Is that I really, really, don't like to go on a trip without having made a new dress. (I also don't like to go to a wedding unless I've made a new dress. I feel the opposite of Thoreau -- instead of "beware of all enterprises that require new clothes," I feel "if it's not important enough for a new dress, why bother?")
Sadly, because of the pressures of work, I take off for Shanghai and Tokyo tomorrow without a new dress in my suitcase. It's more of a suit trip, anyway, but that doesn't make it any better. And, I know, I know, I should be ecstatic to be going with or without a new dress, but it would be BETTER with a new dress! Because everything is better with a new dress.
If I did miraculously get another day to make a new dress in, I think I'd want to make this one:
Only in a charcoal springy wool, for maximum packability. And I'd make the pocket welts contrasting, and maybe pipe the midriff of the dress in a contrasting fabric, too. Pale blue? That would be pretty.
Okay, must go prep for trip WITH CLOTHES I ALREADY ACTUALLY HAVE. Dammit.
Oh, and btw, click on the image to buy this pattern. It's cheap (starting bid $2.50) and cute and B36! I'm tempted to buy it myself, but I've sworn no new patterns until I sew that hippie chick dress.
Sadly, because of the pressures of work, I take off for Shanghai and Tokyo tomorrow without a new dress in my suitcase. It's more of a suit trip, anyway, but that doesn't make it any better. And, I know, I know, I should be ecstatic to be going with or without a new dress, but it would be BETTER with a new dress! Because everything is better with a new dress.
If I did miraculously get another day to make a new dress in, I think I'd want to make this one:
Only in a charcoal springy wool, for maximum packability. And I'd make the pocket welts contrasting, and maybe pipe the midriff of the dress in a contrasting fabric, too. Pale blue? That would be pretty.
Okay, must go prep for trip WITH CLOTHES I ALREADY ACTUALLY HAVE. Dammit.
Oh, and btw, click on the image to buy this pattern. It's cheap (starting bid $2.50) and cute and B36! I'm tempted to buy it myself, but I've sworn no new patterns until I sew that hippie chick dress.
Hi, this might seem a little abrupt, but would you ever consider being commissioned to make a dress? My wedding is coming up and I hate wedding dresses. I have a fabric that I like but don't know any seamstresses in my town (Las Vegas), and I was wanting to consult with someone and send them my measurements and have the dress made-- for money, of course. Please let me know your thoughts on this; I'm a regular reader of your blog and would trust your advice and work. --katie.
Posted by: katie | 01/09/2006 at 11:55 AM
Katie,Thanks, I'm very flattered! Unfortunately I don't do wedding dresses, or sew for other people -- it's hard enough sewing for myself!However, I'm sure there are a lot of good seamstresses in Las Vegas. You might check out this link: http://www.paccprofessionals.org/clothiers/clothiersMain.htmlto see if there are referrals in Nevada, or others close by who might work by mail. There's also a FAQ! Good luck!
Posted by: Erin | 01/09/2006 at 12:09 PM
But how are you going to finish the hippie dress while you're in China? With all those precious auction days ticking away? <--enabler
Posted by: Francis | 01/11/2006 at 02:46 PM