last resort

9.11.2010

Problem
6 months pregnant
trend - 60's fashion (very fitted at the waist)...my waist is double the size it should be
6 weddings to attend in 2 months and cannot find a dress

Solution
make it yourself!!

I'm using the pattern of the dress, with some slight modifications. Shorter, add tulle lining under skirt, do not add straps but instead add a lace bodice with 3/4 length sleeves. I'm so excited to see the outcome...hope it turns out ok.
Working the pattern has to be the part I hate the most. I apologize for my disheveled look, it was around 11pm and I had been up since 5:30am that morning. 
I ended off the night at 1:30am with the pattern and fabric all cut up and ready to sew. I was at my parents house as I needed some guidance from my mother. She's a sewing genius!!

More pictures to come. I have a pretty busy weekend therefore I will tackle the dress again next week. I have one week to complete this project as this dress has to make it's debut on the 18th of September.

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11 Responses to “last resort”

Unknown said...

OMG can't wait to see it :) I'm sure it will turn around gorgeous :) I love sewing. Would love to do a course :D

Liv said...

Awesome! I wish I could do that! can't wait to see the end result. :-)

http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/

Dawn said...

Good luck! I made a dress for my pregnant friend once, it's the best thing when you can't find what you're looking for. I'm the kind of girl who wants it to be finished before I start, so my problem is patience - hope you're better than me! Your mum sure is, mums are more like that! I'm sure it will be perfect!

Trish said...

Very impressed with your ingenuity! I look forward to seeing the final product!
I'm a frequent reader and have to tell you that you're quite an inspirational & stylish mum to be :)

More than Mode said...

I cannot wait!!!!! ;)
xoxo

ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR said...

Sounds like it will be amazing...good luck!

XoXo-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com/

Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes said...

Can't wait to see how your dress turns out. Wish I could sew.

Amanda @ Life with A.Co said...

Wicked - looking forward to seeing it!

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

Pink said...

amazing!!! keep working

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www.lawyerwanna.be said...

goodluck!! im sure it will look amazing!

KRISTY said...

Nice! Can't wait to see the end result!!!! :D:D

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