The dress version in the upper right-hand corner is the one I'm going to work with. I've made the sleeveless tunic before and this pattern goes together really easy. However, I'm currently experiencing a severe lack of cahones.
The pattern suggests a number of different kinds of fabrics, including brocade.
Friends, I have number of brocades that I purchased in India. I love these fabrics--they are so lush! They shimmer and remind me of beautifully cut jewels. And this photo really doesn't do them any justice... the second one in, is a bright grass green and the second to last one is the same turquoise color as a male peacock's feathers.
The pattern suggests a number of different kinds of fabrics, including brocade.
Friends, I have number of brocades that I purchased in India. I love these fabrics--they are so lush! They shimmer and remind me of beautifully cut jewels. And this photo really doesn't do them any justice... the second one in, is a bright grass green and the second to last one is the same turquoise color as a male peacock's feathers.
I kinda want to use one of these oh-so-precious pieces of fabric. But here's my quandary. What if I screw up in cutting the fabric or constructing the garment? What if i cut out the fabric and something just goes wrong. That's a did that you can't undo....
My other option is to very quickly purchase some less costly--dear verses expensive as I believe I bought all of my brocade at less than $2 a meter (seriously... go to India if for no other reason than to bring home suit cases full of fabric!)--fabric.
Am I just being a big wuss?
10 comments:
Since you have already made a version of this pattern, in a word...yes.
Who knows how awesome this is going to be unless you jump into the deep end! The fabrics are gorgeous - USE THEM!!!
If you've made the pattern before, and that turned out well, why not? Are you going to sit on the fabrics forever? Because no matter how long you wait, there is always the chance of making a mistake.... If something goes wrong, you can always salvage some of the fabric anyway!
I have that pattern (in fact, I bought two by mistake) but still haven't made anything with it. I agree with the other commenters, if you've already made it and it turned out well, now's the time to go to the 'special' fabric. Unfortunately, I am yet to encounter a pattern that doesn't require extensive remodelling before it resembles something I'd go out in public in.
Any of those gorgeous fabrics would look great with the pattern, and if you've made it before you should just go for it.
Use your fabric...even endless storage can ruin a fabric (unless you have it hermetically sealed, and since you took a picture of it probably not). You're gonna look great!
Oh, yes, I agree with the other commenters, you really should use one of these lovely brocades for your dress. You've tried the pattern already so that takes out the danger. Just imagine how spectacular that will be once sewn up. A much better holiday souvenir. You were very wise to buy so many of the brocades :-)
Hi Tina! I love all of those amazing fabrics! I think you should go for it and use one for this project, mainly because I have a stash overflowing with fabrics I'm afraid to ruin so they never get used. :-/
In other news, I wanted to let you know I've passed the Liebster blog award on to you!! Find more details on my blog, and keep doing what you do, girl. :-)
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Awesome! And thank you! I feel so... so very loved! *Blushes*
Make a mock-up out of muslin. I once had to cut into $20+ a yard silk. There were a LOT of mock-ups involved before scissors even came near it.
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