June 14, 2011

problem solved.

I have got myself a pretty, yellow dress. Yahooey!!!

After going through all your suggestions (I seriously thought about a few of them), countless hours pouring over shops online and on etsy, after a few online orders which will be shipped back soon, a trip to anthropologie to try some on, many debates about making a dress, and with just one pretty fabric and the right inspiration, I bit the bullet and got sewing. Of course, not much else got done today (and I have a list of projects with deadlines due this week), but this lady has got herself a dress!

The bride came over yesterday to do some wedding crafting and she brought over this vintage fabric she picked up, she had no use for it, so she said, "Make yourself a dress." I was nervous and couldn't figure out what I wanted, but I took the challenge and did it. I must say I am very happy with the results (and it's free, so that makes everything better!).
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The dress is mostly done, except the bottom hem because I won't do it until it gets closer to the actual wedding (in 5 weeks) so I will give my belly more time to grow and then figure out the length I want. It is just a simple tunic shift dress of sorts and I debated adding ruffles, pleats, or something extra, but the geometric pattern is pretty enough by itself and I figured I will accessorize with super colorful earrings and all will be well. I even got slightly fancy and added bust darts, which I have never done before. I can stop agonizing over what to wear and my life can now go on. Or at least, I can try to get some laundry put away before the sun goes down. That was after all the main thing on my to do list for the day.

Thanks friends for your suggestions. Thanks Neen for the fabric. Thank God this dress problem is solved!

Oh now what shoes do I wear?! Kidding. I already got that covered.

p.s. if you need a cute kid dress? misha lulu is having a sale here! it's time to stock up.

45 comments:

  1. Rubyellen - it's gorgeous! The print pattern and the cut - can't wait to see pics of it on! You're very clever!

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  2. Ohhh wow!! Can I buy it once you are done wearing it...kidding...kindof ;) I LOVE it! Yellow is such a happy fun color too

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  3. it's stunning - bright, cheerful and perfect for the muma-to-be. Can't wait to see the earrings you wear with it. x

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  4. GORGEOUS!! Ooh that yellow is bringing some sunshine to grey old Sydney today!

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  5. soooo perfect! it'll look lovely on you.

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  6. so great, love that simple design!!! It will look fab on you girl!

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  7. Yey!!! The dress looks really cute!

    I can never sew for myself, it always ends up terrible. Sigh.

    hugs from Brazil!

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  8. Seriously? I am amazed at this kind of talent. And the dress is beautiful and simple with just the right amount of spunk and I'm sure you'll make it look even better!

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  9. that is my favorite color in the whole wide world, and that print is divine. well done.

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  10. one word: you know what it is.

    LEGIT! ;)
    I love it!!!! I'll pay you to make me one!! pleaseeee!

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  11. Ooooh ruby! it's more beautiful than any store bought dress! you must show us some pics of the dress on you!

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  12. Jess its SUNNY in Adelaide TODAY.. tomorrow I am sure will be cold!
    Ruby you are brilliant! Now I think you need to make yourself some maxi skirts with any spare fabric you have and I think we would all like to see a pic on.. do we HAVE to wait?

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  13. It's just a beautiful dress. Great job! What a lovely blog you have- so cheerful and down to earth- but sooo pretty too. :0)

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  14. Oh that dress is amazing!! I'm sure you'll look stunning in it :)

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  15. I'm in love with this dress!! Yellow is my favorite color. This is going to look so pretty on you.

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  16. Awesome job, Rubyellen! You totally rocked this and will rock it when when wear it!

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  17. ooh, I love it, what a beautiful dress!!

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  18. Nothings better than free!! :) It looks great so far, I love that fabric! I am so excited to see what it looks like on!

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  19. yay!!! I love it! And I love that you made it! =) I know that God has a specific purpose for that special fabric I bought, which I just found in a random basket I bought months ago! whoohooo! =) Thank God! I know you will look absolutely beautiful in it..and so will your baby. Unless you're having a boy...in that case he wouldn't be too happy in a super cute dress like this one. =P

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  20. wow, it's gorgeous! you did a beautiful job rubie! now if only i knew how to sew so i could make me a dress for the wedding i'm going to next month!

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  21. very pretty! i would totally buy it!
    i love the color and the simplicity of it. you should sell some on etsy!! you got a customer right here! :)

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  22. That is amazing! I love both the fabric and the cut of the dress. You've got talent lady! :)

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  23. What about my dress!!! Or onesie... haha... Btw.. Cleaned out my moms pantry today too... Haha...

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  24. It looks beautiful! Would love to see some pics of it being worn...

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  25. the dress is super pretty!! and i love the fun yellow:):):)

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  26. the dress is beautiful - you are so talented!

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  27. Wow! That's so beautiful - you are one seriously talented lady!

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  28. This is an exceptionally beautiful dress! Great job!

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  29. you are good at solving wardrobe problems! Now if only you could help me... haha

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  30. I love it and the fabric is great!

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  31. ooo yes, that fabric is great on it's own :)

    glad your dress dilemma is done!

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  32. heart-ing that vintage fabric! I love the dress.

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  33. The dress is so pretty!! can you make me one too? love the fabric. Can't wait to see pics of you wearing it!!

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  34. wayyyy cute. you're so talented.

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  35. SO beautiful!! and such a HAPPY color! i bet it will look fab on you!! xx

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  36. this dress is gorgeous. you're so talented!

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  37. so pretty! makes me want this dress...asap!

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  38. amazzzing job with this dress!! i can't wait to see pictures from the wedding! :) you will look gorgeous as always.

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  39. That looks stunning, what beautiful fabric!

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  40. You're KIDDING me right?? you're super woman, ya know that? This dress is fabulous.

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  41. I love the fabric and the color, it's really beautiful and it looks exactly like you. Can wait to see the photos of you in it.

    Lauren-Ashley

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