19 April 2016

Trimming Ideas for the Martha Dress

Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons
I designed the Martha dress with fancy embellishments in mind. That central panel is just screaming out for decorations! Think lace, ruffles, faux button opening, embroidered trims...

Before stitching the trim to the blue Martha dress used on the cover of the sewing pattern, we played around with a few different placements. Here are some ideas we tried...

Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

... plain and simple...

Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

... following the style lines of the princess seams...

Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

... highlighting the bodice seams and waistline...

Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

... decorating the front panel (I adore this one!)...

Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons

... and this is the one we went with in the end, keeping the body of the dress plain and trimming the collar and sleeves. I love it so much, I made one exactly the same for myself and wore it to a wedding on New Year's Eve :)

I hope you're feeling inspired! If you make a Martha dress, we'd love to see it - tag us on Instagram @TillyButtons #SewingMartha, and join us for the Instaspam Party on Saturday 7 May!

Click to play the GIF! Trimming ideas for the Martha dress - sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons