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?
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!)
That other pile on my desk is the fabric and pattern for this dress.
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.
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!
what a fabulous colour, love the lining too! Happy Woyww
(Lyn) at #22!
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
Lol! Pieces 1 and 2 look like shoe templates… good luck – love the colour of the coat.
Helen 18
That colour is stunning…you’re so talented.
Thanks for letting me take a peek…
Enjoy the Easter weekend ~ Have fun Neesie #32
Beautiful fabrics. Love your new dress pattern. Take care, & enjoy peeking at the WOYWW desks this week. Zo xx 78
Wow, I wish I could follow a pattern when I sew. I don’t or can’t seem to do that, much less cut one out. Lovely fabric and beautiful dress. Have a great Easter and happy WOYWW from #6.
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
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
Oooh I love both the dress and the jacket – have fun making the new one too! Hope you have a great Easter – Sunshine Girl no. 57
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 🙂
…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
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.
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.
LOVE the look of that dress!!! It is going to look amzing, hope to see the finished dress soon! Happy Easter
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
Love the Donna Karan dress. And the paisley lining is gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing. #35
Blimey, that dress looks complicated! I love the lining of that jacket x
Sophie no.71
beautiful dress and I love the pattern for the white dress. I need to sew more but never seem to have the time. Hope you have a happy Easter. Vickie #60
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