What's with the Lawn Face?
It's tricky to catch full-self portraits in these parts. I need a full length mirror in my sewing room at least. Craig's office is just behind this window so after some time the man felt for me and quickly snapped a shot from his desk.
I'm from the camp of taking about fifty shots of the same thing to increase chances of a keeper or two - you know, like a million monkeys in a room there's bound to be one in there typing or something like that. Craig's a one shot kind of guy (not trying to be punny this time). He was super busy with a project at the time so it was; "you look like a lawnchair" >snap<. So, I was surprised I didn't look totally offended in the end product. I guess I have delayed facial expressions. Just looks like I'm sporting a wheel barrel bracelet (never mind. Can't see it in the actual post)!
This is a Built by You dress from Simplicity (3964) (again, check out Leya's frickin' cute one here) and I was actually all proud of the fact that alot of my projects these days have been utilizing vintage fabrics I scored at the local Yard and Yardage sale in the spring. Sure, I look mildly coked-out or l should be hanging from Scar Face's window sill but I just made a five dollar dress! Six when you count in the fact I bought the pattern on a $1.00 on all Simplicity pattern sale. Brace yourself and grab your sunglasses for there's more frugal fashions coming down the pipes in the next while. This pregancy's made me into a sewing maniac.
I happen to love the lawnchair look on you. Besides, I think it's more of a seventies bedsheet or mattress kind of pattern anyway... not that I would know, being a child of the 80s and all.
Can't wait to see what concoction you sew up next!
Posted by: Dana | June 13, 2008 at 07:00 PM
I'm sorry, but this dress is so freaking cute! Love the sleeves and empire waist, and the fabric is gorgeous if you ask me. Makes me want to get out the sewing machine and um ... sew. Darn it!
Been lurking around for a little while... I love your blog. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: jessie | June 13, 2008 at 09:40 PM
I love the dress! There's definitely mileage in the lawnchair aesthetic!
Posted by: PrincessPea | June 14, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I love that dress!
Posted by: LillyZzzooooo | June 14, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Ahhh: You look bootiful! Pregnancy suits you as does the dress :)
Posted by: HandyCraftyWoman | June 18, 2008 at 01:07 AM
i'm loving your blog! your dress is perfect-- and i think the preceeding comment gave you the perfect aloof-model-face...
Posted by: oonaballoona | June 26, 2008 at 10:27 AM