the Halloween dress
If you've been reading this, you probably think I am obsessed with a certain dress. Maybe I am! At least until my skills improve and I move on to the next thing. I might just get over my dread of zippers one day.
I can't believe that Halloween is almost here. It's pretty much my favorite holiday. I've been encouraged to dress up for work, so that lead me to make this- the Halloween dress! I shed blood, sweat and tears over the first dress (well, not really but you get the idea) and this one was so much easier. Really quick.
I fell for this gorgeous Alexander Henry fabric the moment I saw it. It's called Pumpkin Party. Being the cheapskate that I am, I snapped it up when it got to 50% off. I had to go to two fabric stores, but it was worth it.
Of course the cats and pumpkins are upside down on the back (it's a circle skirt made out of only two pieces) but I won't tell if you won't tell. Halloween waits for no woman so I didn't obsess like I usually do. There are pumpkins to carve and Halloween goodies to eat!
So what are you wearing for Halloween?
wow roxanne! that is totally amazing!!!
Posted by: linda p | October 28, 2007 at 10:05 PM
Cute! Although you know what would be the best Halloween costume ever? HUELL HOWSER!
Posted by: Mary | October 30, 2007 at 01:38 PM
Cute! Although you know what would be the best Halloween costume ever? HUELL HOWSER!
Posted by: Mary | October 30, 2007 at 01:39 PM
I LOVE it! That is so super fabulous! I should have sent you a tot bag to use as a purse too! I can't believe I didn't think of it! You look adorable!
Posted by: Missy | October 30, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Aww this is so cute! I love making my own clothes, it's just hard to find time between work and studying.
I just randomly happened upon your blog and it's really adorable :) You've inspired me to go home and sew something!
Like a halloween dress! :D
Posted by: Diane | July 31, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Although I love the idea, the perfectionist in me is cringing. I would love to see the fabric used to make a different dress, one that doesn't require it to be upside-down on the back. It's such a great pattern! Also, that dress looks FANTASTIC on your figure. You should use that dress pattern again with a fabric that you can wear when it's not Halloween!
Posted by: Amy | July 03, 2009 at 07:35 PM