Strike Two

 Hello everyone!

I have been moping around the last couple of days, unsure of where to go from here, with regards to sewing.  You see, I had a great plan for my white affair event that occured this past Sunday.  I was going to sew this dress:

Mccalls 6955

It is a nice, simple dress with a fitted bodice, and skirt cut on the bias.  I knew when I looked at it that I was in love!!  And to make it even better, there are only four pattern pieces.  FOUR!!  So, I started sewing last Monday, but the fabric I chose just raveled everywhere.  It was horrible to sew with.  I should have known then that I was going to have a problem.

I decided to switch to an easier to sew suiting, and all was well--until my dress did not fit.  I still can't figure out what happened.  I used Fit for Real People, sewed a size 10, and made my adjustments to the pattern pieces.  Yet when I went to line up my bodice with my skirt, it did not line up at all.  I went over everything time after time and I still haven't figured it out.

So, somewhere around last Saturday evening I decided to give up.  I knew my white dress wouldn't happen for this event, and I would have to try again for something else.  I woke up Sunday morning a little sad when my son came up to me and asked how my dress was going.  I said "Oh, buddy...it's not going to work out.  Mommy can't figure out how to make it work, so I have to wear something else."  He says, "That's ok, mommy, I know how hard you worked on your dress."  I realized as soon as he said this that I needed to hear those very words.  Another dress for another day--that is what I have been telling myself.  And hey, I didn't have to break my RTW fast, or show up at my affair in the buff, so that's a plus!!!

The event was nothing short of beautiful!!!  Most all of the decorating was done in white, and the atmosphere was so clean, pure, and lovely!  My friend and I provided all of the food for our table, and we had a lot of food!!  It was a delicious way to spend the Sunday afternoon--great food, great company, great fun.  

I ended up digging a mini dress out of my closet that was, ahem, mostly white.  It isn't what I would have chosen for a white affair, but it had to do so I wouldn't break my RTW fast.

My friend rocked a gorgeous all white peplum dress!!  She looked stunning!  Overall, all of our hard work setting up our table, combined with our busy week, was totally worth it.

In hindsight, if I had it to do all over again, I would have sewn a knit dress.  I am still having a hard time fitting my body with woven fabrics, and haven't figured out how to make darts work for my boxier shape.  Also, fitting my back has proved to be a big challenge.  I use my homemade dressform, but I may have to have my hubby double check my measurements.

All that said, I have been moping about what to do next.  This week I have been busy with vacation bible school, so I haven't thought about sewing too much; however, once I get out of this funk I will be back with a new project.  I am definitely going to finish my New Look 6210 dress.  I have seen some wonderful versions popping up in blogland, and I know I would wear it often once I finish it.  

Thank you for all your comments and suggestions on dresses for this event.  I really did take them all into consideration.  

I hope to check back in again soon...

Stay sew-filled!