Wednesday, April 9, 2014

I hate sewing: The Little Miss Foxy Dress

Last Friday, I tackled on a second sewing project as mentioned {here}. I spent forever a few hours at night after my little hyperactive monkey went to bed. I magically (not really) turned one yard of fabric into a dress for my little girl. While making it, I had a few mishaps good lessons through my own mistakes which in a way was not a bad thing. Sometimes the best way to learn is from our own mistakes, you will forever remember every single mistake you make.

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First oops: when I pinned my pattern onto a fabric to cut, I lost my mind and forgot that this was not a solid colored fabric. It had pattern and the head of the foxes should be up. Heck as I cut one side of fabric I realized I turned the print upside dooooooown!!!!!!!!!!! Since it was only one yard of fabric, there was no extra length for me to cut a new piece so I had to make due with what I had. One side of the dress (as shown) is correct but the back of the dress is upside down (last pic)...haha. So artistic (yeahhh whateverrrrr).


Second oops: As I was sewing away into the night, I got sleepy and my mind didn't function correctly. I was supposed to leave the tubes (okay what is the right term) open in order to insert the ribbons. I just sewn away and closed both ends. I soon realized there was no opening to insert my pretty ribbons. So I spent another 10-15 mins fixing that too.


The dress is a tad too long and big but I would rather leave extra fabric and adjust than a dress being too small. I have yet to master the art of sewing a straight line at this point. There are moments I forgot to bring the foot down before sewing and many awkward actions you may not want to know. 

However I finally get better at threading a machine. It was confusing as hell the first time I saw a lady do it. I almost called it quit...lol. So if people ask why I don't sew I may just admit I lack the ability to thread a sewing machine, pathetic?  I know. However I am a master now...wooohooo.
Lesson learned: think and plan LOGICALLY before sewing!


Will see what other silly mishaps I come across on my next project. Stay tuned.

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7 comments:

  1. ohhhmygosh!! that dress is so pretty!! i can't believe you made that.. honestly i've been toying with the idea of buying a sewing machine lately.. because i want to get into sewing.. but i'm afraid i'll use it like 2x and then it'll sit as a dust collector in the back of my closet lol!!

    that print is so cute.. i love the fabric!! i don't know what you're talking about but that dress is gorgeous hon! you did really good!

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  2. Wow, congrats on this accomplishments! And mistakes are the only way to learn :) you did awesome!

    xx Hélène
    www.FashionOverReason.com

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  3. What a lovely little dress Nelah! It sounds like you went through quite abit to sew this but I bet it made the result all that sweeter and you have all this great experience for your next project now :)

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  4. what a darling dress!
    It's good to make mistakes and learn from them on the first pass of projects like this. I know I would make so many if I attempted this! Your end result looks lovely. =)
    xo,
    nancy

    http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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  5. Cute dress! So true, mistakes are the only way to learn, but it makes you appreciate your dress so much more!

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  6. despite the oops the dress came out so nice! you did a great job making it! and the ribbons are such a cute touch!

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  7. Nelah, that dress is gorgeous! I love the style and the print is fabulous! How cute are the little animals, flowers and butterflies!!! If you wouldn't have mentioned the OOPS, I would've never known. I feel you knocked it out the park girl! You could sell these! Make baby ones with little bloomers. Gosh, people eat that kind of stuff up on Etsy. I know I'm always trying to get you to sell something, but you have such a talent. I see it! I know you mentioned it was big, but when you take it in or just wait a sec and let your daughter grow into it, it's going to look so fabulous on her. BEAUTIFUL dress! Great job and keep us posted.
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