Monday, August 2, 2010
Yikes, I need a LWD (Little White Dress) ASAP!!!
Ok, a week ago I was just complaining about not having a LBD (Little Black Dress) and I just found out that I need a LWD for a wedding I'm invited to on Sunday. Heck, I don't have a LBD (I used to but I wore it out), let alone a LWD. Hey I don't get invited to those fancy "shin-digs" that require all white outfits. Plus I honestly don't like to sew all white clothing. One of the reasons I usually refrain from sewing or wearing white is mainly due to its potential to get dirty and how bad wrinkles look in white. My issues aside, the wedding calls for everyone to wear white so I don't want to be the one standing out! What am I going to do??? I did a quick Google search on LWD's but all I got was a ton of wedding related dresses. So I decided to skip the internet search to find inspiration. Plus, it's already Monday, and it would be better if I could find the fabric and pattern in my stash so I can begin the dressmaking process. Well I searched through the fabrics in my stash and needless to say I didn't have much to choose from. I had a few yards of white stretch poplin, some other mystery stretch fabric, & what looked like peachskin type fabric. After seeing the white peachskin, I began feeling somewhat hopeful. It's a polyester fabric that has a great drape and has texture similar to the surface of a peach (which I think it's name is derived, but don't quote me on that). Furthermore it's not too heavy or too light and it's pretty wrinkle resistant. Now I had to find the perfect pattern for it. That's when I thumbed through my pattern binder and ran across Butterick 5212. The drape of the fabric would be perfect for this dress!
By the look of this pattern everything seems pretty straight forward. My only issue is the back of the dress which is cut low for my taste and given the occasion. I'll have to figure out a way to modify it so I can wear a regular bra with it. Anyway I've got much work to do with this new dress and I still have to wrap up a few other projects and tasks. So please pray for me. I'm going to have to be on the grind this week. I'll keep you posted on my progress (wink)!!! And for curiosity sake, I just have to ask "Do you have a LWD"? I hope I'm not the only woman out there who currently doesn't have a LBD or a LWD! LOL!
I was going to say no, but actually I do have a little ecru dress - in jersey - like a tennis mom zip front thing. It's not formal but people seem to really like it. I don't do white because I look pale and hideous in it. But ecru or bone or pale cream can work, on occasion. I find it so strange that everyone will wear white to the wedding - even the guys? Doesn't the bride worry about blending in on her special day? I can't wait to see how the dress turns out.
ReplyDeleteWhite is very limited in my wardrobe. If I ever have a white garment, you can bet your life I will end up with my lunch down the front of it.
ReplyDeleteI try to stay away from white as well for that very same reason.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern choice. I'm sure the dress will look very nice. Good luck.
Trudy
www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
I don't have a LWD but I have had in the past and, if the weather is good, I think that a white dress can look lovely. Good luck with yours - I think the pattern is great and will look fabulous in your nice drapey fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love white. I wear it all the time, all summer long. I'm not bold enough to wear if much after Labor Day. But since I live in GA I will wear it until the 2nd week of October. I just love the way it looks on my skin. Especially paired with silver.
ReplyDeleteCome on. Give white a chance....
I don't own a little white dress or a little black dress either, so don't feel bad! I can't wait to see how the dress looks!
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I decided not to make any black dresses as I had several LBD's in my closet. Then last year, while taking inventory I noticed not a lot of black in my closet. So I sew several black garments including two black dresses. So right now I do have two fairly new black dresses. As for the LWD, I like you shy away from "all white" dresses. However, I do have white dresses with some type of floral print and two years ago I made a cream dull satin and lace dress for my birthday.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning to make an off white or white dress for our upcoming Women's conference in September.
Good luck with making your dress and I'll be watching you. Wink, wink.
C
No LWD here either, though I have a dress with an abstract black and pink print with a white background. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOk! you can do this!! I think that the pattern and fabric will definitely work!
ReplyDeleteI have one little white dress in cotton eyelet, its a strapless, full skirt, RTW. I love it because its so versatile. And I love to pair it with bright color accessories depending on the occasion.
I also have a little black dress, a sheath of course that's very mini now. I've had it since High school but almost never wear it. Over all I think I have 3 LBDs
No white dress. In fact, not even a white shirt or anything else. There is nothing white at all in my entire wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI just recently made a dress using that Butterick pattern and I can wear a regular bra with it. The V in back isn't that low. I suppose this might vary from person to person or bra to bra. :) I feel like it does bare more skin than I usually am comfortable with, but I do like wearing it and get a lot of compliments.
ReplyDeleteI have a white suit but no LWD or LBD, the LBD is on my list for Fall/Winter. Good luck with yours I know it will be great.
ReplyDeleteNo you're not alone...I have neither! I would love to own one of each sometime soon! I love both your choices, pattern and fabric! Good luck and make sure you get pictures for us!!
ReplyDeleteI am truly inspired by your blog, loving it. You mentioned your pattern binder, could you describe how your store and reference your patterns, I have lost several much loved patterns over the years. Perhaps I will find them buried under my fabric stash one day. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteHi CZA,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words. I understand your frustration with those missing patterns. Although I have a system that still happens to me from time to time.
I posted about my pattern binder organization system here http://tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-newly-organized-sewing-studio.html
I don't sew white very often but lately I've been a little obsessed with white coats and jackets...
ReplyDeleteI'm quite sure your dress will turn out fabulous!