I'm going to a gala where I'll be wearing a burgundy dress. I want to sew myself a cape/wrap to go along with it. I have black shoes and I'm going to get a black bag. Should the cape be black or match the dress? I found a burgundy velvet that is just a *hair* darker that looks really nice with it. But I'm wondering if I should go for contrast?
Also, I found some patterned fabric (kind of along the lines of paisley, but more ornate) for the liner, but I'm wondering if it's too much because there's also lace detail on the dress. Should I just go with a solid liner?
I vote burgundy so that the lace on the dress stands out. What color was the patterned fabric? I could see black pattern being nice, but so would a solid color.
I vote burgundy so that the lace on the dress stands out. What color was the patterned fabric? I could see black pattern being nice, but so would a solid color.
Mostly red, with gold and green touches. I black one would look nice, too. I hadn't thought of that.
I think either burgandy or black would be fine, but I think it would be pretty to use a texture. So whether velvet, or even a solid color where just the texture is paisley would be really nice.
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Oh I'm so glad you guys like the dress. I just put it up there without even thinking and then I was like "Ahhh. What if everyone hates the dress and judges me?" LOL. It's super flattering to my figure. I texted DH and told him I bought a T&A machine
I just want you all to know that the next time one of you sees me, I'm probably going to be wearing a cape. I've gone into a cape sewing pattern spiral. I feel like there's a cape for every occasion now.
I'm pretty sure ITK is the person we need. Wasn't she making loads of capes for A?? Why did she have to go off and spend quality time prepping for Katniss. Priorities, ITK!
Anyway, I looked through my pattern stash and didn't find any capes. I have one pattern for a set of sleeves...not sure what to call them...or a bolero. It's Simplicity 3533. I don't think it's what you are looking for, but if you want it I will send it to you!
Thanks so much, Jane! I looked at it on google and it isn't quite what I'm looking for, but I appreciate that you looked through your pattern stash for me!
Wouldn't that be something like a poncho with arm slats? (But way prettier)
Yeah, basically. I'm sure I could make one without a pattern, but it's only a week away and I just want to get it done without having to play with it, especially since the velvet is uber pricey.
The capes I made for A were all basic circle patterns like the plaid and orange you posted. I am in the (year plus) process of making a black wool cape for myself that's very similar to the last picture you posted, but I drafted my own pattern, and don't really know how to describe it. I made the body of it almost like I would a shirt, and the 'sleeves' are kind of a bell curve shape. And the arm holes are kind of similar to a welt pocket. It was moderately difficult to draft, my first muslin was awful, the second improved a lot, and the third was what I wanted. I still haven't actually finished, I've only cut half the wool because then I got all pregnant and shit and might as well get 'useless' tattooed on my beautiful, but incredibly stupid face.
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After all that hemming and hawing, I think I'm just going to make a scarf with a hidden layer of fleece for warmth. Then I don't have to worry about fit or length and whether it looks right with the dress. Easy Peasy. Then onto everyday capes
That cape makes you look really intelligent, ITK. Like someone who knows how to open deodorant containers lickety split
Whyyyyyy do they even have the little ridge on top to grip then? I mean, it's not rocket science opening it, I've always pulled the cap off with no issues, but seriously, why wouldn't it just be molded to the top of the deodorant if that's how I'm supposed to open it?
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That cape makes you look really intelligent, ITK. Like someone who knows how to open deodorant containers lickety split
Whyyyyyy do they even have the little ridge on top to grip then? I mean, it's not rocket science opening it, I've always pulled the cap off with no issues, but seriously, why wouldn't it just be molded to the top of the deodorant if that's how I'm supposed to open it?
You can use the ridge to push the cap off easier (kind of push it over). And not getting the deodorant stick on your fingers
That cape makes you look really intelligent, ITK. Like someone who knows how to open deodorant containers lickety split
Whyyyyyy do they even have the little ridge on top to grip then? I mean, it's not rocket science opening it, I've always pulled the cap off with no issues, but seriously, why wouldn't it just be molded to the top of the deodorant if that's how I'm supposed to open it?
You can use the ridge to push the cap off easier (kind of push it over). And not getting the deodorant stick on your fingers
I've never gotten deodorant stick in my fingers either. Maybe it's all the rest of you who are just unable to function properly. #genius
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Re: I need thoughts on formal wear
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I think either burgandy or black would be fine, but I think it would be pretty to use a texture. So whether velvet, or even a solid color where just the texture is paisley would be really nice.
IUI#2 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 5-9) = BFN
IUI#3 Femara/Ovidrel (cd 3-7) = BFP!
beta #1 11/23 = 270, P4 = 75
beta #2 11/28 = 2055
Our daughter E was born 7/29/2012!
Surprise, our 2nd daughter P was born 5/22/14!
Anyway, I looked through my pattern stash and didn't find any capes. I have one pattern for a set of sleeves...not sure what to call them...or a bolero. It's Simplicity 3533. I don't think it's what you are looking for, but if you want it I will send it to you!
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
It all revolves around you.
LLOL, yeah, you'll probably get it right around 2018, just in time for your gala.
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
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Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
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I stopped washing it.
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
It all revolves around you.
Whyyyyyy do they even have the little ridge on top to grip then? I mean, it's not rocket science opening it, I've always pulled the cap off with no issues, but seriously, why wouldn't it just be molded to the top of the deodorant if that's how I'm supposed to open it?
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
It all revolves around you.
Whyyyyyy do they even have the little ridge on top to grip then? I mean, it's not rocket science opening it, I've always pulled the cap off with no issues, but seriously, why wouldn't it just be molded to the top of the deodorant if that's how I'm supposed to open it?
You can use the ridge to push the cap off easier (kind of push it over). And not getting the deodorant stick on your fingers
I've never gotten deodorant stick in my fingers either. Maybe it's all the rest of you who are just unable to function properly. #genius
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste,
It all revolves around you.