I was reading this blog and this blog and I am all inspired to create my own dress. One of my goals for this year was to dust off my sewing machine, so this is the perfect opportunity. And seeing as I am quite short and always find it hard to find clothes that fit, this idea is perfect. The slight flaw in my plan is that I have never made a dress before. I don't think I've ever actually followed a pattern either.I have a sewing machine and dressmaking shears, pins and a tape measure which I think are the basic equipment I need....I just need to know how now! I am sure I could learn from a book, or maybe go to evening classes, but then I remembered that my amazing mum is brilliant when it comes to dressmaking. She made a lot of my clothes (and her's) when I was little, and she made my bridesmaid dress, has made numerous curtains, recovered sofas and chairs......so really, who else would I ask!
I can't find the book I want on amazon so I will look elsewhere, but I truly love this dress. I can see me in it!
So that's my latest challenge. To achieve one of my goals this year and to create something I love. Just need some time in between rennovating my cottage and working a day job, and the children, (so it may take a while) but hey, I do love a challenge!
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the server is down at the sewsomething canada link (i've tried three different browsers), but if it's a japanese pattern book you're looking for, check this etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pomadour24
that's where i bought my copy of the stylish dress book! it's a good one!!
oops, accidentally left that comment as my husband! :-) didn't realize he was the one signed in on that browser! it was really from me, julochka!
Thanks for the link julochka, I will have a look.
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