Sunday, 1 May 2011

Final dress wasn't final. It was Penultimate.

dress front
Steven said: Look benign.

I totally tricked you guys. Final dress from last week wasn't final at all. We had another wedding yesterday and I made another dress to celebrate the busiest my social life had been in eight years. I made the dress in the morning and finished two hours before we needed to leave. This isn't advisable.

dress back
Yes: fitting issues. No: don't care.

I made a deep V to the back bodice, and moved the zipper round from the side to the back. And exposed the zipper (yes, Crafterhours, it is a thing). The zipper was very nearly long enough to zip the whole thing through.

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New camera isn't sure what to do with my fake tan.

Steven looked so handsome tourists took pictures with him. True story.

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Not a tourist. That's me.

And we got a night out without small people cramping our style.
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18 comments:

  1. Kat - Housewife Confidential1 May 2011 at 13:39

    best one yet

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  2. KID, MD1 May 2011 at 13:58

    So, you look amazing. I think you've sewn more dresses in the last week then I did in the last 3 months. Wow. And they were all awesome. More wow.

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  3. crafterhours1 May 2011 at 15:12

    What Kat said. This is my favorite. And not only my favorite one that you've made, but my favorite dress I've seen in a long time! Of course, you know how I feel about the exposed zipper :) I'm now determined to replace the bodice length one I just installed for a full-length version.

    Well done you.

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  4. raffertygrey1 May 2011 at 15:45

    Love it, love it, love it. I adore the exposed zip. Whit woo at you both!

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  5. Anonymous1 May 2011 at 15:46

    You look brilliant! Gorgeous. :D

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  6. auntninn1 May 2011 at 16:29

    You and gorgeous. And insane. But I love the dress!

    And I'm laughing at the idea of tourists stopping to take pictures. "Look! A handsome man! In a kilt! It's so authentic, Marge, let's get a picture." :)

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  7. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)1 May 2011 at 16:37

    I love it! you look gorgeous! spectacular!

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  8. Sew Scrumptious1 May 2011 at 17:47

    My favourite one yet although you are clearly insane!! Hurrah for the child free night out too. Hope you had a large drink or 3!!

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  9. pennie1 May 2011 at 21:17

    Definately best yet, I am dotty about it...

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  10. Bagladee1 May 2011 at 21:31

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! Are you going to be selling this pattern. I'm going to a wedding in August and this would be perfect :D

    Emma x

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  11. Shari1 May 2011 at 21:33

    Love it! The fabric and the exposed zipper looks great! Can't believe you made it in a day Whew that's some fast sewing.

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  12. Squam Hill Design1 May 2011 at 21:47

    I have been lurking these past few weeks...and LOVING all of the dresses you've made...but this one really takes the cake... the exposed zip is awesome...great job!

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  13. Anonymous1 May 2011 at 22:36

    Gorgeous! Love the fabric, looks absolutely lovely on you :)

    It's rare to find a man who doesn't look well in a kilt. If only there were an outfit that does that for women!

    Emma

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  14. Pickled Weasel1 May 2011 at 22:48

    Fablious :)

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  15. Dr. Fun (AKA Sister)2 May 2011 at 03:10

    Yowza, LOVE the giant polka dots! FANTASTIC dress - you make a very hot couple....uh, can I get a picture?

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  16. andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com2 May 2011 at 04:23

    definitely my fave!

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  17. Anonymous2 May 2011 at 07:25

    That's great, especially the zip!

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  18. Alison2 May 2011 at 20:06

    Love the exposed zipper, next time use a longer separating one! Love the polka dots too. Wish I had your waist.

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