Fitting the Bodice

Yesterday, I created a pattern for the bodice of my dress.  I'm very thankful that I've chosen a relatively simple style of dress.  I've never created a pattern for any part of a dress before, so this was a fun opportunity.  I measured and remeasured.  Then, I created a pattern on a piece of junk mail newspaper.  I cut it out of scrap fabric and pinned it to the parts of the dress I already have.  After re-pinning and making minor changes to the pattern, I gave myself a big high 5 and called it a day.  Here's a pic of 1/2 the bodice:

I'm really happy with how everything is going.  I'm also very proud of my patience.  I'm not known for that quality, so it's a nice surprise to have it now.  I've still got to figure out how I am going to put cups in the bodice.  I know that will take a little time to figure out, but I've done well so far, so I'm sure it will all be okay.  

Today I cut out the lining (same fabric) of the skirt and midriff pieces.  I still have SO much fabric left, which is awesome.  That was another big step for me.  I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to dye the dress or what colors I would dye it.  If I do decide to dye it, I won't post info about that because I want it to be a total surprise for my family on my wedding day.  I also want to keep doing what my inner voice wants to do, follow my creative yearnings, rather than try to please anyone else.  I realized today that this is a piece of art, just like my paintings, and I certainly wouldn't ask someone else what they think about those.  So, I'm just going to follow my heart with my dress as well.  I'm sure it will turn out wonderfully.  

Love,

Melanie