almost done

Last night I got the fiesta dress all sewn up, on the machine that is.  I still have LOTS of hand sewing to finish (thanks to my eliminating the front bodice lining) and the hem to complete.  The good news is that it fits.  The bad news is that I'm afraid it might grow.  It is linen, you know.

Overall, I'm pleased with the dress and think that it is a very flattering fit (as far as I can tell).  As much as I fought with it, I may make another.  This time I'll actually follow the fabric suggestions and go by the specified directions!  When I eliminated the front lining, it confused things a bit.  I wasn't able to use the directions because all the directions involved that darned lining.  I really couldn't line the bodice because the fabric was too heavy.  See what I mean? 

Now that I'm pretty certain I'll be wearing the dress Saturday night, my thoughts have turned to accessories and shoes.  I'm still undecided on the shoes (thinking tan strappy slides), but I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear that orange necklace and earrings.  Too much?  I feel like I needed something to break up all the green.  I'll probably chicken out and not wear the orange, I don't know.

I promise, when I get it finished I'll model it for you.

Comments

[Lacey]

Definitely wear the orange!!! Cmon! Its a fiesta! You've got to go all out!

[Bella]

The dress looks great! and YES! wear the orange, anything else will fade into it.

[Sarah Jackson]

The orange would be absolutely perfect. The dress looks lovely - I love the fabric in dress form. Nice job!

[Beth B.]

Ooooh that dress is pretty! i think the orange would be an awesome SPLASH of color! i also think something in wood would be cool too; like some big chunky wooden bangle bracelets.... i have just ordered myself an orange necklace off of Etsy; we've got the ORANGE bug i think! anyway -the dress looks great; i'm so impressed! hope that you model it for us - the completed ensemble'!

Beth

[Jean Marie]

You are AWESOME! I love the green! I can't wait to see it finished!

[Claire]

The orange is pretty perfect,you should wear them.

[Jody]

I love it with the orange! Not too much at all.

[Juli]

LOVE the orange with it! It's perfect!

[Tami]

Oh definitely wear the orange jewelry with that dress. It'll set off the green very nicely. You could also get a small vibrant clutch to accompany the ensemble. Congrats on making your own fiesta dress. Have fun at the party. :-)

[melissa f.]

so nice, beki.

[Lisa]

Awesome outfit with the perfect colorful accessories. I'd go neutral on the shoes and keep the attention on all the wonderful color above the knee.

What a beautiful project. Great fabric and it makes me want to do more clothes sewing.

Good luck and have fun!

[Kristin]

The orange jewelry will give the outfit a wonderfully retro feel. So if you're feeling retro for the event, go for it. Sarah J has a great idea to toss in an orange bangle, too! I like how you can take the dress in a more classical direction with metal or pearl jewelry. Or tie the waist tie and add a big flower pin in a punchy to cover the knot for a different look. I'll have to get this pattern -- it's such a cool, versatile dress. And the fabric is great!

[amandajean]

if anyone could pull off the green dress and orange jewelry, it would be you! go for it. the dress is looking lovely.

[Missy]

You better not chicken out! That orange will be perfect with that dress!
You're killen me, Smalls! Let's see it on.

[rohanknitter]

That looks great, perfect marriage of pattern and fabric, at least in how it looks. The orange jewel will be awesome with it, go for it!!!

[Dena Berg (sugar shop)]

Go for the orange baby!

[Kristin]

Definitely orange accessories to get that fiesta vibe. Great dress!

[Tine]

That is one great dress!! I kike the orange jewellery very much! I also like the idea of a bright clutch....
Be sure to post a picture of what you decide to wear!

[Stephanie]

Lookin' good! I agree with everyone else that you should wear the orange jewlry.

As for the lining, next time you can try lining it with a cotton batiste which is super soft and light.

[erin]

wear the orange! it'll look great!
the dress is fabulous.

[elliebelle]

I love the combination of green and orange! You most definitly should wear them! And a quick little hint with the lining thing, if you use a lighterweight fabric in a similar color, you can use that as the lining or facing and significantly reduce the bulkiness. Sometimes I have done that with pant waistband facings when the fabric starts to become too bulky, it gives you the smooth fit you are going after, without all of the hand sewing! You will also see it on the underside of a collar on some jackets/blazers as to reduce bulk. :) I hope that helps.

[Amanda]

LOVE the green and orange combo! And the dress is fantastic~

[miss chris]

Orange. Go girl.

[Jennifer]

I LOVE THE DRESS and you should definitely wear the orange What a great color combo
Have fun

[lera]

Great dress. I say go for the orange. Totally.