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Sewing Shenaniganz

Dude. I have a wedding this weekend.

But, it’s not my wedding.

Although, the director of the department did call out to my open-office environment last Friday, “Hey, Nell, when’s your wedding again?”

All of the heads turned.

Me: “Ummm, it’s not my wedding. I’m just going to it. To dance and stuff.”

So, yeah, that was a thing and it happened.

After I couldn’t find a dress I liked for a price I liked, mi madre suggested I make my own.

Not a bad idea. Wanna see some pics o’ the process? Thine wish. It is my command.

This was my concept-sketch. Well, one of many. The rest are scattered about notepads throughout my office and house and bookbag. And most aren't this complete, either. Only a neckline here, a skirt there.
This was my concept-sketch. Well, one of many. The rest are scattered about notepads throughout my office and house and bookbag. And most aren’t this complete, either. Only a neckline here, a skirt there.

So, I’m looking for a full, swing-y skirt because: dancing. Of course. My forever-priority.

Also, the material is really light and flowy, so I decided I wanted a nice cowl neckline and promptly Pinterest-ed up some mad hot research.

Frankendress! Nothing like using three patterns from three different suppliers from three different eras.
Frankendress! Nothing like using three patterns from three different suppliers from three different eras.

But, basically: great skirt pattern, cowl neckline and badda bing, badda boom, that’s the plan, Stan.

If you're crafting and you know it, clap your hands *clap clap*
If you’re crafting and you know it, clap your hands *clap clap*

Yeah. The cutting out was a feat in itself. The bodice is close to being done. Maybe. I need to find an invisible zipper. And sew a skirt and a waist band and a hem and some sleeves.

And find my red fascinator.

I fly out to the wedding on Thursday.

I have two nights left.

Pray for me. (LAUREN, DO YOU BELIEVE IN ME??)

;),
N

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