{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".