Outside of my Comfort Zone
This dress, from the May 07 issue of BWOF is haunting me. When I saw the photo on the Burda website. The first thing I noticed was the notch in the hemline. When I finally got a look at the technical drawing, I saw the "corners" , for lack of a better word, in the seams. I've never seen a detail like that, especially in a plus-size dress. Usually plus-size dresses are boring. But not BWOFs. The only problem is, (and it really isn't a problem) this dress is way outside of my comfort zone. Most of my dresses are boring, plus-size dresses. But, I can't get this design out of my mind. I am really developing a more emotional approach to my sewing. I'm buying fabric just because I like it. I'm considering dresses with unusual details. These actions are out of character for me. Maybe it's menopause induced insanity.
This dress, from the May 07 issue of BWOF is haunting me. When I saw the photo on the Burda website. The first thing I noticed was the notch in the hemline. When I finally got a look at the technical drawing, I saw the "corners" , for lack of a better word, in the seams. I've never seen a detail like that, especially in a plus-size dress. Usually plus-size dresses are boring. But not BWOFs. The only problem is, (and it really isn't a problem) this dress is way outside of my comfort zone. Most of my dresses are boring, plus-size dresses. But, I can't get this design out of my mind. I am really developing a more emotional approach to my sewing. I'm buying fabric just because I like it. I'm considering dresses with unusual details. These actions are out of character for me. Maybe it's menopause induced insanity.
I think you should try the dress. It's edgy, but sophisticated. I overlooked this one for some reason. I like it. You may find that this will end of being your favorite dress of all time. And even if it isn't, think about what you will learn from trying a design like this one. I am tempted to make an evening dress, even though I never have occasion to wear one, just to experience the process of the dress.
ReplyDeleteHey, I say give it a go. Menopause insanity? Who cares..it's liberating!!!
ReplyDeleteI actually made a burda similar to that once. Not in the edgy design details, but in the overall lantern shape. The neckline was the same too. It was red, washed linen and I loved it!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get my May issue yet....