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.


14 comments:

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

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

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  3. Simply gorgeous, you look stunning.

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  4. I bow to you! You are fabulous!

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  5. Super cute and it does have an awesome retro feel.

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

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

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

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  9. 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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  10. Great dress! It looks awesome on you!

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  11. So gorgeous and its fits beautifully!

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

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