School is finally wrapped up, and I'm finally caught up on my sleep. What's next? Apparently the hobby I chose to pick back up during this break is sewing.
I was at Wal-mart on a mission this weekend to track down some elusive Cars toys for the boyfriend's nephew. We did not find a Ramone car, so I wandered off. I find myself in the crafts section looking for patterns hoping for some inspiration for some mommy presents (both mine and his).
I did. And rediscovered the Sew You Built By Wendy patterns by Simplicity.
Two Christmases ago, one of my besties and I gifted each other the exact same present: Sew You by Wendy Mullin (of Built by Wendy). I don't know what she did with her copy, but mine has been sitting in a box between moves, untouched. The patterns were on sale at Wallyworld, so I thought why not brush up on my sewing by making something simple?
Simplicity 3835
And yes, I bought this fabric to make a dress out of.
I guess it isn't super obvious, but I'm a cat lady by nature. This thing is going to look bananas when I am done with it. Most reactions I have been getting to this plan go something along the lines of, "What?!"
Almost done. The last part- adding in the exposed back zip. Yay!
Anyway, it is turning out to be a pretty short project. I decided to line the inside with polyester so I can wear it three seasons instead of two. I ordered some Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett prints from fabric.com and they should be here tomorrow! I'm glad I have this time off to make some homemade gifts for some very special people.
love her stuff! can't wait to see the finished product!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE CAT FABRIC WITH A PASSION! This is going to be the most amazing dress. I once made a skirt with novelty cotton that had various Hershey's "fun-size" chocolates all over it. I think I still might have it! The cats totally trump chocolates, though.
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Oh my goodness, I LOVE that cat fabric! :D I can't wait to see how your dress looks when it's done! I bet it'll be adorable!
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That project sounds awesome and that fabric is hilarious :) One of my new year's resolutions next year I think is to learn how to sew...I seriously don't know how to sew AT ALL which is sad. Anyway, good luck with your design!!
ReplyDeletelol that's too cute! wish i was talented in the sewing area haha! ur dress is looking great!
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Please oh please post an outfit with this? I'm so curious to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteAhhh! That is some absolutely-adorable, fabulously-fantastic fabric! I love the colors and I love how detailed the pattern is! Please post a pic of your finished dress!
ReplyDeleteI'm not that fond of cats, but that fabric is cute! And a dress will be adorable. Did you ever post finished photos?
ReplyDeleteI am making a dress out of this pattern, too! with exposed back zip, woo. :)
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