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Ma(y)de in the Shade

5/12/2011

 
It's been work, work, work in the Dress of the Month Club basement  this week.  That's fine with me as long as the outcome is a fabulous dress.  Fortunately all indicators point to fabulous for May.
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The pleats at the neckline are looking good.  This fabric loves to be ironed, so the tucks just lay down so nicely. 
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I did opt out on sleeves for this dress.  I feel that sleeveless often makes the cut a little more contemporary.  As much as I love vintage styles, I try to avoid costuminess.  Of course, that might be nearly impossible with this fabric.  It's so very bright and flowery.  No complaints, though. I picked it.  But, I may have to give some added attention to how to tone it down a little.  A neutral belt?  Or  . . . hmm.  I'll do my thinking later.

Although I am making swift progress, the to do list is still on the long side.

Still to do:
1) Try it on and make necessary alterations.
2) Sew the shoulder straps together.
3)  Put in the zipper. 
4)  Hem
5)  Handwork/fix up the lining.

I'm gonna have to knock this one out if I'm going to get to a few other projects I keep thinking about.  Extraneous sundresses are haunting my dreams. 

Portland's unexpectedly blue skies are not helping matters. 

Tilly link
5/23/2011 10:24:33 am

This is looking lovely - I adore the pleated neckline. I really admire the goals of your project. And your admirable list making skills! Oh and the taping the zipper tip - makes me wonder why I hadn't thought of it before.

Just discovered your blog, hence the multi-themed comment!


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    Liz Cowin lives and loves Portland, OR.  She is a sucker for kittens, pretty dresses, black & white movies, and pain au chocolat.  Dress of the Month Club is creative outlet and experiment in selfish dressmaking (among other things).

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