Hello Loves! I've had another "rainman" moment!
As I was watching the Super Bowl this year I was sent a divine inspiration in the wardrobe choice of Ms. Jennifer Hudson.
Now I must admit she's yells a bit much for my taste but I SUFFERED through the performance just to make sure that a CLEAR image of the dress she wore was etched in to my mind. I then, of course, got to work! I remembered that I had this wonderful LARGE remnant of a white poly cotton blend and a random piece of lightweight black stretch cotton. So I got to thinking.... hummm buttons.... I remembered I bought a set of buttons for Sewful and SINCE I happened to not have had a chance to give them to her yet, then maybe I should use them and just buy her some more before I see her..... (I promise to bring a new set BL!!) LOL As far as design I knew I didn't want the weird faux leather top that J.Hud wore with her skirt and I'm FAR shorter than her so my skirt would be shorter.
So I opted for V8633. I loved the sleeve option that was in the pattern and I figured I could bypass one of the darts on each front of the skirt and place my seams and buttons there.
I recently completed reading and trying out samples from my Couture Techniques book, so I was REALLY excited to give this piece that couture look.
PLUS Valentine's Day was quickly approaching and I wanted to wear something nice since the hubster to be and I were going to dinner and a concert. (LALAH HATHAWAY here in ATL AND OMG!! She sang her FACE OFF!! I was second row not only singing along and LOVING it, but wondering where she got that FIERCE skirt she was wearing... I digress) Anywho here's the finish!
Happy Sewing!
Where are you finding these patterns? You are making me want to dust off the sewing machine! LOL Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGood job. I`m your financial advisor when you ready to take it to the next level. So proud of you. We need white DOI approved ball gowns.
ReplyDeleteVery nice
ReplyDeleteWHAT! Those are MY Buttons!! I knew something was amiss! Well, ok, I guess you get a pass since the outfit is so fly. Great job kiddo!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern. I've just watched all the Couture Dress classes on Craftsy - which I just loved. This pattern would be ideal to use those techniques. I love your finished dress as well - stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit on you - it looks terrific! Great job reproducing your inspiration and making it your own!
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