Saturday, September 14, 2013

Genevieve's Pale Blue Dress

Now, this project makes it onto the blog by the coat tails of thrift:  I did not make this dress.  My mother-in-law made it.  However, I explained in this post (flop #3) how there was leftover fabric from the bridesmaids' dresses at my wedding and how I attempted a dress with deplorable results.


Genevieve's dress is made from the horrible remnants of the dress I attempted. It is exquisite.  My mother-in-law is the real deal when it comes to sewing.




 

I, however, am faking the knowledge of altering the remaining, whole bridesmaid's dress that my mother-in-law saved and gave to me. Maybe next summer, chickies, when I feel daring enough.



8 comments:

  1. That is a terrific dress. And look at her, in the little grown-up shoes; very cute.

    I read your sewing flops post - don't give up on sewing clothing, please! You do so well on everything else you make.

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  2. Hurray for mother.in.laws's! I had help from mine this week too : )

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  3. It's beautiful. I wish either my mother or MIL could sew. (My mum is a great knitter)

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  4. So classic and elegant, and G looks lovely in it!

    I've been to read your sewing flops post. Still wiping my eyes :)

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  5. Beautiful dress.. And the sweet /pretty model looks beautiful in blue.
    How wonderful that your mil helped with the dress. And best wishes with your next one.

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  6. One of the best ways to learn to sew is to "unsew" other garments. I often buy clothes at a thrift store for little money. Bring the item home, wash it, and then take it apart with a seam ripper. I save the buttons, zippers, etc. Then press the pieces flat. Now I have 'new' fabric to work with. I can make mistakes without much worry about the cost. It is a good way to try a new pattern to see if it fits well.

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