Dreaded patterns Thursday, Jun 4 2009

So last night my husband purchased the Sims 3. I am a huge Sims fan, and I spent much of the night playing!

Today I received our Disney World package vouchers. Which means the trip is only 19 days away. I have one of my dresses to wear there about 98% completed, and still have 5 more dresses to go. Technically I should be able to knock out a dress a day. But I have had issues with my past cherry print dress and the new dress that is almost complete. The issues come from the boob area. I manage to not put enough fabric, and then get the dreaded side boob. And if I put too much fabric or just the right amount it freaking gapes at the boob, still creating side boob. Now this only happens when I do the sweetheart neckline. Which I think the universe is telling me, not to do the sweetheart neckline anymore. But it’s soooo cute!!! And keep in mind, I do not do any of my dresses by pattern. I’m kind of iffy to patterns, and let’s not forget the fact I cannot find any PLUS SIZE 50’s Patterns.

I can understand that during that time, before the dreaded high fructose corn syrup, many women were thinner than they are now, but seriously, us big girls that are addicted to retro clothing, want patterns too! I went to JoAnns a few weeks ago to look into the pattern books. I went to the plus size section as I obviously do…and they had patterns for 40’s themed clothes, and skips right into the 60’s!!! How do you skip a whole damn decade?

So most of my dresses are drawn out while they are being sewn. I have the circle skirt which is easy enough, then add a waist, and its the boob part that is harder. Being that I have gigantic boobs, I have to throw in extra fabric and some darting.

Well today I am “supposed” to clean the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Hopefully..I “clean” and then get back to sewing, taking pictures, and posting for them to see.

Oh yeah, Ren Fair season is right around the corner! Can’t wait.

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I’ve been away far too long Monday, May 11 2009

I know, I know, i have been neglectful to my lovely dress blog. I honestly have not been into sewing lately. I have been really working on my photography, and just enjoying being at home. If you don’t know, I have fibromyalgia, so daily activities are hard as most of my time I am in pain, or just tired. But, I do have good news….

We are going to DISNEY WORLD! Yes, it’s our second trip, commemorating our “fake wedding” in 2007, our honeymoon from our real wedding which was in 2009, and just a vacation that is extremely needed. The trip is June 23-June 30, with my 23rd birthday being on June 24! We are having dinner with Cinderella and the Princesses in the castle on my birthday.

So my projects, well my main project so far is to work on my 50’s style sundresses. I have learned from our last trip to Disney World that clothing is a big factor in tolerating the heat/humidity that is Florida. Last time, I had one dress, and the rest of the time I had capris and shirts, and to be honest I was very uncomfortable. Not only was I uncomfortable because of the heat, I felt that I looked all blob like. I mean, yes I am a big girl, but still, some shots were not flattering.

My fascination with 50’s style dresses is that it looks great on any figure, and is comfortable. And since all of the dresses are the same shape, all I have to do is lay the dresses on top of eachother, fold and roll and pack. I’ll probably take two pairs of shorts, and like 4 shirts just in case. It is imperative that you change your outfit towards the early evening, since you spent all day sweating!

Yay! I am so excited for Disney!
Here is my polka dot dress that I completed and love.

polkadot dress

now although there is a sweater in here, I will not be wearing a sweater in florida! as you can see, I have victory rolls, which I LOVE!

my cherry print dress that I adore, I unfortunately dont have pictures of, i dont know why? lol. but it is awesome!

also here is my fabulous and awesome vintage bathing suit (more cherry print action!)

cherry print suit!

I personally think I look amazing!

Well I’m off to relax since I have a huge pounding sinus headache, and then maybe..just maybe, I may get to work on a new dress.

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I did it! Tuesday, Feb 17 2009

I finally made my cute circle skirt. The pattern ended up being odd, because it was supposed to be 4 panels, but I did three because of lack of fabric yet it fit perfectly. So therefore that means that I measured wrong again, but it turned out to be awesome, especially with the fabric that I have. here are some pictures.

so i am going to make more to put up in my etsy store to sell. i got a couple of requests, and since i am home all day, i can make them, and sell them, and all will be good.

i am going to Disney World for my birthday! with Wesley-this is our 2nd year going on my birthday and it is going to be so much fun. This time, based off of last years weather experiences I am going to make a bunch of 50’s style sun dresses-because they are my favorite and they are comfortable and while I am walking I dont have to worry about being blah. So after I finish cleaning I will be working on the first dress tonight.

tata

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