Monday, February 15, 2010

Blue Rose

 

Remember the fabrics I bought a couple of weeks ago? Here's what I made out of the one with the blue rose print!

I finished it on Saturday night, just in time to wear on Valentine's Day :)  That's when I took these pictures. OK, I know I look sunburned or something in these, but I'm not, really! It was super bright outside, but when I tried to darken the pictures it got a little wonky. Well, I've never claimed to be a great photographer.  I just wanted to show you all the dress I'm so proud of!

  

This was my first time doing real gathering, at the bust and on the tops of the sleeves. I think it turned out pretty nice, if I do say so myself!

When I finished it and put it on for the first time, I held my breath as I zipped it up, and when it went all the way up without a hitch, I started dancing around the room. I didn't make it too tight (which was my biggest fear), the zipper didn't fall off when I tried to zip it up, I didn't rip a huge hole in the back or anything! It's a fully functional dress! 

Small miracles, eh?

 

I can't wait to start on my next one. I have some other patterns waiting for me, so it's decision time!

I'll be accessorizing this one in the future, but I wanted it to really shine on its own today :)

9 comments:

  1. amazing! the print is adorable

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  2. Holy cute! That dress is unbelievable! You’re super talented! Have you ever thought about quitting your job and just make gorgeous dresses all day? You have an amazing eye for fabric…. I will seriously pay for you to make me one!!!

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  3. awwww you did such a great job with this dress, i couldn't even tell it was homemade! and it's such a great choice of fabric. i can't wait to see your next creation! :)

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  4. very cute dress! you did an amazing job! :)

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  5. I looooooooooooooooooove the dress! so so so cute!

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