Monday, February 25, 2013

Week 9: Total BS.



Heh. Bridal Shower, obviously! So, clearly you all think that I should do what a good sister/matron-of-honor should do. Everyone that commented, and I know the numbers are *not* staggering, said that I should get started on the Bridal Shower dress. So this week will be devoted to doing the right thing. And I know it is right. What I am not sure is right is my choice of dress. Now I am second guessing whether or not I should do what I had originally intended? See, I love making my life a constant drama.  Won't you help me, help myself? You, help me, help me :)

My initial thoughts were using this pattern (view B, the lady in blue) and this fabric (both from my stash!):

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Cotton Sateen, which now feels not quite right

Then yesterday, while thinking about the dress, I wondered if I should do separates instead and change color direction? My sisters colors are heavy on the pink. If you have ever seen Steel Magnolias, she is not far off! Most are from my stash (blouse pattern would be needed):

 
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Gold-flecked Pink Wool
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Luscious silk
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Perfect combination?

I purchased the second group of fabrics while in Dublin when I was there last year and it has just been sitting in the bag since then. Such a shame. The skirt fabric is designer, not that I can remember who, but I remember being impressed at the time. And the silk is Liberty of London. What do you think? Is the silk, "bridal shower" enough? The shower is at the end of March here in NH, so it has the chance of going a million directions as far as weather. And I can put a cardigan on either if needed. 

Again, I ask for your advice! Don't be shy about telling me how you really feel — even if that means you think I should scrap both ideas. I have time.

Second guessing, does it happen to you too? What is your remedy, ignore and move on or reconsider? And should I just shut up and decide? ;)

Have a great Monday! And Thanks!!
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9 comments:

  1. soisewedthisFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Ohh i love that silk floral pattern. I think a skirt and top are perfect for a bridal shower. You could save the dress for the rehearsal dinner? Anyway, just go with your gut, whichever one excites you most. Whatever you decide, you can make the top anyway and wear it with pants later too. (I've been wanting to make a Salme pattern, they're on my to-sew list. So pretty!)

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    1. MaggieFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      I love that Salme pattern! I am still unsure that it is right, but I do love the second set of fabrics. That at least is decided! I think I am going to have to go back to the drawing board, and at least put the first choice away. And I love your idea for the rehearsal dinner, that might be the perfect time for that dress! Thanks!

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  2. LaurelFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I love the skirt in the pale pink Dublin fabric. The darker floral... not so sure about. Show me some other shirt choices... because you might have to get different fabric. Gosh, that would be sad, to have to buy more fabric!

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    1. Laurel againFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

      In fact, while I am thinking about fabrics, something comes to mind. So let me kill two birds with one stone here. 1) Shameless plug for my shop... combined with 2)An idea for what you could pair with the skirt fabric.

      https://www.etsy.com/listing/117738900/shimmering-gold-how-luxe-vintage-shell

      Either borrow this shell ;) ...Or make something along the lines of it. I think a soft pale metallic would be adorable with that skirt fabric and would fit well with the wedding theme which has a lot of sparkle to it along with the 60s vibe and the pink.

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    2. MaggieFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:10 PM

      I think a soft metallic would look great with this skirt fabric! I will have to try on that shell...but I think maybe a second blouse option may be in the works. Or a whole new set of options :)

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  3. ClioFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I love the shape of the dress and dresses are much more party-ish than a skirt and blouse. But I can see how this dress in that fabric might be very unseasonable in late March. That said, I love the dress...

    I love the fabrics you picked for the second option. But pussy bows just say office wear to me.

    (Um, hoping that's the kind of honesty you were looking for. If not, well, what do I know anyway! LOL)

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    1. MaggieFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      That is exactly the type of honesty I am looking for! :) That was my fear about the blouse...as much as I love it, maybe the bridal shower is not the *exact* right occasion for it. Okay, I think I need to reassess my pattern stash and see what else I can come up with.

      And I agree, dresses definitely say more party to me!

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  4. Sewing OCDFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    How about the dress made in the pink wool? The fabric is gorgeous and a simple design like that would really allow it to shine. I'm afraid its beauty would be a bit lost with blouse combo

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    1. MaggieFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      I am going to have to measure it...I think it might be a bit too short for a dress. But I think I really want to use this fabric. Maybe I can squeeze some kind of non-mini dress out of it?? ;)

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