10.20.2010

Wardrobe Revamp Week 9: ANOTHER Dress!

{ my second dress from scratch! }

I was definitely excited after making a dress for last week's revamp, and encouraged by your supportive response, so I tackled another pattern this weekend. This one was a little more complicated, but still a good beginner pattern. I took my first odyssey into the "fashion fabrics" section at Jo-Ann's. Ooooo! I chose this surprisingly and uncharacteristically bold print. I think Project Runway is finally taking effect, because this choice was totally Mondo-inspired! (Any other Mondo-lovers out there?)


It was a for real pattern - like, print out tons of pages and tape 'em all together, mark sizes and whatnot situation. It's kind of like a whole new language to learn. I need to remind myself to not be afraid and be patient with myself during this learning process. While I was cutting & sewing, I kept repeating out loud: "Slow and steady wins the race." No use rushing through - it will only lead to mistakes and frustration!!

I found the pattern through this really wonderful blog called Grosgrain. Kathleen, the author, takes on dress patterns in something called "A Frock by Friday" - you can sew along with her for a few days of the week and have a finished garment by Friday! I love that she helps shed light on the crazy different language of patterns with photos and further explanation. I've always found it too intimidating to work just from a pattern because I'm a visual learner and find them confusing. So she's a translator of sorts.


And Callie was a big help, too, as usual.


I wore the dress last night to a big event at work - check out that official nametag!


{ unwinding after the event }

I am so proud of myself! For being ambitious enough to tackle this, for making the garment from scratch, for choosing such a bold print. Wahoo! Thanks for your encouragement!

5 comments:

  1. Love it! You did a great job - definitely a Mondo inspired print. He'd be proud :)

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  2. Carole Ann!! This is SOOO pretty! I wouldn't even have the guts to TRY to tackle a sewing project! And you did it with perfection! Great job!

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  3. This is so great! The bold print and the cut are fabulous! You have inspired me to try to make a garment from scratch! You are so great Carole Ann!

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  4. Yay! Thanks all for your encouragement! And Natalie, so glad that you're tackling your own - be sure to send me photos...I want to see it!

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