*First off--- Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes! I had a beautiful day, complete with cinnamon rolls, Anna Maria bias binding, a light box (to help with my embroidery, yay!), Mexican food & pop cake, Dr. Pepper, and Audie Murphy (yes, I'm a girl that loves classic westerns--- you can thank my Dad and brothers for that). I feel so very blessed by your friendship and my family's love. xxx
You are probably curious about The Dress. About a week before my birthday I decided I was only turning 22 once, therefore a new dress would be in order. I'm so happy with it! The bias cut skirt is perfect (and definitely worth the extra fabric usage!), and I decided to liven things up with making the sleeves hemmed with a subtle 'V'. I've always loved a detail like that, and was so happy I could add it to this dress.
The fabric is my newest fabric love: Loulouthi velveteen. I've always had a soft spot for velveteens, and having it designed by Anna Maria Horner, was just icing on the cake. And, it just so happens that she always picks colors that I love to wear. These velveteens are super great to sew with, and I'm always on the band wagon of recommending them for winter sewing!
I'm excited to see what God has in store for me in my 22nd year! I just can't believe it's here.
hugs and kisses ~Achaia
I love your dress! The fabric is beautiful, and I adore the sleeve hem.
Posted by: Alyssa | January 18, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Where did you get those boots??!! I love them and am now in total need of them! haha
Posted by: Aasmith18 | January 18, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Happy birthday girl...you parties with Dr. Pepper. You're awesome :)
Posted by: Sarah-Anne | January 18, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Aasmith18~
My boots are originally from Anthropologie, but I found them on eBay last year, at a pretty good deal (for Anthro boots that is!). I hope you find some. They are some of my very favorite shoes!
xo Achaia
Posted by: Achaia | January 18, 2012 at 07:43 PM
Girl you look stunning! That dress is gorgeous too. Alright next year give me a heads up on your birthday and I will drink a DP with you! Loved your list. I wish we were neighbors! Have I said that before?? Um yeah!
Posted by: jenny fish | January 22, 2012 at 09:54 PM
I love your dress! What pattern did you use? I need to make myself some dresses for summer. Do you think I'd be able to shorten the sleeves and skirt a bit?
Posted by: Lexie N. | January 23, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Your dress is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing these pictures.
I was wondering if you designed the pattern yourself. I sew for my
daughters, but would love to become brave enough to sew for myself.
I your patterns and your site!
Posted by: Gertrude95 | February 05, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Hi Gertrude95~
I used a McCalls 5466 for my main dress, though I did add the "v" sleeves, and lengthened it about 6". You should definitely try making some clothes for yourself! It's really not that much harder than sewing for your girls.
Thanks so much for commenting, and for the sweet words about our designs!
xo Achaia
Posted by: Achaia | February 09, 2012 at 08:50 AM