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4/25/2012

Is it me? Do you see it?

I'm thinking this dress is ultimately more 'Betty' than 'Betty', but that print... it's impossible for me to not have the theme song to the Flintstones cartoon in the back of my mind while I sew. How horrible is it that I remember the theme song lyrics, entirely, to a show I haven't watched in close to 20 years but can't recite the preamble to the US Constitution I learned at approximately the same time... Don't answer that.

After overcoming the initial fit obstacles I had with the bodice, things seem to be going smoothly. Still, I never really know how a dress is going to fit until after I get the zipper in and try it on properly. Having Mike hold my zipper opening closed helps give me a rough idea (I could probably get a clearer picture if I trusted him with pins), but it's more approximation than precision.

Barring unforeseen disaster, the dress will be finished by Friday, so long as I can put my sweater down, that is.

13 Comments

Truly Myrtle link

4/24/2012 10:49:28 pm

Nooooooo! You will definitely be Betty X

Pumpkin link

4/24/2012 10:54:30 pm

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that the dress is giving you trouble! At least you have a sense of humor about it. I think that it wil turn out better than you ever imagined, you've certainly got the skills to make that happen.

Opal @ Celebrate Life link

4/25/2012 01:46:46 am

It looks lovely and so very Betty.

I don't trust my daughter with pins; at least not while I'm in the item that needs to be pinned. ;)

I can't wait to see the finished dress, it's so pretty!

sue link

4/25/2012 02:15:17 am

the dress is looking great, love the fabric, very feminine

Natalie link

4/25/2012 03:15:41 am

Your dress looks gorgeous! The material looks like a dream to wear. Can't wait to see it finished!

x

Cheryl link

4/25/2012 05:00:12 am

That fabric looks so luxuriously silky! I love the neckline too, can't wait to see it finished!

Connie link

4/25/2012 05:10:53 am

I'm glad the fit seems to be working for you! I can't wait to see the finished dress, I am sure it is going to be beautiful :o)

Laura

4/25/2012 08:49:29 am

I know the feeling of which project to work on since I want to work on everything at once! Love the dress - I think it's going to be beautiful! Thank you for the comment about my quilt - it's growing on me :)

Laura link

4/25/2012 01:13:47 pm

I definitely understand the Flinstones reference! And I think I could sing the whole song too, so don't feel bad! I think it's going to look great, can't wait to see it on you! I'm sure you'll be a total betty!