You only get one chance to make a LAST impression
Isn’t this a gorgeous piece of fabric? It’s called “Imperial Garden” by Michael Miller. I have three yards.
I bought it because it was so similar to the small print I used for Kate in my Kate & Friends pattern. It is a much larger print -- full-size for a real human being.
I don’t know why I bought it. Perhaps a dress, but we never go anywhere special.
Now, my 50th high school reunion is coming up. I want to make a good impression. I’d love to wear a dress like Kate’s, but strapless dresses are not for me at this time in my life. I am still slim enough to wear a long sheath, but I can’t decide on the bodice design. I’ll have to go out looking for patterns right away. I hope my friend Yvonne (a seamstress) has some open time between now and October 10.
Any suggestions will be welcome.
The last time I saw my classmates I looked like this:
I bought it because it was so similar to the small print I used for Kate in my Kate & Friends pattern. It is a much larger print -- full-size for a real human being.
I don’t know why I bought it. Perhaps a dress, but we never go anywhere special.Now, my 50th high school reunion is coming up. I want to make a good impression. I’d love to wear a dress like Kate’s, but strapless dresses are not for me at this time in my life. I am still slim enough to wear a long sheath, but I can’t decide on the bodice design. I’ll have to go out looking for patterns right away. I hope my friend Yvonne (a seamstress) has some open time between now and October 10.
Any suggestions will be welcome.
The last time I saw my classmates I looked like this:
Labels: friends, history, paper pieced people
posted by Christine Thresh at 7:28 PM
8 Comments:
Mr C's 50th is next week-end in Ft. Wayne, IN. It is not my reunion and I don't know what to wear!
I can't get any idea from him about what types of events we will attend.
You aren't so changed. Something tells me that your classmates won't have trouble recognizing you.
That is a stunning piece of fabric! I think you're right to stick with uncluttered, classic lines for the dress and allow the fabric to speak for itself.
I don't know how useful it would be to you, but there are websites which have thumbnails of patterns. That might let you get a jump start on looking before you go to the store. Here's one such site:
http://www.sewingpatterns.com/
As lovely today as yesterday.
Don't stress about it too much, will you remember what other's wore after the fact?
I'd do as Tanya suggested, I do all my shopping armchair style, then let my feet take me to the purchase. Simplicity, Vogue, McCalls, they're all there online.
Three yards doesn't seem like very much. What width? What is the repetition? The print is lovely. What type of fabric? This could be really stunning.
Yep, it is a gorgeous fabric. I doubt I could cut it up - that is why I have so much fabric. Besides, if I use it I won't have it anymore!
I am a little like Del, I don't think I could bear to cut that up.
Your 'young' photo is lovely.
I am hopeless at recognizing faces of old classmates!
Nancy, Del, and Meggie,
I won't be cutting it up very much. I visited Yvonne today and we worked out how to use most of the fabric for a floor length skirt. We may also get a little top out of the remainder.
We will definitely need to see the finished product!
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