January 19, 2018

Off The Shoulder Dress - First Post for 2018

Happy New Year! 





This is my first completed garment for 2018, Simplicity pattern 1613, McCall pattern 7686 and McCall pattern 6575.

I purchased this fabulous knit fabric from The Sewing Studio located in Maitland, FL when I was there visiting my sewing sister.  I've been to this store twice, they have beautiful fabric.  From the pictures the fabric looks like it's velvet.


























I was invited to the "2018 Virgin Island Association (VIA) Winter Ball" by two of my girlfriends. 





The VIA Ball was a fundraiser to help rebuild the Virgin Islands affected by the devastation caused by the hurricanes.  The VIA-DC is a non-profit organization that actively supports the enhancement of culture diversity in the Virgin Islands.  Their fundraising efforts are to assist young, college-bound Virgin Islanders with annual scholarships.

Now, on to my dress.  Prior to being invited to the 2018 VIA Ball, I had lost my sewing mojo due to the unexpected passing of my mother during the Thanksgiving Holiday.  With that being said, to get my sewing mojo back, I knew I wanted to make something that was quick and easy.  The first garment that came to mind was an "Off The Shoulder Dress". I've made this dress before to wear to a wedding.




I didn't want it to look the same as before, therefore my creative side surfaced.  I decided to put a twist to the dress, I made one sleeve a bell sleeve, the other sleeve I made with a strap across the front of my arm that was 4 inches wide.  I wasn't too sure how this was going to look, but I said "what the heck", let me try it.  To my surprise it turned out beautifully.  I received lots of compliments on my creation.




I really enjoyed the 2018 Virgin Island Winter Ball.




I had to take a picture on the red sofa in the lobby.




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Your talent is God's gift to you.  What you do with it is your gift back to God.  
                                                                                                       Leo Buscaglia