The navy polka-dot was fabric from Grandma's stash; the dress was to fit the pattern for adjustments, but it worked well (after two re-dos) and she wore it to the NHS induction ceremony in May. We used the same pattern for the white dress she needed to be a junior escort for high school graduation (the top 10% of the junior class served as escorts to the seniors at their graduation ceremony---she ranks #3 in her class, what a girl!). The eyelet jumper is a cooperative design of our own. It turned out lovely and there was enough fabric left to make a matching dress for her niece. (which two-year-old Mia refuses to wear...)
The navy polka-dot was fabric from Grandma's stash; the dress was to fit the pattern for adjustments, but it worked well (after two re-dos) and she wore it to the NHS induction ceremony in May. We used the same pattern for the white dress she needed to be a junior escort for high school graduation (the top 10% of the junior class served as escorts to the seniors at their graduation ceremony---she ranks #3 in her class, what a girl!). The eyelet jumper is a cooperative design of our own. It turned out lovely and there was enough fabric left to make a matching dress for her niece. (which two-year-old Mia refuses to wear...)
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Deborah, I'm so glad to hear from you; I am reading a hilarious book (that I will send to you)called The Yarn Harlot. You will LOVE it!
Seeing these attractive dresses pulls me back to my own experience with a dress. I had a marvelous time making a dress for my mother. It was a dress for my wedding reception many years ago. She was so proud of me! I remember having a little trouble with the cuffs and the collar, but with a little help I pulled it off! Better yet, she wore it and it fit very nicely. The dress was a pastel blue. I don't remember the fabric though. I was very pleased every time she wore the dress on other occasions.
I learned there are many things in life to try that can be accomplished quite handily, and if others noticed me struggling my way through- they were there to help me succeed. Looking back, I now realize I had taken on huge task that I couldn't allow myself to mess up. I think it was blind faith (more blind than faith). If only I had always been so willing to step off into the unknown..who knows how different life would have turned out. Never the less, my life is a good one. You sure have done well with your family. She looks happy and accomplished.
to Jamie, I am very impressed! What an ambitious project to take on. Was that your first experience? Do you still sew?
I haven't sewn since. Except perhaps to replace a button or two... Yes it was a very ambitious project, I was lucky to be successful. No needles through fingers either. In fact, I'm not really sure why I offered to do it in the first place, but I'm glad I did. And, yes it was my first real project. I don't think I can count repairs here and there along the way as official projects.
Hi Laura, I found your blog, what fun! Beautiful dresses. The girls and I need to learn to sew. "K" did the same thing as Mia did I knitted up this cute jumper dress and she would have nothing to do with it. SO "Red" was happy to wear it as a shirt with jeans. She is such a clever girl. I am thinking she gets that from your side of the family. Love you,
~XOX
Had to edit this comment for spelling errors. It's just all to public.
Hey, I've heard of The Yarn Harlot. She was in town, but I missed her presentation. She does socks? I started a pair of socks a couple of weeks ago, the tiny needles were driving me crazy.
To dxox, About Stephanie McPhee, the Yarn Harlot, she knits everything. In her book, she was throwing around terms I've never heard of (I am thinking they must be Canadian terms). I am almost finished with an afghan for Mia (my own design). I'll post a picture when it's done.
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