Hey Loves!
It's been a while! A long time! Life has been so busy. I always enjoy the challenge of making myself something a little different for an event.
As I made plans to attend the UNCF Birmingham Mayor's Masked Ball, I decided I'd make my dress. It's a combination of a new pattern and a tried and true pattern. I think it turned out well.
I visited JoAnna's for a little inspiration because I didn't have time to wait for items to ship and Simplicity patterns were $0.99. I saw Mimi G's Simplicity 9370. The cut out spoke to me. I decided that the right fabric could make it dressy enough for the event. I found this beautiful fabric in the athletic section in JoAnn. I walked past it 3 times and kept coming back, so I bought it. It was also 20% off.
I made a muslin of S9370 and decided I didn't like the neckline for a formal. So, with very limited time (3 days before the event), I decided to try to incorporate the cut out from S9370 into the Patterns for Pirates Wiggle Dress. My dress idea was coming to life.
It took me 5 hours to make the dress from drafting the pattern to hemming. I used the L wiggle dress crop top for the bodice. I used the XL skirt from the wiggle dress as well. I laid the bodice and skirt from S9370 on top of the wiggle dress pattern to create the cut out. I also added 4" to the hem. The pattern is designed for someone 5'5". I'm 5'8".
It turned out pretty well. I was in great company. My sister and hubby looked great! We had a great time.
I'm happy with the dress. Though the 15lbs I've gained really showed in this dress, I still felt good. I'm glad I did the cut out although my body wasn't quite ready. The fabric felt good. I didn't feel restricted or uncomfortable in the dress. I'll say it was definitely a win.
Until next time, Smooches!
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