We keep having glimpses of summer a few lovely days, hot or warm and then the cloud takes over and rain is forecast for tomorrow. These roses are beautiful they start out this rich yellow and then fade to yellow and pink. If I wasn't so lazy I would find out what they are called. My son gave them to my mum for christmas and couldn't understand why she wanted a plant that looked dead, we sent some photos.
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| Roses from my mums garden |
Having finished the work for the exhibition I am now sewing a dress for my nephew's wedding in two weeks time. Its posh, morning suits for the men so I thought I ought to have a posh frock.
Patterns have changed so much since my early sewing days. Everything machine stitched, no facings, turn overs and hems sewn before the side seams. Had a lot of trouble dealing with the neckline just a 1cm turn over, I fear I have stretched the fabric but hopefully a good press will sort it. I have decided after just having done the armholes that less care actually works best, they worked quite easily. Also Vogue patterns seem to be made for very tall women, so had to take about five inches out of the length so hope it still looks like the original when finished.
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| Vogue pattern |
Sixty pounds worth of fabric to cut, nerve racking but it would have cost a lot more to buy a dress like this. The fabric is not pink it is burgundy wine coloured
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| Silk Dupion |
By the way for those of you living in the UK it was actually cheaper to send off to the States for this pattern, even with postage.
gosh what a fabulous dress Debbie, please post photos of it all finished and modeled!
ReplyDeleteHi Mo, its finished, can't say I am one hundred percent happy with it but photos will follow.
DeleteHi Debbie - thanks for leaving a comment on my blog - that way I found your blog, it looks like my kind of work. I'll be back. Can't wait to see the finished dress, I have the pattern and am thinking about the top - in handwoven fabric.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, and welcome, I think it would look fabulous in one of your handwoven fabrics, but the top isnt seperate its the dress folded up, it has buttonholes in the hem and then you place buttons at different heights to make the different lengths. You might be able to adapt it if you are clever with dress making.
Delete60 pounds of fabric.. .wow.. pattern looks fantastic too.
ReplyDeleteMe, too -- I can't wait to see the dress. I love your roses -- a similar type is available in flower shops once in a while here -- the colors are almost indescribable, they seem to glow as they change and become even more beautiful. If you discover the variety, please let us know!
ReplyDeleteMy son took pictures at the wedding now I just need to wait until he forwards them to me.
DeleteI expect my mum knows the variety of the rose, I will try and remember to ask her.