Friday, August 7, 2009

Stick a fork in me...

I'm D-O-N-E done. What do you think? Much of a change? There are still a few wrinkles back there, but I just don't care. I love this dress and know I've given it my best. Next time I do bias it darn sure won't have a center back seam.

Next up is Vogue 1051. This will be my first attempt at pants in years. What can I say, I seem to be a glutton for punishment.
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  1. UnknownAugust 7, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Dress is still phenomenal! Love the pants pattern, might have to pick up a copy for myself!

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  2. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)August 7, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Frankly I didn't even notice...I was too busy drooling over your killer shoes!

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  3. TrudyAugust 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    There are noticeably a lot less wrinkles. The little bit that's still there, I don't think anyone will notice unless you point it out. They don't look bad. The dress looks fabulous.

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  4. RachelAugust 7, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    I honestly didn't notice the wrinkles in the first dress until you pointed them out. The dress is fantastic. I can't wait to see your review on the pants. I have always had trouble making pants. That Vogue pattern has always appealed to me.

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  5. Karen MillerAugust 7, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Hi! I've been reading your blog for a while now and love watching your projects! The dress looks wonderful so maybe there is hope for me! I am working on Simplicity 3956 (view d, with the straps) and very frustrated with not only the bias/zipper/back thing, but also fitting the bodice on my small chest! There always seems to be something, huh?

    Thanks for all of your inspiration. :-)

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  6. kiltsnquiltsAugust 8, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    That is a big improvement. Although I think it was better fitting than most RTW the first time round, I can see a big difference. Looks great! Good fix!

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  7. EugeniaAugust 8, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    I doubt anyone would have noticed the wrinkles in your first version but you have done a great job with the re-work and, now, it really does look fantastic. This dress is so beautiful and fits you perfectly. I love it.

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  8. Linda LAugust 8, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Lovely dress. Like many others said, I did not notice the wrinkles until you pointed them out. We sewist are very hard on ourselves.

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  9. gwensewsAugust 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful dress. The fabric is so pretty. Nice job eliminating those wrinkles.

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  10. Nancy KAugust 8, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Pants have been a hard fit on me (very flat rear end) I have to say that I became very obsessive about looking at wrinkles on rear ends, and let me tell you that this is nothing, nothing compared to the rear ends I've seen! It looks like the bubbles you have now are from the bottom of the invisible zipper.
    Have you sewn both side of the bottom to the sas? This helps. The really hard part is matching your crossing seams which you have done really well. Let it be, no one, but no one except another compulsive sewer will notice.
    The dress is beautiful and fits you really well and it's flattering.

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  11. RhondaAugust 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Lovely dress! The fabric and style are wonderful and the wrinkles are much less noticable. It is an awesome dress.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 8, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    it is a pretty dress and A plus on effort! It looks much better--hardly see them! I love bias cut garments and thanks about sharing the NO back seam. I will forever think of your dress!

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  13. RoseAugust 8, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Nice fix-looks much better. As Nancy said, no one will notice those winkles except a compulsive sewer. Enjoy wearing your fabulous dress!

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  14. Texas BelleAugust 8, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Very pretty! I love the fabric. Your hair looks nice up like that, too.

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  15. KathiAugust 8, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    It looks much better - you eliminaated most of them. I'll bet if you moved your hand we wouldn't even notice them! Great job on the dress!

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  16. A Notion to SewAugust 8, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Ah, Amanda, the ever-persistent perfectionist! You are the sewing diva!! The dress is gorgeous, it fits you beautifully, and looks to be just as meticulously constructed as all your garments. I'm looking forward to your review of the Alice & Olivia pants.

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  17. CennettaAugust 8, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Very pretty, Amanda.

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  18. TanyAugust 9, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    It's perfect!

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  19. AngelaAugust 10, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    It looks beautiful!! All that hardwork paid off. I love everything you make!

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  20. Mon Café CoutureAugust 13, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Amanda, the dress looks good, wrinkles don't matter as long as you love it.

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