I feel so accomplished! I actually, finally finished* a sewing project in a timely manner! I had this fabric in my stash for a while and I had picked them up at my favorite thrift shop, knowing I wanted to use them together. When I laid eyes on the Simplicity pattern 1755, I knew the fabrics had a destiny. The pattern was really a breeze. Any problems that I ran into were the fault of my own, sleep deprived brain. I usually am hesitant with full skirts, as they tend to make me look hippy. I love how this skirt/bodice combo make my waist look slim(mer). I also love the loose raglan sleeves that fit over my "helga" arms (you know what I'm talking about *points to mom*). I found it a simple delight that the seams and pockets were hidden in the pleats of the skirt. I also lined it with a flamingo pink pop of color.
The reasons I usually procrastinate with sewing projects is: HEMS AND ZIPPERS!!!!
<insert a slew of curse words and tears of frustration>
YET! this time around, I think I finally got the hang of zippers, all it really took was one handy trick:
READ.THE.INSTRUCTIONS. who knew.
*I have not totally finished this, there is a belt in the works.
It's sooo "back-to-school"!! I need to work on my posing, haha :/.... also, you may note that in one picture I'm wearing thigh high stockings. Well....these photos were taking on a day that reached almost 90 degrees outside, and it was more than likely hotter in our apartment. SO, the stockings didn't last.
I want to make this and you may have pushed me over the edge. I love your color combination. How lucky you wear to find such a match! I think this is the one reason that stops me from making a colorblock anything: matching the fabrics not only in color but in weight/nature.
ReplyDeleteThe belt will be grey, I guess? Just the right touch. I have belt kits on my Notions Wishlist.
Thank you so much! I highly recommend this dress.
DeleteAs for the belt, I'm thinking the grey fabric, maybe with a orange/red/coral stripe down the middle? I lucked out again at the same thrift store and scored a stash of vintage belt buckles. :)