(Yes--she's wearing high heels. She loves being almost as tall as Dad).
I ended up making Kelly's costume for her play. I just couldn't bring myself to spend exorbitant amounts of money on a dress that was too grown up, hardly modest at all, with no guarantee that it would fit. So, I bought the material on Friday after work. I started cutting it out on Sat. afternoon and by Sunday evening here is the finished product. (She had to turn it in on Monday). I'm relieved it's just a costume because it's not as exact as I would have liked.
Evidence would suggest that I am a little tired and frazzled from a couple of late nights. 1). Unsecured hair blowing around. 2). Rumpled shirt and sweat pants. 3). What happened to my smile? It's like only half of my mouth really felt like doing it. 4). Don't even tell me about the bags under my eyes.
Kelly does not wear heels at all. These are the biggest pair that I have (size 10). Notice her heel hanging off the back. When did my little girl grow up so much?!!
(See what I mean about the hair and the half smile? I seriously needed to go to bed. Kelly was livin' it up being taller than mom.)
All in all, it really wasn't a bad project. It made me wish that I had more room and better tools. I also wouldn't mind taking a class on altering patterns. It took me over 3 hours just to trace and cut out this dress because I wanted to make sure it would fit. I still don't think I altered the pattern a well as I could have--but I couldn't figure out how else to do it! I should say that this is the pattern that I used. However in the interest of time and money I did not do a tulle overlay or line the dress either. I totally would have if it wasn't "just a costume," but since it was I just skipped it. I think the total cost on the dress was about $24, not including the pattern. Not too bad!! I got a smokin' deal on the fabric: 4 yards for $18. Hurray! That part made the whole thing a little easier. Kelly's happy. I'm totally relieved that it's done and it turned out well enough. I'm excited to see her perform in it. I am grateful to my mother for teaching me how to sew, as well as spending lots of hours and late nights making things for me so that I could be successful. I love you mom!
6 comments:
It looks great Janet! Nice job. Kelly's lucky to have you. And you look pretty, rumpled shirt or no. :)
I agree with Delia! You are beautiful Janet no matter what you are wearing! I'm so impressed that you can sew like you do! I love reading the blogs and it helps to know what's going on. I just wanted to know that we read them too... I just learned how to comment :-)! Love you! A
Ahhh-Mazing, Janet! I can't wait to hear how the play goes and Kelly looks so beautiful!
You are amazing! I can't believe it - we were just talking about you buying fabric a week before this and now you're already done! Can't wait to see Kelly in the play!
Wow ! Awesome job!! And WHAT?? WHEN did Kelly sprout up so tall?? Oh my gosh!! Let us know how the play turns out -- wish I could be there to see it!!
It looks great. I so wish I could sew. And oh my goodness I can't believe how grown up she is! As far as your half smile and rumples-you're not alone! Been there, done that-almost everyday! :)
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