Way to go, My Girl!
My daughter started sewing this past August when she signed up for Fashion Design in school. Her teacher asked her if she would like to enter an outfit in a Regional Competition and she readily agreed.
The competition was this past Thursday. We took 8 girls from her school. She was entered in the Coordinated Outfit category and made a dress and jacket. She altered commercial patterns (I can't remember which ones and she isn't home to ask, but they are Simplicity and/or McCalls.)
For the bodice of the dress she used a silk dupioni and the rest of the dress is Heather Bailey's Freshcut line. Her jacket is a cotton denim with cuffs and facings in the Freshcut fabrics.
(Unfortunately the photos are lousy. The holding area was a giant hall and the lighting was awful.)
The girls had to model their outfits in front of the judges, as well as answer questions.
The dress with the jacket.
Coming back from the judging. We (us parents) were not allowed to watch. Look at that smile! She was feeling confident!
We had to wait for hours . . . . and hours . . . (with nothing to do) . . . . . for the results.
The Results: A silver medal and she will go on to the State competition in April.
We are proud of you, Girlfriend!!!!
That is terrific! What a cute outfit (and daughter too). You must post that in the Freshcut Flickr group.
Posted by: Elizabeth K | February 18, 2007 at 07:42 PM
Your daughter looks beautiful in her outfit. She did a terrific job, love the fabric and the design. Good luck to her at state.
Posted by: Lori V | February 18, 2007 at 08:46 PM
How exciting! I'm not surprised - that is a great dress!
Posted by: meg | February 18, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Wow! Congratulations! That really motivates me to want to sew clothes. It's an area I have failed in many times before...but maybe I can do it!?!?! The dress is great! I'm really impressed.
Posted by: lindiepindie | February 18, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Beautiful dress (and daughter). I've been eyeing that fabric for so long, I love the combination she used.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Patricia | February 18, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Oh wow, Debbie. I can just imagine how proud you are. She did a wonderful job and she looks awesome. That paisley fabric is wonderful and what a great match with the silk. I showed it to Molly last night and she gave it a teenage thumbs up!
Just the inspiration I need to get to work on my dress!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 19, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Wow...the dress is beautiful! I can only image how proud you must be.
Posted by: Karyn | February 19, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Wow! What a fabuous job she did-looks like she takes after her mom! Just beautiful fabrics!
~cheers~
Ang
Posted by: norththreads | February 21, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Oh my gosh! the dress is beautiful! Of course, the model doesn't hurt! lol! So she's been sewing for less than one year and can already make that?!? Natual talent for sure and she clearly needs to pursue it. Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Lauri | February 25, 2007 at 02:41 PM
Woo Hoo! Stunning teen girl. What an awesome job on the dress. You make a pretty good model too.
Debbie, you must be looking at your beautiful girl thinking: That's my beautiful baby turned into a beautiful young women. Wow.
Posted by: Coryn | February 28, 2007 at 07:07 PM
Wow! That outfit is stunning. Beautiful color choices and a beautiful girl! You must be so proud.
Posted by: lbpsews | March 02, 2007 at 10:45 AM