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January 16, 2011

PREEMPTION....

....I interrupted all previously scheduled sewing projects to bring you the dress that I've been obsessing about for the past two weeks.  I actually should be working on my Vintage 2011 Sew Along skirt.  I hadn't mentioned the dress here, but had the pattern at the top of my inspiration pile. This was actually a pretty easy project that I've been wanting to get sewn up since early this week.  This dress was actually meant for my Mom, and I had plans for doing one for myself afterward. But after completing it and trying it on myself, I decided that this wouldn't be the dress for Mom  after all.  (I'll have to choose a different pattern for her.)  So this one will be mine and I still plan on making another one in a different fabric.
I used this pattern before to make the sweater cozy 2 years ago, and it that turned out quite well.
 

SEWING ROOM UPDATE:  Still in process.  A door and a half, two window sills and carpet cleaning left to complete.

NAMING MY MANIKIN:  My manikin finally has a name.  My friend Ebony suggested naming her "LADY FAYE" - and so it is.  I think that name is all together fitting and proper for her.  Thanks Ebony!

And now to return to the regularly scheduled project at hand - my vintage skirt...








26 comments:

toy said...

I also have this pattern. I need to pull it out now that I've seen yours. The red makes it look so gorgeous.

Candice said...

That color is stunning Faye, I love it!

NuJoi said...

I like the color too. I also have that pattern. Great job.

gwensews said...

Beautiful dress! Love the draping.

SEWN said...

Love the dress! Congrats on the dress form. I wish I had the space for one.

Andrea said...

Faye, this dress is stunning. I love it and the color. I know it's going to look great on you.

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

That is a lovely dress and beautiful color!

Lady Faye is a perfect name, I like it :) I named mine Annabelle.

Julia said...

I truly love that dress! Lady Faye is fitting for your dress form!

K.Line said...

Your draping is awesome! I can't wait to get my dress form so that I can start to learn how to do that.

And Lady Faye is a perfect name!

I have no idea what I'm going to name mine...

Tanya said...

Well worth the interruption, that dress is a knockout.

Carol said...

Love, love love it! I want to see it on you and then I am coming to steal it. It's gorgeous.

Sew Passionista said...

Ooh Faye, this is one gorgeous dress. Are we going to see it on you?

A Sewn Wardrobe said...

Faye, this is so pretty. It looks so stylish. I bet it looks great on. I agree with the above commenter, take pics of you wearing it at some point!

kbenco said...

I love this dress. I have 2 :), and I think it would look even better on you than on Lady Faye.

SewItFits said...

Faye, That is a hot number...and I'm sure it will be on you too! I love that shade of red. Lady Faye is a fitting name as she is a lady in that dress.

Clio said...

Looks great on Lady Faye and I bet it will look even better on you!

Angela said...

Wow! What a fantastic dress!! I see why you had to make it right away. Love the name.. Lady Faye... it's perfect!

wendy said...

hello LADY FAYE! ;)
i love that dress- the color is rich & gorgeous

Jackie said...

Beautiful dress Lady Faye!!

Brenda said...

Faye, what a lovely dress. I need to pull that pattern out again. That red is beautiful, one of my favs. Lady Faye wears well but can't wait to see this stunner on you.

Marjie said...

It's a nice pattern, and I love that color for you!

Aminat said...

Woa that is one beautiful dress, love the color.

Myra said...

Faye that dress if FABULOUS!!! I'd really love to see a picture of you in it too! I agree, that dress definitely for you. Great color too, bet it will compliment your skin tone very nicely!!

Is that "Lady Faye" wearing it??

Charlene McGill said...

Your dress is very cute, can wait to see how it looks on you.

The Slapdash Sewist said...

Love it! You really can't go wrong with a red dress.

Sheila said...

Beautiful dress and love the color choice.

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