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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------So, I like clothes...a lot. Although I usually default to jeans and a fitted T-shirt, my fashion tastes did evolve while working at Nordstrom before Jack and I got engaged. Nordstrom clothes+discount=hooked.
Nowadays, being a young married couple, there isn't much shopping taking place. Instead, I look at clothes online and dream of flowing cotton dresses, classic cardigans, and modest heels.
Every now and then, I see a dainty dress and think, "I can make that, no problem." Unfortunately, it usually turns out to be a problem. I tend to overestimate my sewing abilities and let my impatience get the best of me, usually resulting in a less-than-satisfactory end product.
This time however, the end product was a success and it really only took me 15 minutes.
Next, I sewed 4 inches across the top for the shoulders, not sewing all the way to the edge. Then I measured down about 6 inches (the dress I copied had wide arm holes) and started sewing from that point down to the bottom of the fabric following the line of pins. I got the idea for the simple sewing on the shoulders and sides from this baby hankie dress which explains the setup more precisely sorry forgot to take pictures of the setup).
Finally, I turned the dress inside out and added a cute belt and some matching shoes. Tada! A dress I can actually wear (excuse the headless pictures, it was late and I have no desire to have my picture taken). I still have to hem the bottom, but I wanted to get the pictures up. Want to try your hand at sewing an outfit? Trust me this is the simplest outfit ever ever. You CAN do this. Happy sewing!
3 comments:
LOVE!
SUPER cute. Nice work. I feel the same way, my perfect wardrobe exists in online browsing and occasional sewing projects.
Daughter you are amazing! That is so, so cute. I never walk into a store and think, "I can sew that" -- I always think, where is the sales person who are never as good as you were at Nordstroms ...
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