I added a search function to the side bar and finally added dozens of posts to the "sewing clothes" category from the more ambiguous "sewing projects" tag. You can now scroll through cringe-worthy posts of my early blouse attempts or view some poor self-portraiture. Lucky Duckies.
The self timer shots might not be any better now, but I still forge ahead. This is the same dress pattern from the last post (Simplcity 2995)-- just shortened 2" and no extras like plackets of pockets. When I tried it on I tied a coral/orange (persimmon?) sash around the waist and it looked great. But then I tried to move around in it and said sash moved around to some very un-great places. I think I need a legitimate belt, or maybe an attached sash in the front that ties in the back. I hate ties.
Anyway:
I was apparently feeling pensive at that moment. The fabric is Nani Iro double gauze from a few years ago. I cut it across the grain instead of with, so the whole dress took less than two yards. I did not iron it for these photos. I was worried that the double gauze wouldn't have enough give or movement, but so far so good. It is a teensy bit sheer, but nothing that a half-slip won't make less skanky.
I was going to wear it out tonight but dangit, Portland is doing the crazy weather, rain 16 times inbetween sunbreaks, today. And there is a little wind (a lot of wind). We made it out briefly to register Sam for Kindergarten this morning-- Hooray! I am so excited for him. I think they'll be a lot fewer tears out of both of us this September as opposed to last.
