I recently started sewing lessons (yay!). It's one of those things that I've been wanting to do for a long time. I grew up sewing pillows, curtains and crafty stuff. I've always enjoyed sewing, but what I really wanted to make was fitted dresses. I had no idea where to begin. For this first dress I learned to make a pattern from scratch for a dress that I sketched out (wow.... so much more intense than I imagined). I had lots of help, made lots of mistakes and learned a lot. It was so much fun and I can't wait to use this pattern again to make another dress!
This project gave me butterflies. I really want to be the kind of person who keeps learning all throughout life. Don't you? Thanks for taking a peek at my first fitted dress! I hope there will be many more lessons to come... xo. elsie
P.S. For those curious, I am taking private sewing lessons from my talented seamstress friend, Missy. She works for Red Velvet and is currently working with me on our Spring collection. We love her a lot.
Wow, you did an amazing job!!! I love the collar! :)
Posted by: kate gabrielle | October 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Super pretty! I'm taking sewing right now... I hope my prjects will eventually look like that!
xo, Georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | October 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM
wow.. is cool.. :) http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: irene wibowo | October 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM
This makes me think of a sailor, so adorable! Keep it up!
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Posted by: Kathryn Shaw | October 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Wow! I wish I could sew dresses! I think all I can manage is hemming things. You did a great job. Love the detailed collar!
Posted by: Marisa | October 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Really pretty! I have a sewing machine, but unfortunately no free time... Learning to sew is definately on my to-do list, though!
Posted by: Lauren Helen | October 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Looks great!! definitely alot better than the first dress I ever made...!
Posted by: Miranda | October 27, 2011 at 10:47 PM
OMG! Your *first* dress? That is crazy good! You have some kinda talent and/or a heck of a teacher!
Posted by: Ayana | October 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Yay Elsie! It looks lovely, I start sewing lessons next week! I can't wait :D
Posted by: Joelle Raynes | October 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Ooo congratulations! It looks great! Sewing is so addictive, and you're lucky to have a knowledgable friend to teach you! Have fun learning.
Posted by: kristin | October 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Not too shabby!
Posted by: Lily | October 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM
It's beautiful! You did such a great job, what an exciting achievement. Kudos Elsie! :]
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | October 27, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Learning to pattern and sew a dress is also on my list of things to learn! Great job, it's beautiful!
Posted by: Carly | October 27, 2011 at 11:11 PM
that collar is so precious!
Posted by: cori | October 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Gorgeous dress! I just love the collar to bits. I can't wait to see more from you soon. So far so good. :D
XOXO
Posted by: Annalise Furman | October 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM
This dress fits so well! You're so good with your hands.
Posted by: Joy | October 27, 2011 at 11:20 PM
ooh - love this! It turned out so well! maybe add it to the next red velvet release? :)
Posted by: erinkathleen | October 27, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations! Success! This belt is gorgeous. Where u did buy it?
Posted by: Renata Trindade | October 27, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Super cute!!! I too have been trying my hand at sewing lately :) It is such a precise art... I am working on it. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Posted by: Tori | October 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM
beautiful dress, love it
Posted by: Zane | October 28, 2011 at 12:26 AM