Hi gals, as some of you know I’ve been missing in action due to my Mum needing my assistance every day for her meds. By the time I get home it’s usually around lunchtime and I don’t really feel like getting going on my sewing projects. At the moment though I’m making our elder daughter ‘s 40th birthday outfit - all in rainbow coloured sequinned fabric. I’ve cut out the bodice and lining and pants and the lining. I’ve yet to cut out the sleeves in the sequinned fabric. Dana is coming around tonight after gym to try it on. I’ve left the back pants section open to put in a zipper as the back crosses over at the top. It says to put in buttonholes but with the sequinned fabric I’m not going to do that. I’m going to use large hooks and eyes as they will be easier to put in.
Dana’s 40th party with all her girlfriends is on Saturday 3rd July and as we are going to New Zealand on the 18th June I’m trying to get this done ASAP. I do hope I don’t have too many alterations with fitting tonight. I told her I’ll make a long loose belt to go round the middle. Wish me luck. Love ChrisWe’re doing the long sleeved version and with the longer legs (the larger picture on the right)
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Wow, what a gorgeous outfit. I'd wear that if I was younger and could get my body into that.
18491What a beautiful outfit for Dana.....Happy Birthday Dana...Hope mum is doing OK... I know how tiring it can be to take care of someone who is deteriorating .. She is still a spiffy mum... Sending you hugs!! Suzanne
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by pennifold
05 Jun 2021
Hi Suzanne, yes, she's still a snazzy dresser and likes to look after her hair and makeup. It is tiring, you're right an I'm so looking forward to our break. Love Chris
111380Wow! What an amazing outfit for Dana ( Happy Birthday). I tried doing sequins once and decided I would not work with them again if possible. Kudos to you for undertaking this project.
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by pennifold
03 Jun 2021
Hi Debbie, yes, it's a challenge, but with a metalfil needle it makes it easy to sew through. It's going to be a heavy outfit though as it weighs a bit! Love Chris
14637Chris, I am so sorry your mom is needing your help with meds. Is she sick? I am so sorry I have missed all these posts. Hugs to her and to you.
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by pennifold
03 Jun 2021
Hi Jan, no she just has Alzheimer's disease, it's not been officially diagnosed, but her memory is getting worse day by day. She is 87, love Chris
59631Well, Chris, that is quite the outfit... Happy 40th to Dana!
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Hi Kim, I'm nuts, aren't I? Anyway, she is thrilled with it, I'm just hoping I don't have to redo the front to make it a V neckline! Love Chris
318455what a great fabric you found for this. I'm sure it will be gorgeous. and she will be so happy with it, and proud of you !!
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Hi Gerry, she was so appreciative last night, and I know she'll look great in it. Love Chris
743291Oh my! This is just gorgeous and she'll love wearing it!
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33641You are so brave to sew these sequins! Dana will be beautiful in this gorgeous outfit sewn by mum!!! Happy 40th Dana!!! Ashley turned 40 this year too.
109780Wow! She will be the star of the occasion for sure. What a stunning outfit. You are a very talented and brave woman and I have no doubt you will manage to finish it in time. I'm so glad you will be getting away for a time. You deserve some time to rest and relax.
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Hi Karen, the fitting went well last night and it's going to look great. But, then she asked if I could make the neckline a V - I told her I would need a new top front 'cause it would be too fiddly trying to rearrange a V neckline from the round, not to mention time! So she told me not to stress too much about it. I'll see what I can do, but I'm not holding my breath about it. Love Chris
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148911This will be a awesome outfit. Love the fabric
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Thanks Angie, I'm hoping so too. Yes, the sequinned fabric is gorgeous. Love Chris
109774Wow, what a stunning outfit this will be, Chris!! Dana will be thrilled! I know you will finish with for her - even with a few more fittings. You have such talent! Sending hugs and continued prayers to you and your dear Mum!
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Thanks Laura, I'm hoping tonight will go well. You know how it is when you are fitting something for someone else, you always worry it's not going to be right. I had to do one side of the bodice back lining again as it stretched too much. I hope the pants will be fine. It's all got to be sewn together at the waist line. I hope tomorrow I'll be able to sew the top to the bottom. Love Chris
96275Love it. Glad it is you and not me, you have done a wonderful job everything is matching up perfectly. Happy birthday wishes to your daughter
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by pennifold
31 May 2021
Hi Sewmad, it's been a challenge I can tell you. I hope that once it's all together it will look great. Love Chris
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