Once upon a time in the year 2020, back when the plague times first descended upon the world, I came into existence. I was created to hold back some of the horror of the death and disease that was in our midst. In the home times, when we weren't allowed to venture forth, I came into being...
Now two years have passed and the world has moved on so I've evolved too. I've become a fifth of a quartet of makes. But I'm the only one that is birthed from an original Myosotis make. It is my claim to fame.
Here are my components ~
4 yards of pink chambray from Fabric Mart
1 yard of Rifle Paper & Co. from the original dress
12 pink buttons from the original dress
Please note the difference in me versus the other versions are my sleeves which were borrowed from Vogue 9266 and enlarged. Here are a few photos of the process...
Some other construction photos...
Otherwise, I'm like my summer companions. Myosotis' who've been created to replace the ones made during the plague or in the before times when hope lived.
A few more shots of me shining...
One thing my Maker has realized is that not all creations should be donated. Some of them have more life to live and should be lovingly dissembled to bring forth a new garment.
I am that new garment...
I've worn this dress several times. Out to dinner with my daughters and to work but I've never gotten a picture of me wearing it. I shared it on the dressform because I really need to clear these 2022 posts out of my queue and make space for 2023.
...as always more later!
Good book 😉. I'm just finishing a class with the author, where we made similar sleeves 😂. But seriously, love the new version, it seems more wearable too
ReplyDeleteGood save and I love it. What a pretty color of pink. At first I thought you used different plastic buttons, I couldn't tell they were covered. I did like the variety down the front. Jean
ReplyDeleteI liked the first dress too, but the new version is really lovely and good for any occasion. I really like the way you used the floral trim, just a bit, and very elegant. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a great New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you are beautiful! I wish more of my creations would talk back to me, as they seem to know better than me what they are supposed to be. Robin
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspiring! I have a dress hanging in my sewing room that also needs a remake, off to plot its rebirth. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe pink fabric is lovely!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back..I love the metamorphosis! Your posts are always interesting and thought provoking for me and I am encouraged by your flair and creativity. Thank you. Jeane
ReplyDeleteI love this dress and the repurposing of the original dress. Glad you’re enjoying wearing it!
ReplyDeletehow fun that this post is from the perspective of the fabric! It was like reading those old Dress a Day posts - really fun! Again, this dress is so fun. I did like the covered buttons, but I can see how it could be a bit much. g
ReplyDeleteRonda Chaney is a fabulous sewing teacher. I had the pleasure of taking many classes with her at Canada College in California a few years back. She continues to teach and has an Instagram under her name.
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