I have been invited to the wedding of very good friend's eldest son early next month, and I need something to wear. It is to be held outdoors (weather permitting) in the garden of a castle sitting lakeside here in New York state. But September can be very iffy - very hot or very cool, or even hot one minute and cold the next. We have a famous saying in this area: If you don't like the weather, wait a minute and it will change.
In my stash is the most gorgeous sari fabric brought back from a trip to India with all sorts of lovely custom embroidery, not at all like the "faux" sari fabrics sold in chainstores locally. I considered using it for a stunning outfit for the wedding but was very reluctant to cut into it until I have tested a suitable pattern and adjusted it for fit.
So, taking advantage of coupons and sale prices, I purchased Vogue pattern 8567 ($3.99) and some lovely polyester babysilk in a rosy peach (1-7/8 yds for $11.32). The bolt called the color "Claret", but it is much rosier than the scan shows and not anywhere near as red as the pattern photo. The empire style sleeveless dress with back zipper calls for a full lining, but I am considering only lining the top because I don't want to destroy the fluidity of the fabric in the skirt. We'll see....
The slightly transparent black background floral print (2 yards for 13.98) will become a loose shrug (McCall's #3880) which ties in the front. I've made this quick and easy pattern before; the only tedious part is carefully pinning and hemming all the edges as it is not lined. The print charmeuse is not prone much raveling, so that should help.
In my stash is the most gorgeous sari fabric brought back from a trip to India with all sorts of lovely custom embroidery, not at all like the "faux" sari fabrics sold in chainstores locally. I considered using it for a stunning outfit for the wedding but was very reluctant to cut into it until I have tested a suitable pattern and adjusted it for fit.
So, taking advantage of coupons and sale prices, I purchased Vogue pattern 8567 ($3.99) and some lovely polyester babysilk in a rosy peach (1-7/8 yds for $11.32). The bolt called the color "Claret", but it is much rosier than the scan shows and not anywhere near as red as the pattern photo. The empire style sleeveless dress with back zipper calls for a full lining, but I am considering only lining the top because I don't want to destroy the fluidity of the fabric in the skirt. We'll see....
The slightly transparent black background floral print (2 yards for 13.98) will become a loose shrug (McCall's #3880) which ties in the front. I've made this quick and easy pattern before; the only tedious part is carefully pinning and hemming all the edges as it is not lined. The print charmeuse is not prone much raveling, so that should help.
And to finish it off, a lovely straw hat whose ribbon band will have to be changed from navy to black most likely, with the possible addition of some silk flowers. Black wedge heeled sandals on my feet - no spiky heels for walking in the gardens. And a little black purse, of course.
I should add that I am rather on the short side (under 5 feet) and a bit thick in the middle, so I do best with solid colors as my main focus. I like my skirt length a little longer than I probably should as a height challenged woman, and rarely wear sleeveless without something to cover my upper arms. I know I also need to consider the proportion and scale of any print I intend to wear, but current fabric and fashions trends don't always work in my favor. This print is probably just a tad too large in scale for me, though not outrageous and will add a bit of visual interest. All in all, I think it will make up into a nice afternoon garden wedding ensemble.
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