After hours and hours of sewing this is all I have to show for it. There is a lot of hand sewing to this dress. I like hand sewing, but I don't like being lied to. I expected it to take a long time until I was cutting out the pattern pieces and saw those words. Then I thought, "Great, maybe I'll be done by Monday and can wear it to work!" I remember a time when the easy patterns even told you how long it should take to make the garment. Apparently they don't do that anymore.
Okay, enough ranting! Here's a close up of the fabric:
I didn't see how "lizardy" it was when I was at the store. Oh well. I like it. So there.
Earl was much more productive this weekend. First he and some friends (and Eric) went down to Tiburon for a day of fishing. Secondly, he planted this beautiful river birch in our backyard:
So cute! (OMG, is this man fine or what?!)
Hi Betts! You forgot "Tarter Sauce!" The dress is looking great so far- you've probably gotten the slow, tedious part done. It is puzzling what qualifies as 'fast and easy'. I 'd like to see the rating scale they use. I imagine it's a comparison thing- like 'next to brain surgery, this is Fast & Easy! And then there's the "make it tonight, wear it tomorrow" lie. Anymore, I just double all time estimates and pray. Happy sewing! Sandra
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think you've just done all the really difficult parts. Necklines, sleeves, bodices? Ugh. Skirts are easy. Perhaps the joining of the skirt to the waistband might be a wee bit tricky, but probably not. Is there a zipper in the back?
ReplyDeleteMy first thought on seeing your fabric (which is very nice, BTW) was that it looked like the color palette you'd see in a Monet painting. Maybe water lilies or something like that. I can see why you thought "lizardy", but it wasn't my first thought.
Lizardy?? noooo way girl! It's looking great. You'll be on the home run now-the hardest bits are done.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so pretty...I may need to go get the pattern.
ReplyDelete'next to brain surgery, this is Fast & Easy!' Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaha!
ReplyDeleteThe big pattern producers are full of it.
Now, what is 'it?' I haven't found a suitable replacement. I don't like the word crap. I quit swearing ages ago but it's come back big time. I blame the net. Why not? Blame the net for everything. It's much nicer than blaming Canada. I try to say odd things instead, Bosh! Heavens to Betsy! LOL I even think in cussing. Help.
It's very nice and appears to be lizard free. Looks like a lovely abstract painting to me.