Hellloooooooooooooooooooo lol.
Today my mom and I (along with the girls) went up to Nashville to my FAVORITE fabric store, Textile Fabrics.
They had their annual 1/2 off sale. OMG....We got SO much good stuff. I'll show all of that later on but I am SO...SO...SO...SO...SO ready for fall sewing. You have NO idea lol. I got my new BWOF today and I haven't even opened it.Not even wanting to LOOK at summer stuff lol.
Look at my girls...they were SO sleepy lol
They kept their hair tied up so it wouldn't mess up...no field trip is complete without a blanket lol.
I didn't take any pics of fabric or video or any of that stuff this time. I was on a MISSION lol. I did get pics of the girls in the crown lol
Do y'all notice the colors that Kayla is wearing?!?! I'm just saying lol....
Yes, Jaelyn loved the crown lol.
I also picked up the latest edition of Threads. I REALLY like this magazine.
I was able to get some knitting done on the way up....
When I make a little more progress I'll show you guys what it is SUPPOSED to be lol.
Pattern Review Vogue 8472
Pattern Description:
Lined dress has front princess seams, gathered front, back darts,
gathered A-line skirt, back zipper and contrast midriff, bodice side
and bodice back. Length is mid-knee.
Pattern Sizing:
8-16
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the pattern ok. I didn't like the panel in the front once I
finished the dress. I just think I picked the wrong fabric for it. It
was too stiff.
Fabric Used:
Pique
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I don't think I will sew it again. The pattern was easy enough, I just
think my fabric choice was wrong. Maybe it will grow on me...Right now
it's just kinda blah.
Ok that's it for me today!
Toodles!
I really like this dress on you. I can see what you mean about the fabric being a little stiff, but I don't think that's a bad thing. Maybe you could try it with a bold coloured belt and shoes and see if you like that better. I like your hair like that, too. And I love the pic of your sleeping girls - too cute for words!
Posted by: Carol Trendall | July 09, 2008 at 10:29 PM
You look so pretty in this dress, it looks very classic too, love it with the necklace. Looking forward to seeing all your fabric goodies!
Posted by: Allisonc | July 10, 2008 at 12:29 AM
I wanted to let you know that I like the pattern reviews that you have been doing lately. It is helpful to hear what you think about your experience with a pattern, even if I never make it.
I was also wondering...
1. What do you like so much about Threads?
2. How do you decide how much fabric to buy when you go out, especially if you don't have a specific pattern in mind at the moment?
Posted by: Stephanie | July 10, 2008 at 03:28 AM
Gurl I love hobby field trips!! :o)
So glad you got some great deals!
And I love your Michelle Obama/Jackie O. look!!! :oD
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | July 10, 2008 at 05:35 AM
i wish i could get my girls to tie their hair up... but then again i don't tie mine up anymore. oh and i love your new hair cut .. i know i'm late.
fab dress!
Posted by: carmell | July 10, 2008 at 06:15 AM
I personally like the dress on you. I even think that this panel in the front requires some kind of 'stiffness' of the fabric to sit properly. Imagine you would have used a soft(er) fabric, it might all hang down on you.... Well, just my 2cents of opinion....
Posted by: KayB | July 10, 2008 at 06:40 AM
A fabric store trip sounds awesome! I loved car trips and just like your girls I took a blanket to sleep on in the car. What fun!
Your dress is super cute. I say try it again in another fabric if you don't like this fabric. But the simplicity gives you lots of ways to wear it.
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Cassandra | July 10, 2008 at 07:00 AM
I see you Kayla!
Posted by: 1969 | July 10, 2008 at 07:41 AM
I think that dress is gorgeous! So chic. Can't ever go wrong in a classic black dress :)
The girls are so cute! Rockin the crowns!
Posted by: jillian | July 10, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Very cute dress! The girls look so cute sleeping!
Posted by: Michelle | July 10, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Oooh what a fun day. LOVING that dress. Can you make me one? (:-)
Posted by: Jeanine | July 10, 2008 at 10:55 AM
OMG.. AKA at heart.. you totally called it! That dress, TOO cute.. and if I haven't said it yet, your hair.. FAB!
Posted by: yaiAnn | July 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I love your dress!!!!! That pattern was my original plan for the brown fabric. The girls look so cute.
Posted by: Lashell | July 10, 2008 at 11:11 AM
It's a very cute dress and looks nice on you, but you can tell that the fabric has a crisp hand. It kind of reminds me of the retro dresses of the 50's & 60's.
Posted by: Erica B. | July 10, 2008 at 11:20 AM
"I'm just saying" Dying laughing! Leave that baby alone! She got the crown on so it don't matter! LOL
Is it me or is your haircut getting cuter?! LOL
Posted by: Christina | July 10, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Great dress on you! Cute pictures of sleeping sweeties. :)
Posted by: tiennie | July 10, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Wow, ya'll drove right past my house, didn't you? :-)
You look SO cute in your black dress!
I can't wait to see what all ya'll bought at the textile place. I'm starting to think that I'd better try and get back into sewing. There are SO many beautiful fabrics out there these days. But I don't trust myself to sew. I'm a mess!!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dawn Bibbs | July 10, 2008 at 05:18 PM
I think this dress looks great on you. Very classic.
Posted by: Kasey | July 10, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Great dress and photo. You look great. I can't wait to see what goodies you picked up.
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2008 at 10:28 PM
That dress is stunning on you! So chic with the new cut!
Posted by: Dee | July 11, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Beautiful dress, Adrienne, you look so classy!
Posted by: Isabelle | July 11, 2008 at 04:48 AM
Love the dress on you!Great job!
Can't wait to see what you bought at the fabric store.
Posted by: gold | July 11, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Luv the dress...it's simple & chic. You could jazz it up by adding color to your shoes & accessories.
The girls are workin' that crown!
Posted by: Maiisha | July 11, 2008 at 11:24 AM
I like the dress. You look so nice!
Posted by: Muriel | July 11, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Another gorgeous dress! It looks great on you! I only wish I could sew like that.
Posted by: Lara | July 11, 2008 at 09:39 PM
You are becoming quite a dressmaker, my friend! Another fabulous dress, WELL DONE!!!
Posted by: Tany | July 13, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Cute ~ Cute!
Posted by: Kim Brown | July 15, 2008 at 01:46 PM