The Dress!
So it’s finally finished! What a relief. I remembered that I’m not actually a big fan of following clothing patterns, and when they say “Beginner” they mean, “It’s easier than other, super-complicated patterns, but it’s still going to be almost impossible for you to figure out by yourself if you are truly a beginner.”
Thankfully, I was able to schedule three craft dates with my friend who has a baby around Henry’s age. It was fun to chat and sew (and watch our babies when they weren’t napping).
I’ve been wearing the dress almost constantly, like to a little, free Blind Pilot concert at a local music store (and–get this: we stood outside their tour bus and listened to them practicing through the open windows!).
For those of you who are thinking about taking up sewing, I highly recommend it. But, in my opinion, the best way to start is to sign up for a little class. That way, you get good instruction, you can ask as many questions as you need to, and you walk away with a nifty finished product.
12 Comments
Kylie
I like to sew but have never attempted to make anything for myself. I love your dress it looks great!
stef
ZOMG aren't you so clever? I can't even sew a button. Love the shoes/dress combo.
Unknown
Looks awesome!
Raquel.Somatra
Gorgeous! I'm so jealous!
Kelsey
Wow! I am so impressed…I still have not even bought fabric but I do have the pattern. I really like the way the seersucker looks, so cute!
Julia
Have you found that this style is easy to nurse in? If not, can you do a post on easy breastfeeding clothes?
redfrizzz
beautiful!! Keep going!!!
Meghan
Your dress is so cute! Good work!
Anonymous
*gasp!* Gorgeous!!! What pattern is this?! I NEED to make one, lol!
saracotner
@ Anonymous: Sorry I got lazy and didn't link to the pattern. Here's the original post:
http://www.feedingthesoil.com/2011/08/sewing-club.html
Hi, Julia! No, this dress is not easy to nurse in. I've been meaning to do a post about breastfeeding, so I'll try to get that done soon!
Meghan
The dress looks great, but what I'm really jealous of is that you got to go to a free Blind Pilot concert. My husband and I are huge Blind Pilot fans.
Anonymous
Very cute dress! I made a dress recently without a pattern. It was tough but the dress came out super cute. For my wedding I'm doing a lot of sewing… just not making my dress. Sewing is so much fun and there are so many things you can make. I love your dress. It would look super cute if you belted it with a chunky belt. Goodwill and stores like that are a a good place to find chunky belts. Well, thanks for sharing your dress! Keep on sewing so the industry doesn't die off! 🙂