Because I'm super uncomfortable having my picture taken by myself. And that's why we ended up with one picture. I would make the worst fashion blogger.
Anyway, the other night I needed something fun and creative to take my mind off the stress of our move. So after Liam went to bed, I tackled my first dress. It's actually the first garment I've ever made for myself. I used the Hazel dress pattern from Colette patterns and adored it. For a first time dressmaker, it was incredibly thorough and easy to understand. I grabbed some chambray-type fabric (not sure exactly what it is) from my stash and the entire thing took less than 4 hours from start to finish. Next time, I'll cut the skirt a bit longer so that I won't have to make such a tiny hem. It's lightweight, has pockets (!!!), is perfect for summer, and I have a feeling I'll be wearing it on repeat. (And making it again and again.)
And now I'm hooked. I want to make lots more clothes because a) it saves so much money and b) it's just seriously fun.
I love it...it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat job for a 1st time! It's perfect!
Any chance you could come decorate my house and update my wardrobe?!!! That's so super cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHahaha Jess... you do not need any help in either of those departments! But I'd love to see what you did with the table sometime!
DeleteO wow, great dress! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGrtz, Esrosa (Netherlands)
What a beutiful dress! I love the pattern and you've inspired me to try making clothes.
ReplyDeleteYou photograph beautifully too!
Beautiful dress, love the fabric choice and cut! And your picture is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Hazel and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I also hate having taken pictures by myself :)
Mary @ http://handmadebymaryall.blogspot.it/
You did a great job! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely and the color is so you...It looks BEAUTIFUL on you! I hope you got the e-mail I send you on 6/4/13...BLESSINGS :)
ReplyDeleteYes. THANK YOU!
DeleteMaking clothes becomes addictive;)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI just did exactly the same over the long weekend we just had in Western Australia. I cut up an older worn-out dress that I loved, tweaked it a bit and made a new one. First finished garment I have ever made and now I just want to make more! Yours looks fantastic, love the fabric choice. Jess
ReplyDeleteIt looks fab! Dresses are tough for me because of the darts... I think you need some sort of bust to have effective darts ;)
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! I had to adjust the bust darts about five times to make it fit and not be totally baggy... an interesting learning curve there (no pun intended). :)
DeleteYou did a wonderful job on your first garment and look great!
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GOOD for YOU! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! Great job with the dress, I love sewing clothes for myself but it has been a very long time since I've made anything.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's great. Did you get the download Colette pattern or a hard copy. I'm making my daughter a dress from her also. Should be great. You did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteI downloaded it because I was impatient. I loved it!
DeleteThe dress is beautiful..n looks like its been made by a professional. N u r so pretty that u wud very easily be a fashion blogger.
ReplyDeleteBut yes..i wud have loved liam in this pic.
Aditi
Hahaha how did I know you'd like to have Liam in it?!
DeleteBeautiful dress. Whit, you are so talented.
ReplyDeleteSeriously pretty. I love your choice of a simple chambray - it looks so chic.
ReplyDeleteDress was perfect for my daughter. She loved it. She got it for her aunt's wedding coming up. I couldn't wait after placing the order as I was worried about the fit and length of the dress.
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