Last night after the girls were in bed I made my self a dress.
I have never completed and worn a piece of clothing for myself so I had no expectations.
I chose a sheet I wasn't particularly attatched to. And then I did my usual trick of drawing the pattern on the sheet, cutting it out, sewing it together and binding it.
Well, for my first go I am happy.
I will have another go today and make a pattern that has a bit more shape to it. I know I could buy a pattern, but I think I am too much of an impatient sewer. I take all the shortcuts and make it up as I go along.
In the meantime we have used up all our fast internet downloading Entourage episodes, so I might not have the patience to spend much time online for the next ten days. And when I say slow, I mean slow, our snow peas are growing faster than pages are loading.I hope you have a great weekend. XX
Great dress. Funky photo shoot too! Ahhhh... no internet = more pot holders me thinks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work, it looks fabulous. Not to mention fun & probably nice & light on these hot summer days.
ReplyDeleteSewing for boobless/ hipless children is suddenly so much easier isn't it??
Enjoy Entourage, what an eye opener. Shame about all the swearing, we have to watch after hours. That Ari, OMG, my favourite is actually Mrs Ari who i don't think actually ever gets named. Enjoy, love Posie
Awesome dress, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhy not add a 2 quick darts at the front, it'll pull in the tummy section & add a bit of shape across the chest? Umm, I know I just said that, it sounds a simple thing to do, yet umm, I've never actually done that myself.......
Your dress will be nice and cool with the space around the tummy. I think its ideal for our climate. Clever you - no pattern! I've Been sewing for centuries and still wouldn't dare.
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI used to sew in a past life, my mother was very patient & I got frustrated VERY quickly. I made basic skirts, shirred sundresses and a baby quilt cover. I would love to get back in to it.
You have inspried me - a SHEET! Pure Genius and adore the binding too!
Who took the super fashion photographs? Annie Liebovitz should be looking over her shoulder! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteYour dress is great, and I love the fabric - a sheet, fancy that!
ReplyDelete*whistles!*
ReplyDeleteIt's a rather lovely dress! Especially for a first attempt. It looks lovely and light and summery, I think :-)
ReplyDeleteIs that one of your resolutions already covered??
it is awesome, good job! hang the patterns!
ReplyDeletelookin good!
ReplyDeletehave a fab weekend x
Great photo's - you make me smile! Have a nice weekend too. Nic
ReplyDeletelovely! i think it fits nicely. you look great spinning around. much better than standing still in photos. might try this next time someone wants to take my picture, smiles
ReplyDeleteCute dress.
ReplyDeleteAnd look how long your hair is!!!
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Sophie x
Good for you! You did great!
ReplyDeleteNow that's my kind of sewing! It looks absolutely fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI am telling you, you are so talented to be able to make clothes without a pattern!!! My grandmother was a dressmaker, but I don't think I inherited those genes. I am dependent on patterns.
ReplyDeleteI like it very much! Good to see a blogger in front of the camera for a change too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love the pattern on the sheet. Its fun to make clothes for yourself for a change.
ReplyDeleteah - a girl after my own heart. I am waaaayyy to impatient for patterns too. Well done!
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeletegreat first dress for you and way cute photos. we sew the same way. no time for patterns..though the japanese books are inspiring me to try...
ReplyDeleteand i do the same thing downloading brothers and sisters episodes. love it. dont love slow internet though.
manda x
Great job..looks very good, I could never make my own pattern...
ReplyDeleteI like alot.
Great job on the dress. You never told me what a stunner you are young lady!
ReplyDeleteCute!!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress and also sounds like you are describing my dressmaking style! I can never wait for anything! and hash it all as I go along...
ReplyDeletewow! you look so happy!
ReplyDeletebravo!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and you look gorgeous. You made me smile. You are so clever Kate, making your own pattern... even if it is inspired by impatience and shortcuts!
ReplyDeleteWell done, you're a natural. Love your dress. Ten out of Ten ;)
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