Thursday, June 23, 2011

Summer Sewing Continues!


Yes, that's me...and I have to say that this will probably be one of the few times I post a photo of myself.  You see, I absolutely hate having my picture taken.  I prefer just to live in my little dream world where I am ten pounds lighter and twenty years younger!  But I took the photo plunge since I wanted to share with you my newest dress that I just finished, McCall's 6074. 

I don't usually give my clothes names, but if I did, this would be called my "Green Lantern" dress.  Not only is it made out of a green jersey knit, but while in the midst of sewing this dress, the kids and I went to see the movie "The Green Lantern".   Somewhere along the way, I completely forgot what movie we were going to, so when we walked up to the ticket counter, I blurted out the first thing that came into my mind, "Three tickets for The Green Hornet".    The movie employee started laughing and then my  14 year old son said, "Mom, it's the Green Lantern, not hornet!!"   There's nothing like hanging out with teenagers to make you feel twice as old as you already are! 
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12 comments:

  1. Christine E-EJune 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    cute, cute dress! love the color! so, are you making all these new dresses for your NYC trip? or for another event?

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  2. LBBJune 23, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Have I mentioned how AMAZING you are??!! I wish I could whip up a dress like that :D Beautiful!
    And I can't help but chuckle about the "green hornet"!

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  3. RobertaJune 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love your dress and the color is great on you. I've never sewn jersey material before...too afraid but this dress looks great...and you are too darn hard on yourself ;) But then again...aren't we all...lol Thanks for the inspiration and the picture of yourself. Have a great weekend. Fondly, Roberta

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  4. Life In a Little HouseJune 23, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Oh I am so glad you posted this I have the same pattern hehehe and I have been wanting to sew it~ You look super cute and it turned out very nice. How do you like sewing with knit material?? I sometimes find it a challenge ~Love your summer sewing ~Love Heather

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  5. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    oh my word! this is gorgeous! you're an excellent seamstress :)

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  6. Musings from Kim K.June 24, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    What a beautiful dress, Heather. You look stunning. Aren't you adorable!! I'm the same way on my blog. I'll take everyone else's picture before I have my own taken and posted.

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  7. ClausJune 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Look at you!, all pretty in that dress. And you made it yourself! so talented, indeed, unlike us forced-to-buy-made-clothes ;o)
    You should post more pictures, Heather, you are very pretty.
    Have a lovely summer day!...while we are under heavy rain down here in Guatemala.

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  8. Katherines CornerJune 24, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    You look lovely. Love that dress!Thinking of you and leaving some ♥ on your wonderful blog. Have a happy weekend!

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  9. Kathryn D. DukeJune 25, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    this is lovely...you should be so proud of yourself!!

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  10. Restoration HouseJune 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I love this pic of you Heather and your dress is beautiful!
    Kim:)

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  11. AnaJune 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Stop it Heather! You look absolutely beautiful! Love your new dress, it turned out great. Perfect summer dress. Great job.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  12. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Listen Lady. You are SO gorgeous.
    Completely adorable. AND you can sew! You've got me beat.
    xo Jeanne.
    http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

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