sewing to the last minute - finished B5748

Can we stop for a moment and discuss how incredibly and unreasonably cold it gets in New England (both before and after this photo shoot I was covered head-to-toe and there was a hefty dash of polar fleece in the mix.)   Anyhow, I finished this sucker a good four hours before the wedding, so ..win!   (I actually really like this patten, especially with the pockets, and plan to make a couple more.. although probably in the spring.)

spin spin spin - and try not to fall down the hill....

I highly recommend it for its spinning-ness and general fluffy flouncing about.  In all of these pictures I'm wearing it with a full crinoline, but it also works with just the dress.  The pattern itself is was very easy to work with and the fit came together nicely.  The only major change I put in, was to add pockets.

The fabric is a cotton lace, backed with cotton broad cloth -- meaning the whole thing is machine washable, which may make it my new favorite formal dress.

Liza, the glorious photographer of awesomeness.  She is cold too.

wedding fun times.  (and conveniently wearing the same color as the bride's maids)