This weekend, I made one of four dresses that I have planned for my Sister-in-Law. She is updating her "Principals Wardrobe" and I'm the girl on the case. She lives in New Jersey, so I am relying on mere measurements, but I feel good about my challenge.
While I am not at the Selfish Seamstress' status on not wanting to make things for others, I must admit it does pose a problem....I want the fabric that I pick for others! I ended up going out 3 times this weekend buying fabric. Two of those occasions were me getting more of the fabric I picked for my SIL to make for myself. lol. Yup. I got issues.
I made both of our dresses using the Simply Silky blue fabric from Joann's with the Butterick 5211 Fast & Easy pattern. I saw a similar shape in this April's issue of Lucky magazine. Jessica Szohr, from Gossip Girl was raving about this $1,250 Thakoon dresses. 
Well my version is polyester instead of silk, I'm am very happy with the end result, not to mention the $11.24 cost. That's a $1,238 savings. Haaa haaaa haaaa. I know, silk versus polyester, but seriously! I will probably buy some silk from Fabric.com to see how it will look in a more upscale material down the road.
This is the fourth dress for my Mini Wardrobe Contest at pattern review. I just have to make my composite by April 15th and I'm good!
I already have another spring dress cut and will also continue making my SIL dresses, so that's what you can expect to see shortly. Did I mention I bought a lot of fabric well I also upped my patterns too. I have been waiting for the Vogue patterns to go on sale so I could snatch up the new spring collection and it happened on Sunday. Score for me!
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I love the way you paired your dress with the jacket and the boots. That is so cute.
Great dress. And I can imagine you got some of this fabric for yourself too, it looks fabulous on you!
Once again another cute dress. You just can't seem to pair a wrong fabric and pattern! Can't wait to see your mini wardrobe. Hope you win!!!
Another great dress and I love how you've styled it!
Cuuute as always (love it with the scarf and cardi) and you've gotta love that $1000 savings!! :)
Another great dress. I can't wait to see your mini wardrobe.
Such a cute dress... gorgeous print.
That print makes your dress - it is lovely, but then blue has always been MY color! You know I'm following your lead with the dresses because you do know how to pick them. To my surprise I do not have that pattern, but - I will (lol).
I love visiting here and viewing your need wardrobe additions.
Super cute! I like the print and the style. Good job on sewing for someone else... I don't have the patience when I know I won't be able to wear it. Your hair is looking super cute too!
Really cute! I love the print, it's perfect for this dress and you look wonderful in it.
Love the dress and the color and the print does all the work
That's a terrific dress. Love the color!
You have a great sense of style, Susan! Everything you made looks so beautiful!
oh wow, I LOVE that dress!! it looks so great on you. And your hair looks fantastic, too!
Love the fabric you pick. Great job on your dress so cute.:)
Great dress! I love the fabric and the way you have it styled.
Btw, Yay for getting the body bugg! How are you liking it so far?
LOVE the dress. And I especially love it with the cardi and bow at the neckline. Nicely done!
Love this color on you, it really is great! Cute dress. I can't believe how prolific you are. What's your secret?
beautiful dress, love the color blend
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