I recently started sewing lessons (yay!). It's one of those things that I've been wanting to do for a long time. I grew up sewing pillows, curtains and crafty stuff. I've always enjoyed sewing, but what I really wanted to make was fitted dresses. I had no idea where to begin. For this first dress I learned to make a pattern from scratch for a dress that I sketched out (wow.... so much more intense than I imagined). I had lots of help, made lots of mistakes and learned a lot. It was so much fun and I can't wait to use this pattern again to make another dress!
This project gave me butterflies. I really want to be the kind of person who keeps learning all throughout life. Don't you? Thanks for taking a peek at my first fitted dress! I hope there will be many more lessons to come... xo. elsie
P.S. For those curious, I am taking private sewing lessons from my talented seamstress friend, Missy. She works for Red Velvet and is currently working with me on our Spring collection. We love her a lot.
its gorgeous. well done!
Posted by: danielle | October 28, 2011 at 12:32 AM
That is lovely!!! I just started learning crochet and I feel the exact same way. <3
Posted by: Angie | October 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Looks great on you! :) I'm hoping to learn how to sew properly (with a machine and all, and not just by hand) sometime in the near future too. Great job :)
Posted by: Candice | October 28, 2011 at 01:05 AM
I have also just started sewing courses! i am not that advanced, but indeed, it is so much fun!
your dress looks really pretty!
Posted by: em | October 28, 2011 at 01:23 AM
Wow that's great! I would also love to learn how to sew a dress or skirt- it's on my never ending list of things to try!
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! | October 28, 2011 at 01:29 AM
That looks really great :D
I just started sewing classes too, with my mum-in-law. So far I did a drawstring bag for a 1920 party :) Now I'm doing pillow case... I can't wait though to get enough skills to do flared pants :D
Posted by: Anna J. | October 28, 2011 at 01:51 AM
Wow! I've always wanted to make my own dress! I bet it's a great feeling :)
I'll have to save my pennies and do a course at the local uni maybe :)
x
Posted by: The Style Box | October 28, 2011 at 01:55 AM
Lovely! Nice job!
I'm in love with your belt! Where did you get it? Thanks a lot! x
Posted by: Marieke | October 28, 2011 at 01:56 AM
Now that is one fine dress!! I made my first with my gran when I was 13 and it didn't look as good as that by any stretch of the imagination. Congratulations!
Posted by: Bronwen | October 28, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Cute!! Congrats on somehow fitting learning to sew into all the other things you do! I'm learning too!!
Posted by: Katherine | October 28, 2011 at 02:08 AM
Love the dress & your tattoo!
xo Emma
Posted by: Emma | October 28, 2011 at 02:13 AM
beautiful dress! I'm getting a sewing machine for christmas, so perhaps I'll be able to do the same one day, I love learning new things too!
Posted by: Rhianne | October 28, 2011 at 02:45 AM
The dress turned out lovely. Well done!
Posted by: The F Girl | October 28, 2011 at 02:45 AM
WOW- I love this dress!! Many congrats to you and your achievement!!!
Posted by: Kristiina | October 28, 2011 at 03:02 AM
Eek! SOOOO cute! You did an amazing job, but I have to say I'm not surprised. You are incredibly talented and seem to be able to do EVERYTHING! xo
Posted by: Ariel | October 28, 2011 at 03:08 AM
Oh wow this is beautiful! I wanna have a sewing lesson too! Amazing! :)
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Posted by: So Wrong, It's Hana | October 28, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Qué bonito! Yo también estoy empezando y, es verdad, de los errores es de lo que más aprendes! :)
Mucha suerte!
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Posted by: Laura Mi primera máquina de coser | October 28, 2011 at 03:16 AM
great work :D i have been sewing some lothes for a while but always fled from the idea of trying to draft my own patterns.. in the "way too difficult" basket.. am in awe of those who can!!
Posted by: emily | October 28, 2011 at 03:22 AM
well done love it
Posted by: Afashionlove | October 28, 2011 at 03:31 AM
What a great start to sewing ... this makes me want to start lessons. You should be very proud!
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