a new corduroy shirt. 3835, of course.

Do you think it's bad to wish my entire winter wardrobe was made of brown corduroy?

Comments

Brenda said…
I also love corduroy. You did a wonderful job on all of your clothes you made. I had to look back at all of them.
8:17 AM EST
Karyn said…
L-O-V-E that dress!!

And there is nothing wrong with a entirely brown corduroy wardrobe!
8:18 AM EST
Stacey said…
nope...not at all! I love it. Love the stockings as well, great look!
9:01 AM EST
V and Co. said…
oh.my.gosh.must.have.pattern.to.make.THAT!
9:40 AM EST
Myrnie said…
Love it :o) It's funny- normally I just want skirts...until I'm nursing, then I'm in love with dresses!
10:08 AM EST
misschris said…
Very cute, Lera. So you.

Brown corduroy is just so yummy. It just is. Go with it and don't look back. Wait, I believe you already have... ;)
10:40 AM EST
Bonus Mom said…
So cute! Are those stripey tights or knee highs? What a great way to complete your gorgeous outfit :)
10:53 AM EST
Amanda Jean said…
i love love LOVE your dress! and what on earth would be wrong with an entire wardrobe made from brown corduroy?? ;)
11:29 AM EST
hooli said…
very sweet. it almost looks like velvet in the picture
12:10 PM EST
amy smart said…
Brown corderoy + 3835 = match made in heaven. Love it.
12:15 PM EST
Chara Michele said…
So pretty! Where oh where did you find those tights?
1:08 PM EST
Ashley Ann said…
Maybe it would be bad if it didn't rock on you! I love it.
2:22 PM EST
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
Adorable! I love your fun tights too!!
4:34 PM EST
FinnyKnits said…
I would wear that dress in a heartbeat! So cute!

Go crazy with your brown cord, girl, you know just how to wear it :)
7:55 PM EST
Marty said…
It reminds me of a project called "My little brown dress" where a Seattle woman, concerned she was getting too hooked on fashion vowed to wear the same brown dress for one year-every day. If you Google "little brown dress" you can read her story. I wondered why she didn't make several brown dresses and just rotate.
9:38 PM EST
vintagechica said…
Love, love, love this dress in brown cord...as she runs as fast as she can to dig her own 3835pattern out.
10:30 PM EST
randi said…
I LOVE this dress! Very hip!
1:00 AM EST
Berry said…
This pattern + fabric make a great combination. I love your dress!
5:36 AM EST
Diane said…
Way awesome. Maybe you should make a Snuggie out of it ;) I'm on that brown corduroy wagon too - only I don't have the dress to show for it! What I do have: a scrap piece of fabric from the thrift for $1 and a yard sale Gap skirt for .25 cents.
6:01 PM EST
Emily said…
Nice dress and I HEART corduroy!
8:06 AM EST
Sue said…
I love corduroy too, although not when all the fluff gets attached to it. Your dress looks wonderful. I remember my son wearing corduroy pants when he was very little too.
9:41 PM EST
Kristi said…
that dress looks awesome. and I especially love the tights.
12:07 AM EST
Joanna said…
OK. I was going to gush about your dress and tights and boots and how it all looks so great on you, but then I read all the other comments, and it's all been said. How is that you look so fabulous after having all those babies? Sigh.
11:48 PM EST
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