Wednesday, January 27, 2010

12 Months 12 Challenges ~ January


























I signed up for Carolyn's sewing challenge for January which was make something for yourself.  I have not really sewn something for me before so this was a good challenge to get me started.

I chose the Anna Maria Horner Socialite Dress and my first attempt did not go to plan.  I did not let this stop me.  This version was much better.  I left out the pockets, made it bigger and added a belt.  Much better!

This red fabric came from Nan's stash so it was nice to use something I had, it has a small oriental pattern on it.   Red is not something I would buy for myself (too bold!) so it is out of my comfort zone a little.

Don't you love my 'if I don't look at the camera I can pretend I am not getting my photo taken' stance?

22 comments:

  1. Oh that is NICE! Well done!

    I am still going on mine... I hope to be finished (started...?!) soon!

    Luff your boots too! :)

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  2. That fabric looks beautiful. The dress is a lovely shape too.

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  3. Great dress & very good pretending stance. All round ace, love Posie

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  4. That's gorgeous! Another thing to add to my 'I want to make' list.
    PS - Red definitely suits you, and my word verification is REDAMAT..spooky

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  5. wow how cool is that! I'm just finishing off my project this weekend :D

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  6. Bonus points to you for persistence Becky. It would have been easier to give up on the pattern when it didn't go to plan on your first attempt. Impressive. And you look great. I hope that you went out somewhere, looking gorgeous in your new dress.

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  7. Love it Becky! And yes Love the red too! You can pop tights on for winter or leave it the way it is for summer. Glad you persisted!

    I wish i had the figure for such things!

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  8. That looks great, Becky. The red will add some winter cheer with some extra layers. lol at not looking at the camera :-)

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  9. Well done Becky. It looks fantastic. I love it with the belt.

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  10. Brilliant, love your modelling shot with those long black boots!

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  11. Lovely Becky - I'm a big fan of red so I think the colour is great!
    Nice to 'see' you too! No professional models look at the camera

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  12. Wow! You and your dress look HOT! Well done. I am so impressed.

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  13. Ohhhher look at you hot stuff! That dress looks lovely! Nice job!

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  14. ooh so pretty! Great dress too ;) It really suits you, the colour is fab :)

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  15. Well Done I love it!! And red suits you, embrace it :D

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  16. I love Red on you! Blue eyed people shouldn't be afraid of wearing it.

    FYI, Faye has a copy of the pattern at her shop. Give her a call and she can either send it to you or put it to one side for when you come down : )

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  17. Oh good job Becky! It's great. Love the boots too :)

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  18. Such a stylish dress. Beautiful.

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  19. I'm so tempted by that pattern - I have seen it on so many people now and they all look great. Bummer that your first one didn't turn out so well, I quite liked the fabric you used. But you bright red one is superb!

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  20. I love that fabric! Good job on the dress it looks fantastic on you. I can't wait to see what you make for the next challenge:)

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