So this was a quickie that I did last while watching t.v. at home. Sorry about the wrinkles. I don't think cotton and I get along too well. This was stash fabric that I pulled from my storage unit. Yes, I have so much fabric and patterns that I have a storage unit. I'm working on changing this!
I think this is a nice pattern that sews up fairly quickly. It is appropriate for a beginner, although I think pleats can be a bit intimidating for real newbies.
In other news, I started making my body double mannequin this weekend with some friends from my sewing class. It was made using Jan Bone's tape and book. Let's just say I blacked out for a bit due to the heat, lack of food, and 1 1/2 workout in the morning. Yikes! This was not my best weekend. It was worth it in the end, though. I will let it cure for a week and start the reinforcements.
I wanted a good mannequin to use for my 20-year HS reunion dress and for the eTAC challenge I'm doing in October. It's crazy to compare the store bought version and the one that we made.
Stay tuned....
6 comments:
I so want a double me. Is that papier mache? Isn't it fun to pull out old fabric and just go for it? No pressure. I have a lot of "cured" fabric, too. (Storage closet.)
You're doing well with your dress and fitness.
Yeah I want to make one of the Duct Tape dummies. It is one of my Threads articles. I don't think you can beat one as it follows your natural body curves etc.
Beautiful dress! You look fabulous too! I need to work on one of those mannequins for myself too!
The dress turned out great! Stash busting feels so good, doesn't it?
WOW, you did it! I keep thinking about it, procrastinating hoping I'll be able to afford a french dressform (NOT). I know I'm going to have to do this; sigh.
Can't wait to read your blog further iso how it's working out for you.
Actually I came here to read about the Cambie dress. Drats I hate Blogger, I don't see a search box for their blogs.
Sew glad I stumbled upon a link to your blog. Keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Lyric
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