While I'm excited to go, I had one major hiccup. It's been over a year since any of my formal clothes fit. I have one "maternity" dress, and it looks like a sack, an awkward mauve tent. Not exactly the statement I want to make at this beautiful evening wedding.
After a vision of sixteen outfit changes only to give up and where jeans, I started looking for something new. I found this dress. It's beautiful, sexy, slimming - everything a maternity dress should be. Did you check the price? Yeah, a hundred dollars. I think Tim could take me to small claims court if I spent that on a dress right now. After all, we have a new baby to pay for.
So, I did what any crafty momma does when she can't buy the dress she wants. I headed to the store for fabric to make my version of the dress. To hide pregnant awkwardness and cope with summer heat, I picked a rayon/lycra blend. Unable to find a pattern, I drew out a ridiculous sketch, scrutinized a couple dresses in my closet and started cutting.To be honest, I surprised myself. The dress is a faux wrap (I don't need G untying my dress) accented with cap sleeves and a ruffled neck line. The belt actually ties at the side. The hanger is lame, I know. I promise to take a picture when I wear it Saturday. Also, I will try to make a digital pattern available.
Trying this dress on, I felt prettier than I have in months. Now, I really can't wait for this wedding.
That is beautiful and amazing! You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteI did not get a chance to talk to you last night, but I loved your dress!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI spoke to you only quickly at the wedding and noticed how cute both you and Sarah were in your maternity dresses! and how cool you made it.... I guess I shouldn't expect anything less! :)
ReplyDeleteYou made a dress without a purchased pattern? Without even making one of your own? And it ended up looking lovely??! I am completely impressed!
ReplyDeleteYou are one incredible woman Katie. I am blessed to call you friend.
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