Have you ever started a project that never seems to end, no matter how much time is put in?
This was intended to be a Sew Weekly challenge project early
last year. I missed the deadline and
packed the pieces away.
The initial problem was that my yardage was extremely limited. I just love getting great deals on beautiful
fabric. However, without a specific
project in mind, knowing the correct amount of yardage to purchase is rather
difficult. There was no way for me to
squeeze all of the pattern pieces out of my pumpkin silk when I finally decided on a pattern, so I had to find a
suitable contrast, which took longer than expected.
I recall pulling the pieces out again in early Fall for another
challenge, and once again, time got away from me, or I just lost interest.
The colors are very autumnal, but I am determined to finish
this dress before Spring arrives. I have
been lacking in sewing motivation lately, but the time has come to put this project to
bed. So I have been working on the finishing bits and pieces for the last couple of weeks in fits and starts. And I am almost there!
delicious colours
ReplyDeleteAutumn's colour palette is my very favourite of all the seasons. While it is intuitively natural to reach for it from September through to early December, I love it so much that I sport various shades from it all year round. I think this lovely dress in warm pumpkin and cocoa brown would look terrific any month of the year.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
You are so right! I associate orange colors with a high school friend, so I always enjoy wearing it, even if the color is not the best for my complexion!
DeleteIt's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful. I definitely have one of those projects I'm working on right now. What every happened to Sew Weekly? They don't seem to be updating lately.
ReplyDeleteI know that Mena had personal issues to contend with late last year, but am not sure what is currently going on - I miss her! And I hope that The Sew Weekly returns soon!
DeleteIt looks amazingly beautiful so far! Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteBrigid
The Middle Sister and Singer
Your contrasting bound button holes have me eagerly awaiting the big reveal (a waterfront photo shoot, please!).
ReplyDeleteI hope you will finish it soon as it looks amazing! The colour is stunning and I am sure this is going to be an extraordinary dress. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better, it always takes me longer to finish a project than I think it should - or that I anticipate. I think the important thing is to be happy with it when it's finished. And you will surely be happy with this once the final stitch is made! Gorgeous fabric and even more wonderful details!
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible! I am sighing over the perfection of those cuffs, the darts, and the trim on the collar. Between the amazing fabric and the gorgeous colors, it looks like it's worth the time and effort.
ReplyDeleteI have a project I'm calling the world's oldest living UFO, but it's not because of the amount of time I'm putting into it, far from it. It's because I started it 2 years ago and had too many problems so I just stopped. It is a beautiful silk, so at some point I *will* go back to it, even if it is only to dismantle it and make something else.
I, too, have plenty of old UFOs, but this one has been sticking in my craw (not sure why!).
DeleteLooks like it's going to be great! Can't wait to see it when its finished.
ReplyDeleteThe buttonholes are to die for.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the front buttons are made from both fabrics. I've never seen a button kit that allows for this. Can you tell us how the double-layer buttons were made? I'm dying to know!
ReplyDeletePlease and Thank You!