Tonight I sewed the belt. I decided to not do the front slit after all, and I don't have enough of the fabric left to do some kind of bias binding. So I made facings. And then this happened (hence the upward):
So I have a lot of tacking to do!
Also I will have to wear a dark colored bra as the armholes are too low. I'm standing at a model-esque jaunty angle.
So here I've pinned the ruffle down in anticipation of tacking, and also taped some buttons on.
Yay or Nay on the buttons? Originally I was loving the buttons but now I'm loving the streamlined look sans buttons?
I believe I see the light at the end of the tunnel for this dress. I might even finish it tmw!!! Could it really be true? I feel like this dress has been in progress for ages....
I believe this is the third rose of the season from my rose bush:
And here are green-eyed susans from the farmer's market.
I bought cherries and blueberries there too. So good. Almost all gone. No pic.
I'm thinking of attending the ASE. Definitely have my eye on a few classes there and attending even though I feel like I'm hemorrhaging cash.
Be well!
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9 comments:
Hi Kyle. I'm liking the buttons. I think they add an interest that that blank canvas in that area needs. Try something contrasting and see if you like that better.
I too, like the buttons. It's a cute dress either way.
I'm excited to go to ASE for the first time this year- but I live in Ann Arbor so its not such a long trip for me. Would be cool to meet you there!
Hi I would add buttons, maybe try different kinds to see what you like best.
When you asked about sewing the curved pieces in my maxi, I remembered that it was very fiddley to sew. I remembered I did hand basting and a lot of picking out sewn seams. You have to be very patient. I guess I liked the finished product so much that I blocked out the struggle!
Definately go for buttons. It looks naked without, like it was made for buttons!
Looking good though!
I am on the fence about the buttons, but I like the upward ruffle. So, no real help from this corner, lol. At least the very open underarms mean lots of natural ventilation during the hot summer.
I would add the buttons but it's up to you and what you think will work best for your style.
I like the buttons. With a dark color, details like a ruffle can get lost and the buttons draw the eye enough to notice all the care you put in.
Lookin' good!
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