Most everything is in half completed stages. But I finished two of them today, which is exciting.
First, a skirt. I had a hell of a time with this one. Not because I didn't use a pattern, but because I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to do with it. It started out too gathered on the top, I had to rip the thing apart countless number of times. I got it to where it was 'all right' today but decided that just wouldn't do it for me. I'm making it, I spent money and time on it, it better be exactly how I want it! So, I ripped the completely finished skirt out and reworked most of it. Added some pleats, some more darts, etc. I like it now. I had also stopped at Hobby Lobby to pick up some cord for the drawstring and bought some beads and little bells to add to it :) It'll jingle when I walk.
Excuse the stomach shot please, I know it burns the eyes. Anyway, the last two are comparisons of the two different finished projects today. The first one is the last one I went with. I thought all the gathers on the other was unflattering... Anyway, I loved the fabric, it is a super comfortable skirt. And it should be, it looks straight from the front, but the thing is made out of 3 yards of fabric for each layer. It is a LOT of fabric.
I have some similar fabric that I bought at the same time, but it is maroon. Anyway, I came up with an awesome idea on how to make that one. It is going to be the same type of skirt (long?) but the construction is going to be very different. And it will take forever. Oh well :)
And this is the first pattern I've actually finished from the Burda magazine. Construction wasn't too bad, but their directions are terrible. I had a few problems with it. All the gathering at the top made the seams really stiff and sort of stick out. They are better now, or I've gotten used to them, either way. Eek, another thing is that this dress is dangerously and uncomfortably low cut. I've even sewed it up about an inch and it is still a bit too scandalous. I need to find some way to wear it or I'll just be falling out of it all the time.
I still like it though. I like the design and the fabric. I'm sad that my bright orange lining doesn't get to show through though!
Well, that is what I did today after I got home. :) Productive or what? Ha, not really, both were practically finished already. Time to get started on some more projects! I leave for Massachusetts in 2 weeks so I need some things to wear there. Seriously, why don't they just add the bloody $15 on to the ticket? Why do they have to charge you for baggage? That is the dumbest thing ever.
~Nikki
