So you wanna be a designer....

LOL! man this is much harder then people think. I see why people spend $350 on DVF dress cuz if you knew what it takes to make that one dress you would understand..lol

Okay so I know I have been MIA from my blog but this is taking up all my time. I am in the last stretch, final samples will be done this week, line sheets/look books ready in about 10 days, cost sheets (hate this part) is driving me nuts! i mean really how do estimate what your "cost" is if everything is based on quantity (for production) but you dont know that until people actually place orders but i have to give them the "cost" before they order...lol...nuts!

Sourcing fabrics was not as hard since I have so many fabric connections but finding fabrics all in the same color palette, now that was interesting. I am tired but I am so proud of myself for realizing a dream to have a line designed by me. Hell, even if no one buys it..lol I still started and finished :) I think it will do well because my line is fantastic!!!

Not only have I almost reached the finish line I did it under budget..lol well, kinda.

TTYS

I got the skinny on Fabric!!!! MUST READ!!!!

Okay so I have been busy with the spring 2011 line that I dont blog as much as I should but when something is worth talking about I gotta share. So i am souring fabrics for my line and I have almost everything except for some knits so I have had to hit the ground running to find some really great knits and so recently I found myself a gold mine ;) BTW * the line is amazing, samples are done in two weeks and you guys will be the first to see it.

now on to the fabric god....

We all know that getting Modal Jersey or even 100% Tencel Knit (if you have not sewn with tencel yet you must, its amazing fabric) Knits..really great knits are hard to come by mostly because they are used by big designers and not easily accessible to the public BUT! i found myself a fabric angel..lol

He has incredible modal fabric, silk modals, lightweight, medium weight, bamboo Jerseys, 100% tencel (lyocell)!! (im telling you you need tencel in your life..lol and so much more, he has jersey prints, he showed me some silk linen that was so amazing I think my heart may have stopped beating for a minute.

Okay so I cant give you his name but I can give you an email address for him, he does not have minimums and he is so fair. I told him he needs to get pics of all his fabrics so I can show you guys but he is rather busy and is trying to get it done. He has a few fabrics on ebay(and i mean just few in comparison to what i saw at his place) but if you email him and ask about something he will respond.

Check out his ebay link: http://stores.ebay.com/highendfabrics-organics-more
and his email address is admin@highendfabrics.com

He is a very nice man and please tell him MIMI sent you ;)

PR: B5486 View C

B5486 View C


Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESS: Fitted (through bust) dresses A, B, C have darts, shoulder straps, raised waistline, slightly flared gathered skirt, back zipper closing. B, C: wrapped front drape with tie ends over darted bodice. C: below ankle length.

Pattern Sizing: I cut size 8

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes :)

Were the instructions easy to follow? They are really easy to follow and its actually rather easy to put together.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the pattern, the style, the length of View C

Fabric Used: Chiffon Print, lined with a very thin knit.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I prob wont make it again because I have so many other patterns but I do recommend it.

Conclusion: I love this dress!!