The Party Dress Book

The Party Dress book by Mary Adams is a really wonderful read.
There are beautiful photos and instructions and pattern on how to create your own party dress.
Here are a few of the photos inside that I love...

I am not a big party kind of person (anymore) so won't really have an occasion to wear one of these too. Still, I think they are neat and different and plan on making at least one sometime soon.

3:52 {Kwik Sew Top}

 Everyone kept saying "baby steps Staci" start with something easy like a skirt....
As some of you know though I'm rebellious and had to kick off my garment sewing with darts, gathers, ties, and other stuff I can't even remember.


I have had this Kwik Sew 3376 pattern for a while now and decided to dive in feet first and whip it up.
It didn't turn out too bad and really wasn't hard to sew. The end product just needs some tweaking, although I'm not sure how to go about it yet.


I think once I learn more garment techniques I will be able to fix the funky bust gathers.
For right now though I think it looks best hanging up.
Here is a photo of it in use for any of you curious people. Please excuse the mess in the background and fogged up mirror. I'll replace this photo once I get a remote for my camera...

You can also see my full review on Pattern Review here.

:)