I think it's official that I'm becoming highly enthusiastic (some might say obsessed) about my new domestic interest in sewing. I first saw a dress online at
another mother's blog and I wanted to make
that dress. So I bought the pattern and first made the peasant dress because it was described as the easiest. Second I made the round apron dress to learn how to do it. Third, I finally adapted the pattern of the round apron dress (like that other mom did) to make the above dress. I extended the sleeves by two inches and I extended the bodice into a simple A-line. Also, I got the seams right this time, doing rolled hems and topstitching them, so the inside looks neat and clean. It took me only an hour and a half today! I have a yellow print with pink flowers with which I'm going to make a twin dress.
Tonight, some friends hosted us and another couple (mutual friends) for dinner and a
lovely time was had by all.
I think it's official that I'm becoming highly enthusiastic (some might say obsessed) about my new domestic interest in sewing. I first saw a dress online at another mother's blog and I wanted to make that dress. So I bought the pattern and first made the peasant dress because it was described as the easiest. Second I made the round apron dress to learn how to do it. Third, I finally adapted the pattern of the round apron dress (like that other mom did) to make the above dress. I extended the sleeves by two inches and I extended the bodice into a simple A-line. Also, I got the seams right this time, doing rolled hems and topstitching them, so the inside looks neat and clean. It took me only an hour and a half today! I have a yellow print with pink flowers with which I'm going to make a twin dress.
Tonight, some friends hosted us and another couple (mutual friends) for dinner and a lovely time was had by all.
The dresses look great!!!! Were you able to make them for less than it would cost to buy a made dress? That is, sadly, what always keeps me from sewing....that and just not having a place at the moment to set up the sewing machine. Hopefully once the basement is finished up.
ReplyDeleteJamie: Unfortunately, these homemade dresses cost far more than I buy on storebought dresses. The last two cost about $25 each! I'd have to get out my receipt to calculate the fabric for this brown dress, although I did buy the brown fabric and yellow (for a future dress) at 35% off. I have been trying to buy off the sale rack, but I'm also going to a boutique fabric store instead of a big chain, so I'm getting much higher quality fabric and it's pricier. I'm not learning in order to save money, I'm learning because once children are beyond a pretty young age, finding modest clothing in the marketplace is very difficult. I want to be able to make some basic pieces and have them look good enough that a young lady will wear them and not feel humiliated, you know?
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the dress!!
ReplyDeleteMary looks VERY cute in that dress...especially with those shoes!
ReplyDeleteNice work.
You are becoming quite the seamstress!! I love the dress but LOVE Mary's pigtails more! She is so precious!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly how I would dress my daughter if I had one. I love brown, and that dress is totally my style. So much fun to have a real life dolly :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments, everybody! Right now I am sewing pajamas for John and I swear they're going to be the death of me.
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