Alive? Why yes, I am still around. I've been so busy I haven't spent much time on the computer other than writing up court briefs and the like. I'll try not to disappear for so long.
I finished up a project though. A little house-dress from a 60's pattern
I'm not hugely proud of it, it just isn't terribly flattering in my opinion (but then again, most 60's patterns aren't), but I never really intended for it to be worn out, I intended it as a house dress. And hey, we can't just post pictures of what we are hugely proud of, got to get the whole spectrum
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After I had cut out most of the pieces I realised that the front bodice pattern was missing (Note to self: Always check pieces of vintage patterns BEFORE cutting), so I had to make one up myself. Not bad for a first shot at drafting pieces of my own pattern. I wanted the neckline a bit lower than the original pattern anyway. Even made my own facings and everything :)
Really easy to make, went pretty fast. Working with fabric that is wrinkly and plaid is sort of a pain, especially when you can't iron it (I wanted it to stay wrinkled -- I had to use a mini iron just for the seams). But actually, when I think about it, it worked out because you could focus on lining up the plaid lines to make it even...
So, just a cute little vintage back-wrap dress in happy summer fabric :) I needed to make something summery. And the dress is growing on me the more I look at it too.
Well, there we go, first finished project in a while! I have bought TONS of fabric lately. No time to make patterns, but I have ideas of what I want to use the fabric for, so when I have time, I'll be able to get started. Many more vintage dresses on the way! Maybe I'll have time during Spring Break :)
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Really easy to make, went pretty fast. Working with fabric that is wrinkly and plaid is sort of a pain, especially when you can't iron it (I wanted it to stay wrinkled -- I had to use a mini iron just for the seams). But actually, when I think about it, it worked out because you could focus on lining up the plaid lines to make it even...
So, just a cute little vintage back-wrap dress in happy summer fabric :) I needed to make something summery. And the dress is growing on me the more I look at it too.
Well, there we go, first finished project in a while! I have bought TONS of fabric lately. No time to make patterns, but I have ideas of what I want to use the fabric for, so when I have time, I'll be able to get started. Many more vintage dresses on the way! Maybe I'll have time during Spring Break :)
~Nikki
