I win…

I suppose it all comes down to personality.

I was taught never to quit.

And in reality, I wouldn’t let a student quit under my watch.

It wasn’t really about having a dress to wear, it is always about what I can learn from the experience.  And I’d learn nothing if I tossed the whole dress.

One of the things that helped to build my skills in garment construction very on in my childhood, was learning to alter ready to wear.  In fact, I had a small alterations business when I was 15 years old.  My mom was there to supervise, but I learned to take apart ready to wear and make it work on my client’s body, and that was a huge gift.

It is a lot harder to do this though, on your own body.  There is a lot of pinching of fabric, and guessing, and some real gut instincts.

I spent all day yesterday and this morning, reworking the dress.  Because I wanted to learn from it.  And I did.  I know now that very stretchy mesh knits really need to be completely sewn with a serger.  Fortunately I have a couple of them and I just had them serviced.

And as it turns out, I have a pretty cute dress that feels like I’m wearing nothing.  🙂

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Even though it is finished and Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I could technically wear it, I won’t.  Because…

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This is definitely hats and boots and hand knit socks and sweaters weather.  If all goes well and the NJ turnpike is clear, we will head to south Jersey to be with family.  My baby girl is home for a couple of days, and I am going to enjoy her company.

So to all of you loyal and supportive readers, a Happy Thanksgiving to you all.  Be grateful for the little things.  They can blossom and become big things, along with great opportunities to learn.  And really, isn’t that the whole point?

Stay tuned…

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Jenny Sethman
Jenny Sethman
November 26, 2014 4:40 pm

Thanks for sharing your learning experiences with us. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving dinner!

Judy
Judy
November 26, 2014 5:17 pm

Love the way the stripes work….I would never have even tried let alone finish. Great dress!

ginnie
ginnie
November 26, 2014 6:00 pm

Damn, Girl!!!
Victory!

Susan
Susan
November 26, 2014 6:09 pm

What an accomplishment!! Good job and ah, yes, hat/boots/sweaters etc 🙂

Carol
Carol
November 26, 2014 6:16 pm

Victory is sweet, but it is definitely time for sweaters!

Paula
Paula
November 26, 2014 6:20 pm

Wow that turned out great & it looks great on you! Hopefully the weather gods will be with you tomorrow and you can spend the day with family. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Nancy
Nancy
November 26, 2014 6:32 pm

Sergers and knits work well together and you got the stripes right! Hope you’re able to head out on the turnpike and enjoy your family tomorrow.

Gayle
Gayle
November 26, 2014 6:50 pm

Thank you for sharing your blog. They are inspiring and encouraging, uplifting and motivating. Have a safe and joyous Thanksgiving.

Joan Ahern
Joan Ahern
November 26, 2014 9:00 pm

Looks good, worth the effort. Have a great Thanksgiving. Keep warm

Melissa
Melissa
November 27, 2014 5:24 am

You work wonders! Thanks for the words of wisdom as I head through the snow this early Thanksgiving morning to work(RN). Enjoy your time with family as I will with mine the rest of the weekend. We are blessed.

Marilyn
Marilyn
November 27, 2014 5:51 am

When I think gratitude in my own life, knowing you (and reading your blog) is on the list, if a ways from the top. Happy family time…this day eat all you want!

Jessica
November 27, 2014 9:40 am

Congratulations on making the dress work for you! I am impressed! Thank you for all the wonderful posts that you have shared over the years. I enjoy reading them!

laura
laura
November 27, 2014 10:58 am

Great dress and it looks great on you as all your clothes do. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Hugs!!!

Diana
Diana
November 27, 2014 11:43 am

I was looking at Marcy Tilton’s blog about what is in the store widows in Paris right now, and saw a twin of the dress you just made! http://marcytiltonblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/paris-windows-part-1.html

Jenny
Jenny
November 27, 2014 4:35 pm

WOW…looks great. Love the dress…..vavoom!

We were snowed out of dinner with family, but greatful for good neighbors who invited us to share their dinner. Also greatful to not be in the local power area that has been out since early Wed. AM. Boy that must be putting a crimp in alot of holiday plans.

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