Thursday, September 15, 2011

Simplicity 2473: A long time coming


Way back in March TC bought me the awesomest birthday present ever: a dress form. This dress was my first project using the dress form to fit. I cut it out in a size 14 and shaped it to fit. I pinched a little here, a little there, took in the waist to fit me exactly, slimmed down the skirt from a 14 to a 12, and voila! A perfect fitting dress. I also lengthened the skirt by 3 inches, and still, I think I could have lengthened it just a bit more.




I love the rolled collar like crazy. I think it's adorable and a little bit retro. I have trouble with the back of the collar standing up a bit, but luckily it doesn't show up in these photos.


I love to wear a little brooch on the collar. 

Overall I like this dress. The extra effort in fitting really paid off. I finished it in April and it's gotten quite a bit of wear since then, which brings me to my shoes...

Guess Patches in black leather. They are comfortable. So comfortable. and I love wearing them.

We bought them in March from DSW and they have been getting a lot of wear since then.


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14 comments:

  1. GinnieSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Crazy adorable. And the perfect color for you. Excellent job!

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  2. LisaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love this on you it's such a beautiful colour. The fit you have achieved is awesome.

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  3. angelaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    gorgeous.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Simply gorgeous, you look stunning.

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  5. EmSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I bow to you! You are fabulous!

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  6. JenniSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Super cute and it does have an awesome retro feel.

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  7. Rich and BrianneSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love that dress. I would totally buy it :)

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Super beautiful :)

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  9. Tammy ChenaultSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wow, fabulous job on the sewing! And I love the style. Impressive, Kristina!!

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  10. EugeniaSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Stunning! You look very stylish and elegant in this perfectly fitted dress.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Hiya, Thanks for fixing the link to your blog from Patternreview. I'm loving what you're sewing up. Truly! And I was so curious whether you were the latina and see you have a latino in your life. :) The "Gordita" gave it away. I'm from Colombia. Anywho. I've put your blog in my feeds. It's awesome!

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  12. ShannonSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Great dress! It looks awesome on you!

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  13. SuzySeptember 20, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    So gorgeous and its fits beautifully!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    What a beautiful dress! Excellent fit and colour. Damn...I really want one!

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