I am working on some Pattern Whisperer posts so stay tuned next week for something in that category. In a different category, I had a couple of new posts on the Craftsy Sewing blog that may be of interest. Links to the posts are above the photos.
And another post that published yesterday, how to make a party dress quickly. You may know my attitude toward some party or formal clothes - instead of treating them as precious garments with every detail inside and out stitched to perfection, I actually think party clothes are one step up from costumes. In that they are slightly ephemeral - often a style or trend that will evaporate - and usually made for limited wear.
Craftsy Sewing Blog: Party Dress Shortcuts, How to Make an Elegant Dress in a Hurry
Anyone agree with my philosophy on sewing formal clothes?
Happy Sewing, Beth
Some good ideas in the party dress post. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLoved the party dress post and yes, I do agree with your thoughts. Even if you really love it, chances are you couldn't wear it again for a couple of years because the same people would see you:)
ReplyDeleteI love this discover look, I've been following this for a while now, I wondered for a while what the style was called :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this.
I never thought of party clothes that way, but you are right! One step up from costumes! On the costume note, I made my son-in-law a ninja costume for Halloween. My husband would hear me agonizing over a tiny imperfection and remind me it was "just a costume." Multiple times. My daughter has reported that SIL is wearing the costume for fun on a regular basis, so that particular costume may be a step up from party clothes! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Beth, thanks for sharing! I am sure I'll use them both! I, like you, think of year end as being that much closer to spring/summer too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! This will come in handy as I am starting on a dress for my daughter's Christmas dance party.
ReplyDeleteThe advice you gave me back when I was making my first opera ball gown has stuck with me and transformed my thinking about both formal clothes and costumes. Going quickly makes the whole process more fun--it's like I allow myself to sew in ways I would never on a nice piece of fabric for an everyday garment. It's all just for fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the Fit on the Fly tips!
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