My First Garment

Hi everyone, today we are going to talk about my first garment, and this is something I made before I started the course, so I didn't know what a notch was or how to do an invisible zip.

So what I decided to make was a 1950s tea dress for a vintage fair I was going to. 

This dress had a zip, full lining and interfacing yes I know ambitious. Also back then (about 5 months ago) I decided to go one size bigger, now not knowing how to measure myself properly really played a big part in that decision because I'd made myself bigger than I really was! Yes how silly, at least I know now, so I had to install darts to fit the garment to me.

 Anyway on a final note, I absolutely love this dress even with all its imperfections and still wear it today. 

So now you've seen my first garment I look forward to showing you the apron I will soon be making on the course. 

See you in the next blog!