No, I’m not Prince!
I just realized I have unintentionally created a Lots o’ Hugs the Bear costume! I was picturing sort of frisky retro space advisor when I saw the pattern- but somehow that didn’t discourage me. Because I saw what Montanachic did with it as a blouse- I felt the familiar covetous sensations!
I had a lovely piece of a non-stretch mauvey/pinky veloury Deanna fabric that seemed like a worthy sacrifice. My machine was even happy with my idea. It sewed thru the fabric like it was really pleased with it.
I got tghe shoulder seams and the side seams basted and headed to the bathroom for a try- on with the big mirror.
Here I am:
Got to wax my eyebrows this weekend- I’m looking like Ned Beatty…..stay tuned- the next post will either have lovely completed pics of me wearing it, or the Dachshunds new velour bedding!
photo credits: little me, google images, pattern review
Pretty Grievances 
Don’t give up on it! This pattern is cute but takes some major tweaking, you can do it.
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The thick fabric around the neckline is making me nervous- could be a long weekend!
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I’m dying to see the fabric now! I love anything that makes people look like cartoon characters….
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I need a crochet mallet and an entourage-filled tonka truck!
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You never fail to leave me in stitches girl. Can’t wait to see the results. No matter what you end up with, its all plot fodder:)
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I doubt it’s as bad as you think. I vote to see it on you! 🙂
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Can I be mean and say this reminds me of a 1960s stewardess uniform?
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Yes! Yes! Exactly- I was picturing myself pouring space margaritas…
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Hmmm, pinkie velour eh? I know a shop that is practically giving a new to the place bolt away the owner dislikes it so much. I hope your top comes out just fine. It’s amazing what an eye brow wax can do. 🙂
The dachshunds might be unreliable with an honest opinion. I bet they really want those new soft pinkish beds…
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I totally love the shape, but I just know that every crumb would fall into that huge neckline. And that would make Mushka angry. She relies on my slovenly ways to stay fed.
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The dachshunds appreciated the cozy and snack concenience aspects!
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Ooh. I have this pattern. I even sewed it, but it looks nothing like the picture, ’cause, like the pirate code, a pattern is more like a guideline really.
So picture this: sheer striped fabric, turn the front into a v-neck wrap, angle the back where its supposed to be on the fold so the neck measurement stays the same, but there is a lot more fabric around the knees, make a short hem in the front veering around to a long hem in the back, lengthen the sleeves, gather them, put a cuff on them, use grosgain ribbon to finish the edge around the neck, put a snap on one side and a grosgain ribbon tie on the other and bob’s your uncle, you’ve got a hot mamma (if I do say so myself) walking around the house wrap.
Uh. Yeah. What she said. 🙂
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That sounds like a good plan, it may get 2nd life!
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