I really think I’m at my best when I’m sewing dresses. This dress, which is the Zoe pattern from Burdastyle, is the first piece I’ve done that I feel looks 100% professional, inside and out.
The pattern itself is pretty simple, with a total of seven pieces. I did have to make a few alterations to make this dress work for me though, something I’m slowly getting better at.
I added about three inches to the length of the skirt, because I wanted it to be work-appropriate. And really, can you imagine if this was three inches shorter – yeesh! It would be positive indecent on someone of my height. I also, like many people, had to add a pair of darts down the front, because I can’t pull off the “sack” look. The material is a fantastic wool or wool blend that I snagged from the remnants section of Vogue Fabrics back in my “stock-up-because-I-don’t-know-what-my-fabric-store-selection-will-be-like-in-Portland” phase. It’s fairly stretchy and oh so soft. I used the material “wrong” side out because I loved the slightly fuzzy nap of it – it seemed so fall/winter-appropriate that way. I think I may need to knit a black beret just to go with this dress.
And boy is it fall. The colors are peaking right now and its absolutely gorgeous – it’s like the trees are on fire (in a good way).
Once again, I have to give a big shot-out to Mr. Cleaver, who helped with the photos (and it starting to get pickier with his shots :p). And here’s a bonus outtake, just for fun:
In other news, I have job interview #4 tomorrow, I now own a couch, and you should keep your eyes out this weekend for that surprise.
October 15, 2008 at 4:01 PM
It’s a lovely dress, looks good on you! I have to admit, though, the photo of you tossing leaves into the air made me laugh a little.
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October 15, 2008 at 7:17 PM
I love the dress and the photos are so professional!
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October 16, 2008 at 6:42 AM
Brilliant dress… I really admire you making your own clothes. Still seems rather a daunting task to me… one day!
x
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October 16, 2008 at 8:01 AM
Those are awesome. The dress and the photos.
I definitely hear “You’re Gonna Make it After Alll ! Playing in my head.
Congrats on the furnishings and interviews.
Looking forward to the Surprise!
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October 20, 2008 at 6:57 PM
you are seriously too cute for words. but i can’t help but wish you still lived in napa. good luck with the job interviews!!
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April 5, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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