a new look for Miss Dummy
Yes, that's the name of my vintage dress form. Pam asked me if I was going to be one of those people who gives their dress form a name...uh, OK, I guess not! But without a name, how do you talk about her? Because you will be talking about her.
She's really not such a party girl...her neck was just a good place to stick the lampshade project I've gotten bogged down with.
You have to admit--this is a much better look! It's this pattern and I really had a good time with it. Had to do a tiny bit of tweaking because apparently my body has some freak issues, but the instructions were great and the fit is really good. I love peasant tops and this one is nicely fitted thru the body--most of us don't need that maternity look.
The fabric was fun--BariJ's "Full Bloom" gave the top a nice, sort of Anthropologie look to it.
So Miss D better enjoy it, because as soon as the sun comes out again, she'll be back to wearing the lampshade.
posted by Elizabeth at 6:13 AM
11 Comments:
Miss Dummy looks fabulous in both,but I LOVE the lampshade, did'ya make it?? Great color and always diggin' the polka dots! Happy Weekend!
No worries, THE SUN IS NEVER COMING OUT AGAIN. Or so it seems.
Now why is my word for verification unhing?
The lampshade would make a nice little parasol for Miss D.
Love the lampshade and the top. Very cute.
Love that top...I've looked at the pattern over and over wondering how it would be to make...thanks so much for the review!
The top is really cute. The dress form is a good idea but I rather like the lamp shade/otherwise naked look. It makes the name fit.
Very, very cute! I love the fabric and the pattern!
I really wish that I had a dress form. I remember seeing them in movies as a kid and just thinking that they were the coolest things ever. I may need to find one...
By the way, I love your blog!
How CUTE is that top !!!!! Very light and springy ..... and provides some good coverage where one might need some good coverage (without , as you pointed out , risking that embarassing moment when some stranger walks up to you and asks when's the baby due? )
Love your fabric choices here! This turned out great. :-)
Heyyy I know that pattern! Debbie made one in Lila T's fabrics!
I'm really envious of the dress form because it's a good quality one and I can never find one in a size bigger than 6 at thrift stores. The new ones cost a mint but it's what I used at FIDM and those are so much better than the adjustable one I have.
I don't have a memory of naming my dress form, because I don't generally name inanimate objects, but somehow her name is Headless Helen.
People always want me to name my Vespa and it just seems wrong somehow.
I love the top! Soooo cute! The lampshade is great too. Don't think my guys would let me get away with such cuteness in our living room. Maybe in my office!
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