Happy Wednesday everyone.  Today’s desk isn’t real exciting to look at, but I’m pleased with my progress.  The green jacket just needs the hand work on the sleeve linings and buttons.  Isn’t that lining cool?

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Yes, it will be done in time for this Easter.  I’ll probably wear it with the dress I made for last year’s Resurrection Sunday.  I did pick the green fabric to go with that floral print, after all. (The lining, I know, clashes horribly.  But I won’t be wearing it lining side out!)

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That other pile on my desk is the fabric and pattern for this dress.

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I spent a while last night going through the reviews on Pattern Review.  Lots of helpful tips there for most any pattern you’re thinking of making.

This pattern is going to be quite a challenge. Here is the sketch of the dress and pattern pieces.

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Now I ask, do any of those even remotely resemble a garment pattern piece to you?

Well, maybe #6, the back neck facing, but that’s about it.

I’m making it out of that navy knit I got for $1 a yard.  If I like it (and can stand the thought of making another) I love to try it in something brighter, like a red or fuschia.

We’ll see.  All the pattern reviewers suggested we keep the seam rippers handy with this one, lol.

If you’re wondering why I shared a photo of my desk, it’s because there’s a whole bunch of us who LIKE to check out what others are up to each week.  Hence, What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday.

Whatever you’re doing, I hope you have a wonderful week creating!

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19 thoughts on “WOYWW – Donna Karan Wrap Dress Vogue 1087

  1. You are such a wonderful seamstress!!! You make me want to finish cleaning up my sewing space, now that my crafting area is in (somewhat) order!

    Happy Easter to you,
    :)trisha
    #38

  2. That colour is stunning…you’re so talented.
    Thanks for letting me take a peek…
    Enjoy the Easter weekend ~ Have fun Neesie #32

  3. Beautiful fabrics. Love your new dress pattern. Take care, & enjoy peeking at the WOYWW desks this week. Zo xx 78

  4. i wish i could sew, but im not a sewer lol, that dress looks very complicated, would love to see the finish article – thanks for the peep

    Hugs
    Judie no 121

  5. I do love finding the fabric inspired WOYWW, I’m a keen sewer aswell as papercrafter. I’m taking a dressmaking course at the moment, not finished my first garment yet. Hope it turns out aswell as yours do! Suzanne #100

  6. ok, was going to comment on the jacket, lining and your sewing abilities, but then I saw your April Fools Day post….and got blown away!!!! EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, lol, omg, too gross….I am now rendered speechless! #44 and waving hi from the spring laden hills of North Carolina 🙂

  7. …your one clever lady…i loVe the jacket lining it’s stunning, and yes on the clash front…as for the pattern it s just gorgeous a very flattering dress me thinks…Mel

  8. Love the cheerful lining, definitely one of the pluses about lined clothing, you can go quite mad! Pretty dress, so it looks like you’re good to go for Easter Sunday 2012! I’ve made tailored lined jackets, it I wouldn’t tackle that vogue pattern..specially in a knit, you are very clever.

  9. The Donna Karan dress looks fab – hope we see it made up. Such a cold snowy day here – I have been happily sewing and watching the snowflakes fall.

  10. Love that lining! I admire anyone who can sew. It’s something I just loathe doing myself. 🙂 Have a Happy Easter and WOYWW! Warmly, Tracy #28

  11. I love that Donna Karan dress, very nice. It does look challenging though. I can never seem to make clothes for me that I like so I am always envious of someone who can! Happy WOYWW #31

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