Monday, April 11, 2011

Sewing Retro! B4790 #2 - So Many Choices

These are my selections for the dress. I thought the material had some 70s overtones, but chose it anyway. Once I spent the money, I decided a nice blue gingham would have been perfect. However, I am happy with this choice:

David's Textiles, Inc - Forgot to write down the design (4 3/4 yards) - It will be close for my measurements.

Coats Dual Duty All Purpose Thread - Yale Blue and Kerry (yes, Kerry) Green -- I picked blue and green thread because I have blue bias tape and the dominant color in the fabric is that green.

Wrights Extra Wide Double Fold Bias Tape - Yale blue

Dritz Snaps - nickel #1s - I should carry a guage. #1s are too small. I may change to bigger ones when I get to that step. (I saw a review where a seamstress had added hooks and eyes in some of the places the snaps might unsnap. I am considering that advice, but will see how it goes with the bigger snaps)

La Mode buttons 7/8" Royal - I bought four all the same size

I think that's it.

Like I said, the ceremoney is outside. I have some beautiful sling back sandals that are the blue in the bias tape. The heel may not be thick enough for wearing in the grass, so I will have to experiment.

I'm so glad I learrned how to post photos and I also learned how to not download them onto my computer.

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