{new dresses}

Now that camp is over I finally had a chance to do a mini photo shoot with my dresses that I made/bought over the summer.  I love all of them so much! 

I just finished this dress last week.  It was my first dress to make from vintage fabric my mom bought at an estate sale and a vintage pattern I bought from Ebay.  I only had just over 3 yards so I had to put a white band at the bottom to make up for the lack of fabric. I think it was just serendipitous because I actually really like the band now  and can't imagine the dress without it :-)  When I saw the fabric I immediately pictured it as being a glamorous house dress (if there is such a thing!)

Now, this dress is ah-mazing!  I love it sooo much that I am making another dress from this same pattern!  I call this dress "The Galaxy Dress"  because of the pattern :-)  I thought the fabric was a nice polka dot without being too stereotypical or boring.  It's really the most comfortable and flattering dress I have made yet!

I love this dress.  I guess it isn't fair to single just one dress out, but I love the pattern and fabric I made it out of.  Not to mention the 50's pin I found at a flea market!  So cute!  I only wish that at some point I can lose a little weight because I foolishly made it to my actual measurements instead of adding an inch or two to actually breathe :-/  This is also my first attempt at making a belt!  I'd never known you could do such a thing :-)

I didn't actually make this dress, but I bought it on Ebay for 8 dollars (after shipping)!!!  Can you believe that?  The posting on Ebay really didn't have a good picture of the dress, and because of this fact, I almost didn't bid on it.   But I really am glad that I did!  When I got it, it sure looks like it's a genuine 1950's dress!  I couldn't believe it!  I just love the fresh, light colors.  I call it "The Sherbet Dress".

no internet=boo

I deeply regret that I have not posted in so very long.  The internet service where I work and live has been down for a month and a half now and it is proving to be quite frustrating and handicapping.  So much has happened, I'm afraid I'll forget most of it....

A summary:  I have been sewing  up a storm every weekend at my moms (since I don't have room to sew where we are) and my photography business is seeming to finally pick up.  I have to admit the last week or so I have been feeling like a traitor.  I have been looking at pictures of my old hair and been missing modern fashions and shoes...  I have always wanted to be "vintage", but I'm doubting my ability to stick with it...  I'm hoping I'm just tired and when I regain some semblance of normalcy I will be inspired again... *sigh*

Next week I am planning on doing a mini photo shoot with me  in my outfits I have made over the summer, so, I shall be posting photos soon :-)

Well, I must be off to work...  ta ta for now!