Alison and I are doing a little easter dress sew-along. Thank goodness for that because it is turning out to be quite a project.
Before I talk about the beast, here is a selection of fabric I am auditioning for Asha's Easter dress. None of it is enough to make a big puffy dress I am after, but I could make the top with white and the skirt with color. They are all machine washable, and comes out of the dryer almost wrinkle free, a big plus. The white on the left is a medium weight cotton/lycra poplin from Vogue Fabric in IL.
The blue is cotton with lovely needlework that Scott's mom gave me.
The white on the right is a seersucker from a quilting shop in Kaua'i.
The hot pink is cotton/poly. Although it is not a traditional easter color, it is really growing on me. I am tempted to run back to the store for more yardage so I can make a whole dress out of it.
This is what my sewing area looks like right now. The beast is on the ironing board, a HUGE petticoat for the easter dress. Or, I should say it will become one hopefully soon. I got all the pieces cut out and layers together into circles Saturday. 25 yards of gathering to be done, and then it will be attached to a tank top. A big thank you to Scott's mom, who ran to the fabric store for me when I realized that I didn't have enough netting and lining. 
My mom's best friend sent me a box of Japanese noodles and sweets.
Here is Kai enjoying Strawberry Pocky. Yum!
8 comments:
I've got too much to write so I'll call you but at least you have some great things to snack on to get you through all the sewing. I had to eat a whole bar of dark chocolate to get me through the first one.
I can't wait to see how beautiful Asha's dress will be. I've been tackling my girl's dresses, hopefully I'll have them finished this week :)
Marie,
it all looks like so much fun. I bought fabric for the first time online for Eliza's easter dress. now I have to get it done. I am thinking more of a memorial day dress! Mom and dad C are coming soon and we are leaving for the smokey mountains so somethings gotta give. :o) I love the fabric and can't wait to see her dress when it is done.
~Kim
うどんに目が釘付けだわ。そして開くんの笑顔最高。
スカート楽しみにしてるね。
Alison,
I will call you once I get going. I am determined to finish the slip tonight.
Meredith,
Yay! you are sewing again. Are you making three dresses?
Kim,
Where did you get the fabric from? I am always looking for good online sources fabric. Sounds like a fun trip coming up for you guys. Take lots of pics!
カローラちゃん
うどんがね、インスタントなのにとっても美味しいのよ。でも子供たちも大好きですぐになくなりそう。
good luck with that petticoat. it sounds like a whole lot of gathering! have fun with that. :)
OOh, it sounds fabulous! I can't wait to see the final product. Also, that Japanese candy looks yummy...I love anything sweet!
Hi Marie,
I saw your comment on my blog regarding your order. Please email me at custserv(at)twiddletails(dot)com. Thanks!
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