It has been a long time since I've written a post. Even longer, since I crafted anything. I've been quite busy at work and then last weekend, I went to London. Whilst I was there, I stumbled across a wonderful shop in Soho called the Cloth House. It has the most amazing fabrics; the top floor is dedicated to linen and cotton. This shop is on Berwick Street which I learnt is famous for fabrics and accessories (I just wonder how this escaped my notice all those years ago when I lived in London). I was not able to buy any fabrics as I was rather short of time but I am hoping to indulge a bit when I visit again.
Today was the first time in weeks since I sat in front of my sewing machine. Low and behold, the dear thing was not working. I spent 1 hour fiddling with the plug and finally discovered that the fuse had blown so I replaced it (I was quite pleased with my little detective work as I am not very electrical). Then I finally got down to the business of sewing a dress, the pieces of which had been cut a good 4 weeks ago. I spent virtually all day sewing and almost finished the dress; I just need to fix the invisible zip and do up the hem.
Below is a preview. The top fabcric is from the Amy Butler range and the bottom brown/green fabric is a piece I bought in Nigeria a few years ago which I rediscovered in my wardrobe.
I am really pleased with this dress and hope to have it finished tomorrow evening, in time for an evening out in town later on this week.
that dress is amazing! so so beautiful! love the fabric from nigeria! it's really pretty!
Posted by: Varenia | June 04, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I really like that!
Posted by: jenn | June 02, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I really like that!
Posted by: jenn | June 02, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Very pretty dress! I love the combination of fabrics. Coordinating fabrics that don't quite match is such a hot trend these days! I have a post planned about coordinating some outfits for the girls like that with the fabric I have on hand.
Posted by: Shawnta | June 02, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Fabulous little dress! I need to do more sewing for myself soon. I really appreciate you remembering my anniversary!!! It made my day :) And yes, we did get to have a nice romantic evening at our favorite restaurant. It was perfect.
Posted by: melissa sews | June 02, 2008 at 01:17 AM