i needed a new dress

Okay... since all of you have seen my closet, then you know a new dress isn't needed, rather wanted. Although, by no means was I going to buy one cause it wasn't needed. I have fabric and know how to sew and thought I ought to just make one. 

I have been loving the one's Catherine has been making for herself and she inspires me to sew more for me (sewing adult size scares me). I really don't go clothes shopping anymore (that stopped when I had True), but I still do get that shopping itch. Usually, making things for my littles ones calms the itch, but for Valentine's Day I wanted to look nice for Ben. 

Therefore, off I went to my large stash of fabric and a little cutting and sewing together... "voila!"

I was happy with the way it turned out (as it was done without a pattern because I am bad at following directions) and I wanted a tunic-ish style one that was a little more forgiving in certain areas, because after having 2 kids, I need a little more forgiveness! 

First, it was just gray, but a little too plain for me. After a bit of time fiddling with things here and there, I saw this vintage tablecloth with hand embroidery in my stash, and cut out these little bits and sewed them on...

It was the perfect touch (at least I think so).

Alas, here I am modeling my little concoction (I hate self portraits and this will have to do)...

I was so excited to show Ben when he came home and the verdict was that he liked it, but he did wish it was tighter. He said that I was hiding my figure. I told him, "Exactly." Haha... so I did end up taking it in a bit more. Well, it was to impress him anyways!

It was definitely the perfect dress for our Love Day galavanting...