Wednesday 14 April 2010

the four maids

Remember that 100% silk dupioni that had the horrendous crease in it? Well, I've been a little busy sewing bee and made these vintage dresses out of it.
Now they're off to meet their wearers. Four Bridesmaids. I'd say for maids they're pretty dressed up! Although I guess that's one of the perks for being a bridesmaid.

They turned out exactly how the bride wanted them (I couldn't be happier). I can hardly wait to see them on the bridesmaids. But we must be patient in such things, the wedding isn't for another 4 weeks.
Invisible zippers are wonderful! They look so professional, and pleasing to the sewing eye.
I was especially happy with the way these turned out.
There's something very satisfying in making 4 of the same dresses, 4 different sizes, and not mixing up the pieces, not even once. You can't see it, and that's the point, but each of these dresses have side pockets. What a fun way to make them a little less formal to wear them at other occasions.
When I get pictures of the four maids actually wearing their dresses, I'll be sure to post them.

6 comments:

  1. these are so beautiful...i can only imagine how lovely the four recipients will be. great job.

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  2. Beautiful - they will be lovely at the wedding, and so fun to dress up or down for a long time later. Much better than the dresses that only get worn once.

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  3. hey thanks for coming to my blog and being so sweet...it is so nice to make new bloggy friends!!! come back and 'see' me again

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  4. They look great!! I did not get the sewing genes in my family, and I am always amazed by what people can create!!

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  5. Those look very nice! It will be fun to have a picture of the four "maids" in them to post with this!

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