This Blog has been set up to share my experiences during Project Dollway...
I am keeping a Journal and these are the entries that I've made during each Challenge.
Challenge #1
GENE Red Carpet Challenge
Wed Apr 18/07
Day 1 (Wednesday)
Rec'd our first Challenge this morning... The Gene Challenge
Red Carpet EVENT ... Who is she wearing?
Thinking Black & White... Lace, Beading and sequins... Classic and timeless
oh.... wait... I have these fabulous teeny tortoise sequins... hmmmmmmmm
Maybe Chocolate and Cream... ?
Ack........ they will be impossible to find for production!
Day 2 (Thursday)
10 am:
Didn't sleep much... TOO many ideas!
3 pm:
OK... I've made my Fabric and Colour selection!
Only after I re-read the challenge and recalled that this is really about 'ME'...
and what I feel is appropriate for the red carpet! It appears we are making a 'SIGNATURE' piece... 'french dressing' will be WHO they are wearing!
Ivory & Black!
Ivory Dupioni Silk and Black lace overlay embellished with teeny black sequins, sparkly black beads and teeny ivory pearls.
Design: This full length gown will have a touch of vintage flair, but certainly be updated. Very Feminine and Sexy but not too revealing or trashy...
I'm striving for Classy and Elegant.
9:45 pm:
Just changed my mind about the Dupioni Silk... It will be too stiff for the flowy look I'm trying to achieve... So I've opted for Ivory Crepe... :)
Pattern is half done, should be finished before bedtime!
12:30 am:
I have finished drafting my pattern and have my pieces cut out, marked and ready to put together... May wait till tomorrow... or may go back at it after a break.
9 am:
Haven't been to bed! I've pulled an all-nighter... mainly because I was inspired, and my gown is now in progress.
Started to hand sew the sequins on lace portion of the skirt, just to see if that's what I want. The bodice is complete aside from the beading. I love the fit!
Heading for a nap~
Day 3 (Friday)
Noon:
Looked over what I did last night and am quite pleased!
Today I'll be sewing the glass beads and black sequins on the bodice and finishing the sequins on the skirt.
4:30 am
ACK... got carried away again... but, I finished the beadwork and beaded some co-ordinating shoes! I decided against using the ivory tiny pearls... just didn't work!
I should be able to put the gown together later today when I get up! :)
G'nite... LOL
Day 4 (Saturday)
Busy day here as 3 of my Grandkids were visiting and Maddi (13) brought a friend... They were great though and were all quite interested in what I was doing... They'd pop into my sewing room from time to time to check on the progress... :)
8 pm
Finished sewing my beads on the bodice and along the hemline...
Put the dress together and basted... Looking good!
Midnight
Just finished sewing my gown together... It is a snug fit, as that is how I feel this gown should be worn.
5 am
finished up most of my hand sewing... snaps etc.
8 am
Still sitting here mulling over sash ideas... Better get to bed! LOL
Day 5 (Sunday)
Spent they day beading and putting the gown together... Lot's of hand sewing... I don't make a lot of gowns, so this has been quite an experience for me!
Although it is tedious, I find it quite satisfying.
I don't sew for Gene either, so I've really had to work at this! LOL
I decided on a short 'train' idea for the back instead of a sash... I've hand beaded around the entire edge of it... I feel it adds just that touch of interest that it needed.
Went to bed at 5 am!
Day 6 (Monday)
Today a little panic set in... I am second guessing myself! ACK!
Made up a little 'CHANEL' style silver quilted clutch purse...
Most Celebs carry a clutch, and many have vintage ones... So this is a 'Vintage CHANEL envelope clutch” :)
I also made up some jewels... I used delicate sterling chain, and teeny black swarovski crystals... I love the look of the gown without a necklace as well, but decided that with most Red Carpet events the jewelry is quite important, so she will be wearing 'Harry Winston'! LOL
Just sewed on my tag... almost forgot that! I am getting everything ready to package up tonight to send out tomorrow.
Day 7 (Tuesday)
noon:
No sleep last night... Took some pictures and made up a collage to send with the gown. It's all packed and ready to go! WHEW!!! Can't believe it's done... I think having so many days made me do more than I would normally do... which is a good thing! It gave me an opportunity to embellish this gown with hundreds of beads and sequins.
Package was sent out to Ted by XPRESSPOST at 3:30 today.
This has been quite an experience... not knowing who won and who is let go (unless it's me) will be a little frustrating... LOL
Glad to have a break before the next challenge!
Sunday April 29th /07
Just sent off my High Res pics to Pat Henry at FDQ and my Q/A page to Ted...
I feel like I'm 'in the groove' now, and am anxious for our next challenge on Wednesday!
Ellowyne should be a Fun one, as I just rec'd my first one, Nevermore...
Joined the Yahoo Group tonight, and will check around to see what I can find out about her.
I am keeping a Journal and these are the entries that I've made during each Challenge.
Challenge #1
GENE Red Carpet Challenge
Wed Apr 18/07
Day 1 (Wednesday)
Rec'd our first Challenge this morning... The Gene Challenge
Red Carpet EVENT ... Who is she wearing?
Thinking Black & White... Lace, Beading and sequins... Classic and timeless
oh.... wait... I have these fabulous teeny tortoise sequins... hmmmmmmmm
Maybe Chocolate and Cream... ?
Ack........ they will be impossible to find for production!
Day 2 (Thursday)
10 am:
Didn't sleep much... TOO many ideas!
3 pm:
OK... I've made my Fabric and Colour selection!
Only after I re-read the challenge and recalled that this is really about 'ME'...
and what I feel is appropriate for the red carpet! It appears we are making a 'SIGNATURE' piece... 'french dressing' will be WHO they are wearing!
Ivory & Black!
Ivory Dupioni Silk and Black lace overlay embellished with teeny black sequins, sparkly black beads and teeny ivory pearls.
Design: This full length gown will have a touch of vintage flair, but certainly be updated. Very Feminine and Sexy but not too revealing or trashy...
I'm striving for Classy and Elegant.
9:45 pm:
Just changed my mind about the Dupioni Silk... It will be too stiff for the flowy look I'm trying to achieve... So I've opted for Ivory Crepe... :)
Pattern is half done, should be finished before bedtime!
12:30 am:
I have finished drafting my pattern and have my pieces cut out, marked and ready to put together... May wait till tomorrow... or may go back at it after a break.
9 am:
Haven't been to bed! I've pulled an all-nighter... mainly because I was inspired, and my gown is now in progress.
Started to hand sew the sequins on lace portion of the skirt, just to see if that's what I want. The bodice is complete aside from the beading. I love the fit!
Heading for a nap~
Day 3 (Friday)
Noon:
Looked over what I did last night and am quite pleased!
Today I'll be sewing the glass beads and black sequins on the bodice and finishing the sequins on the skirt.
4:30 am
ACK... got carried away again... but, I finished the beadwork and beaded some co-ordinating shoes! I decided against using the ivory tiny pearls... just didn't work!
I should be able to put the gown together later today when I get up! :)
G'nite... LOL
Day 4 (Saturday)
Busy day here as 3 of my Grandkids were visiting and Maddi (13) brought a friend... They were great though and were all quite interested in what I was doing... They'd pop into my sewing room from time to time to check on the progress... :)
8 pm
Finished sewing my beads on the bodice and along the hemline...
Put the dress together and basted... Looking good!
Midnight
Just finished sewing my gown together... It is a snug fit, as that is how I feel this gown should be worn.
5 am
finished up most of my hand sewing... snaps etc.
8 am
Still sitting here mulling over sash ideas... Better get to bed! LOL
Day 5 (Sunday)
Spent they day beading and putting the gown together... Lot's of hand sewing... I don't make a lot of gowns, so this has been quite an experience for me!
Although it is tedious, I find it quite satisfying.
I don't sew for Gene either, so I've really had to work at this! LOL
I decided on a short 'train' idea for the back instead of a sash... I've hand beaded around the entire edge of it... I feel it adds just that touch of interest that it needed.
Went to bed at 5 am!
Day 6 (Monday)
Today a little panic set in... I am second guessing myself! ACK!
Made up a little 'CHANEL' style silver quilted clutch purse...
Most Celebs carry a clutch, and many have vintage ones... So this is a 'Vintage CHANEL envelope clutch” :)
I also made up some jewels... I used delicate sterling chain, and teeny black swarovski crystals... I love the look of the gown without a necklace as well, but decided that with most Red Carpet events the jewelry is quite important, so she will be wearing 'Harry Winston'! LOL
Just sewed on my tag... almost forgot that! I am getting everything ready to package up tonight to send out tomorrow.
Day 7 (Tuesday)
noon:
No sleep last night... Took some pictures and made up a collage to send with the gown. It's all packed and ready to go! WHEW!!! Can't believe it's done... I think having so many days made me do more than I would normally do... which is a good thing! It gave me an opportunity to embellish this gown with hundreds of beads and sequins.
Package was sent out to Ted by XPRESSPOST at 3:30 today.
This has been quite an experience... not knowing who won and who is let go (unless it's me) will be a little frustrating... LOL
Glad to have a break before the next challenge!
Sunday April 29th /07
Just sent off my High Res pics to Pat Henry at FDQ and my Q/A page to Ted...
I feel like I'm 'in the groove' now, and am anxious for our next challenge on Wednesday!
Ellowyne should be a Fun one, as I just rec'd my first one, Nevermore...
Joined the Yahoo Group tonight, and will check around to see what I can find out about her.
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