Monday 19 October 2009

Sneak peek


This is such a terrible photo, but I have been posting about this dress so much I did not want to wait another week until I can have my daughter take sewing worthy photographs. A very pleasant muscle physiologist from the UK took the photo in the reception area outside the ballroom, as the venue was darkened, with fairy lights and candles for illumination . The venue looked fabulous, but was not good for photographs. I was really happy with the dress in the end, and did not have to alter it any further. Complete strangers asked me where I bought the dress and a guy who studied at University with me 20 years ago told me I was much better looking than he remembered. I am not sure if this was a compliment or not! I will post more details about the dress later.
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10 comments:

Gail said...

You look very nice indeed. Is the dress from BWOF Dec 08?

Tamara said...

Even in this bad pic the dress looks great! I can't wait to see a good picture and see more of the details.

Tina said...

You look radiant in your beautiful dress, Karen. Well done!

wendy said...

Hooray! Even in low-light it looks like it fits you beautifully. :-) Can't wait to see the detail shots.

Uta said...

Gorgeous! When I saw the picture I thought it was your daughter - you look as carefree as a college student!

Carol said...

Even in the blurry shot you look fantastic! Can't wait to see the dress. Mmmm, not sure about the comment, though!

Mary Nanna said...

Great effort - you must be thrilled with how lovely she looks.

Thank you for the tip about lining with cotton batiste. I bought some today and it is as smooth to touch as the other is rough and ungainly. I think the trousers will come up nicely and be comfortable as well.

Happy happy thought.

Mary Nanna said...

I've just re-read your post - OMG that's you! Unbelievable - I thought it must be your daughter.

That deserves a second round of applause.

Mary Nanna said...

re cotton batiste for lining - I've just read through that thread - thanks for the link... I've got nothing to lose, it's got to be better than nothing... really.. - the woman at the fabric shop thought it would work well - and her and her husband ran a tailoring business before opening a fabric store.

Kathi said...

Oooh la la!! The dress looks great and it sounds like things went really well!!!!! Great job!!