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Thursday, April 12, 2012

My next project is due in 42 hours!!!

I wrote this post to try and kick my butt into gear. I have a Gala to attend this Saturday evening (In about 42 hours) and I haven't completely even cut out all of the patterns pieces just yet. Ok to be fair, I've already made a muslin and noted all of the fit adjustments.  Now I've got to actually go through the motions with the real fabric. I tell ya, I procrastinate at the most interesting times. It's been a mix of procrastination and a very busy schedule.

BTW, McCall's 6463 is the pattern I'm using and I think this dress is so stunning. It looks great in muslin so I can't wait to see it in the fashion fabric. I hope the finished product turns out perfect.
And I switched from making it out of the teal stretch satin that I'd picked up in NYC. For some reason, although I liked it, I didn't think it would really do the pattern justice. I needed something fancier and more pizazz. Well I found it! I decided to make it out of a fancy brocade I found at Jo-Ann's.  I'm keeping my fabric choice a secret for now but I'll tell you it's one of these......
Ok, I'll resume cutting and proceed with sewing on tomorrow. I'm not too worried, the pattern dress goes together pretty fast and I know I'll meet my deadline (knocking on wood). Wish me luck(wink)!



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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I can't wait to see which fabric you chose! The pattern you selected is very chic. I really admire that you make muslins. I should start doing that too :)

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  2. Candice April 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I know you will look stunning! I agree with Elise, that I can't wait to see the fabric that you chose..

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  3. AllisonCApril 12, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Hope you manage to get some sleep before the gala at some point! At least you did a muslin so in theory you can just get sewing, good luck and can't wait to see it.

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  4. Jen SApril 13, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    That is a stunning pattern you have chosen for your dress. Now that you've got the toile (muslin) done I'm sure that sewing of the dress will go together easily.
    I know all about procrastination - I'm an expert at it!

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  5. UnknownApril 13, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Just been drafting a post for my blog about procrastination, will be up soon, check it out at redrosetotulip.blogspot.com
    I am also guilty of procrastination. I used to think I thrived on working to the last minute, but now I see that was born out of necessity!!

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  6. velosewsApril 13, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I'm anticipating a beautiful outfit and you'll have a great time at the Gala:)

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  7. knitmachinequeen (KMQ)April 13, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Pizazz is such a great word. Now shut up and get to sewing! LOL

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  8. Virginia's DaughterApril 13, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    This is going to be such a cute little number. I am confident that you will get it done in time and you will look just fabulous wearing it! I'm going to guess (I know right!) and say that you went with either the teal or the brown brocade. Happy sewing!

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  9. TexanApril 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Can't wait to see this made up! Very cute :O)

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  10. Uma Mageswari PreveApril 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished piece! Yay!

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  11. CarolApril 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Anicipation! Be patient with the Joann brocade it can be a real project buster!

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  12. HeatherApril 13, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Wow, cutting it close eh? Good luck getting it done on time! I can't wait to see the final results (and which fabric you chose). :)

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