Tuesday, February 2, 2010

New Dress



When my mom was here in November, we went to the fabric store to find some fabric for Chani's Christmas dress. They had a dress on display at the store that my mom and I stood and stared at for a long time. It was beautiful. I knew I wanted to make it for myself (and I haven't made myself a dress in nearly 10 years). The fabric store was out of the fabric they had used in the sample dress, and I knew I only wanted it in that fabric. I called several other fabric stores, and no one had more than a yard or two. I needed three. My sweet sister came to the rescue in Seattle. They had a whole bolt at her store. She sent me three yards...I think I still owe her money. I needed a little help with the hidden zipper and a sweet sister from my ward came over one evening after the kids were in bed to help me. In addition to getting the zipper in, we had a very nice visit. Thanks, Susan!

I love how it turned out. It is exactly like the one in the store (with the addition of cap sleeves). What do you think?

6 comments:

Brittany said...

Cute dress I love it.

Mary said...

It's darling! You are so talented!

Jocelyn said...

I think you are incredible! I love the length!

Becca said...

Great job, Jill! I am impressed. And I love cute Chani there next to you. :)

Brooke said...

I love it. That fabric is perfect for that pattern!

heather said...

Yes, love the dress. Sorry it took me a while to comment on this post. But I love it. You are so talented.
Oh and I love your new short hair. Don't know when you cut it, but it's cute!