Channeling my inner Betty Draper.

Re: Channeling my inner Betty Draper.

• akalutts member

  October 2011

  Mrs_Liberto:

  I found a tutorial online for making a 60's style gathered skirt:

  https://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/08/make-this-skirt-part-two-of-gathered.html

  And dressy fabrics were on sale for 50% off yesterday at Joann's, so now I'm the proud owner of a half-completed gray taffeta skirt. It's good practice since I haven't sewn clothing in years, but omg. I'm about to pull my hair out.

  
  

  That is really cute! Taffeta though - I'd be pulling my hair out too. PIP when done please?

  

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• Mrs_Liberto member

  October 2011

  You betcha I'll PIP. I'm going to AW the hell out of this thing!!

  DH asked if it comes with pearls, a twin set, and a ruffled apron. LMAO. 
  

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• leslie13510

  October 2011

  LOVE it!  Are you practicing to make The Dress?  Because I think you should! 

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• Mrs_Liberto member

  October 2011

  leslie13510:

  LOVE it!  Are you practicing to make The Dress?  Because I think you should! 

  Yep, actually I am! This skirt (well, plus the fabric) has all the same technical features that The Dress does-- invisible zipper, slippery fabric, gathered waistband, etc, so it's my practice run.

  I have the pattern and fabric/notions ready to go for The Dress-- royal blue hammered satin. Swoon. 
  

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• leslie13510

  October 2011

  Squeee!  I can't wait to see it.  Gah, The Dress is going to be so gorgeous on you! 

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