This is the first time I've hit a bit of a sewing roadblock. I've finished my shorts, but I don't have anything lined up that I've been planning to make. I need some help. I've got a ton of gorgeous fabrics stashed away and more patterns than I could use in an entire year, but no one project that I'm dying to make - or maybe too many that I would like to make.
Out of my fabric stash, I want to work with one of three fabrics next. The first is a gorgeous light weight silk pattern.
The other two fabrics are both stretch knits. The first of the stretch knits is a light salmon color and the second is a deep purple. Out of the three, which do I work with first? And, what do I make? My general thoughts are: a maxi dress with a v-neck line, a strapless maxi dress, a strapless dress like the one I made here, a long skirt, or a romper. I've scoped out a few examples of what I envision for the final product.
Diane Von Furstenberg Maxi Wrap Dress |
This dress is very bohemian, I love it. Plus, I have a pattern that I think would definitely work.
Strapless Long Dress by Parker |
This dress would be a bit more free form - no pattern - but easily doable. I wouldn't do the shirring all the way to the natural waist, I'd want to make it more of an empire waist line. Although, I do have a dress like this already in my closet.
Romper Pattern by Burda Style |
I have a pattern for this and could do either a full pant, or make it into a romper with shorts instead.
Strapless Maxi Dress by Splendid |
This dress would work with the stretch knits, but not the silk. It would be a bit of a challenge to do the top - also no pattern - but I'm up for it. It's super cute.
Torn by Ronny Kobo Maxi Dress |
I have a pattern that fits this dress perfectly, so it would be nice to not have to completely alter a pattern for once and the look and fit of the dress is beautiful.
Too many choices! Any thoughts on what I should make next?
love the strapless maxi!
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I love the silk for a v-neck maxi. For the stretch fabrics, I think the romper is killer! You could also check out luxirare.com for her really pretty romper style.
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Wow, I love all of them. I am sure which ever you ended up making will look just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteDefinatly the strapless maxi dress. I really look forward to your posts. Love to see the outcome of your projects. can't wait for the outcome of this one. x
ReplyDeletedo all of them! but the romper first definitely! if it looks anywhere as good as your lace top it'll be gorgeous. xx
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What a fantastic blog this is. You are sooo good at sewing. I wish I could sew!
ReplyDeleteI love the romper with the full pant idea!! But if you're up for the challenge...make the strapless maxi dress! I hope my sewing skills can reach yours one day!
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the strapeless maxi!I love your blog and I look forward seeing this dress.
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I love the first fabric, it looks alot like a helmut Lang maxi skirt I saw.. I think you should make a maxi skirt :)
ReplyDeletearen't you talented!!! :)
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i really like the deep purple colour! i would love to see it made into some wide leg pants.. they are so big in australia right now!
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I should make a strapless maxi-dress of a v-neck lined short dress with the silk! Lovely blog girl!
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