Easter Dress Progress
Yes, we have a tab! Yes, that's it. So far.
My plans to cut out the dress and get started yesterday afternoon changed when my husband wanted to take the afternoon to find a particular pack for hiking. This is a new pack for 2010 and only one store in our state carries it and that store is an hour north of our house. We had just enough time to go up, check out and buy the pack, eat lunch and squeeze in 15 minute's worth of yarn shopping before going home, changing clothes and going to his ensemble practice which is right before choir practice.
So, this morning I cut out the dress. This afternoon I made a tab. I am going to use the button shown as I didn't have anything else I liked better. I haven't been to Jo-ann's yet, so that may change. I could always pin it in place and then change out the button for different looks or use small vintage pins there, too.
Other than that, during the afternoon errands, I stopped in at Talbot's to check out the original dress. The style of mine is totally different, and my fabric is thinner and has a smaller weave. I also noticed on all the dresses that the front neck facing wants to roll to the outside, even though it was understitched. I think it might be because the tweed is sort of thick.
Tomorrow I shall make a bodice. I promise.
Parting Shot: Bye Bye Birdie. Bluebird of Happiness is out and about again - today I shipped it to Paducah, KY for the AQS show in April. Once again, I'll be making the trip to model the ensemble.
8 comments:
You know, I have LOTS of gold buttons. Do you want me to look through them for you? What sizes do you need?
Sounds like you had a fun day together!
He he he. . .I have a button stash too!! Any particular size you are looking for? Your button looks nice though, and using a vintage pin is also a great idea.
How nice that you were able to check out Talbot's dress.
El
So, any chance you'll have a bit of time in Nashville on your way to Paducah? I'd make a two hour drive to meet up! ;)
Looked at the dates again...that might be in the thick of Macbeth costuming...rats...
The tab is a start!
That is a very nice tab.
I love the fabric and am sure the dress will be gorgeous and very Spring-y.
I want to thank you for the love and unselfishness you show your family...it is an inspiration! With the skill set you have, I love that you take the time to make things for everyone in your family and yes, even that you drop the sewing to go shopping for a new pack (or hiking, or constructing school play costumes)
Please keep posting. I look forward as much to the pictures of your kids and cats as I do the couture techniques :-)
I noticed that too about the Talbot dresses but thought they had just not been pressed well!
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