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Sewing: Quarter Century Hawaiian Adventure
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Quarter Century Hawaiian Adventure

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sew Retro: Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress »

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


What was your inspiration?

I decided that turning 25 on 12-12-12 was kind of a big deal, so I'm planning to take myself to Hawaii for a little sunshine and celebration. I'm in love with the sarong style dresses of Alfred Shaheen--but can't find the funds in the budget of grad-student to shell out a few hundred dollars on an original.

What are you most proud of?

I have to confess: this is my first sewing project. Ever. Except a tooth fairy pillow we all sewed in second grade as a class project.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take it slow. Also, don't stay up till 5am working on the dress just because you're so excited about how it's coming along. Pace yourself!

 

11 comments

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cajeeccles245550 on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What an amazing achievement! First dress and so lovely on you.
MercedesW on craftsy.com
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love that slash of fabric over the shoulder. Very original!
Chika87 on craftsy.com
Jun 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress came out great!
darsana on craftsy.com
Jun 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Both you and the dress look fantastic!
Verinaroxy on craftsy.com
Jun 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very nice
mo.sews on craftsy.com
Jun 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
YOU look darling in that dress! Well done newbie! As a 'seasoned' sewer, I am more than impressed with how well this has turned out!. 12/12/12/ and 25 huh? Awesome that you are celebrating, and such a wonderful location! Have a wonderful time!
Sickofitcindy on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome! I love that you used Shaheen fabric.
crochet4fun on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
awe that is just darling! You look just like Katie Holmes! I had to do a double take for a minute! :) Awesome job on that dress!
Sarah Becker on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! You look stunning in that dress!!
Ipanema on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress is lovely and so are you. If this is your first sewing project, you are a natural seamstress as well as a natural model. I look forward to seeing more of your projects.
WowAndFlutter on craftsy.com
Jun 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing work on this dress! I can't believe this was your first sewing project! Righto, you've inspired me to get started.