Last week, Gaylen found this beautiful dress that she coveted. Sadly, she felt $400 was just too expensive for a girl from the 'burbs. I agreed that it was well worth coveting, but not $400 worth. So we agreed to keep each other on track and make a reasonable facsimile of it by June.
I've sketched a rough plan of what I think the pieces should look like. Sadly, this is Sunday night (and Amazing Race is delayed, so I have time to confess that I'm going to do this, so you will all keep me honest), so I don't have time to work on it again until next Friday night. I'm going to make a trial run from this fabric.
If I love what I've drawn based on that white dress, I'll find fabric I love for the real thing. Updates in weeks to come!
13 comments:
Oh that green is lovely. I got the simplicity pattern traced. Need to figure out a few things - can't wait to see how yours turns out! g
YOU are just amazing!!! Sewing for me is right up there with yeast & pie "a phobia." I can not wait to see what you create. I am certain it will be just fabulous!!!
I can't wait. If only I could justify another dress... I already have my new Easter dress AND a new dress for the JL annual meeting and a spare...
I cannot wait to see how this dress turns out! That is lovely material! :)
What a lovely dress...and I bet you will do a fabulous job making your own version. She will look so sweet....looking forward to pictures!
What fun to watch as you two come up with beautiful knock offs.
that so a nices dress!!! amazing!!
Kissslobbers
El'bow & Hauwii
Can't wait to see what you 2 come up with!
My wife used to sew..but the flour sack company let her go..HeeHeeHee..
That dress is SO CUTE! Looking forward to seeing what you create.
Very pretty green ! Can't wait to see what you end up with.
I mentioned to g that there is one in the March Burda similar (no empire seam though) that I'd like to try. Maybe I should start looking for some fabric.
Wow! I would covet that dress too!! You're so lucky to be able to sew your own dresses, though - I wouldn't behind to know how! I'm lucky enough if I can sew a button back on! :-)
Hsin-Yi
OOh Marjie this is just gorgeous I bet you will come up with a fab design to rival the designer one. I've just done a post all about lusting after lace blouses!
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