This weekend I started working on my fiesta dress. Oh boy, this is turning out to be way more complicated that what I wanted. I had to stop working on it because I didn't have a zipper (and was just plain frustrated). I didn't even realize that the dress needed a zipper! That's what I get for using a pattern I bought 4 years ago and not consulting the back of the envelope before diving in. I'm gonna plow through it, and hopefully have a dress at the end of the week.
After working on that dress I needed to work on something to build my confidence back up (a tricky pattern will do that to ya). I decided to go with a simple zippered pouch. Easy peasy. I think I was trying to build up a good rapport with my zipper foot before I attempt the 22" zipper on that dress. I think it turned out cute - I'm so easily pleased!
Because I was still in the mood to sew, I decided to tackle a new bag design I came up with last week. It's a pleated pocket tote. I still need to do some tweaking of the pattern, but for a prototype I think it turned out great. The fabrics totally make it. This bag makes me want to sip a tall glass of lemonade. I'm so tempted to start carrying this around, but I just made myself a new bag last week. I plan to list it in the shop, but I have a feeling I'll be making myself one soon...I'm such an addict!!
