Finishing the Frock by Friday!

Well it is almost done!  All I have left is the hem and some possible serging to keep some frayed ends in check.  I hate invisible zippers.  I don't have an invisible zipper foot, so mine isn't exactly invisible.  I did sew my sash in to the bodice and it turned out pretty good.  Not so sure about all-in-one facings---they are a tad bit confusing for me.  I did manage to figure it all out and learned some new techniques by doing this dress.  I love the way the dress hangs.  It is a relatively slimming dress, so I think I would make it again.  Maybe next time would go faster.  Not too bad though.  A new dress in a week.
New techniques:
A pattern with no seam allowance-make your own-(I kind of like those already figured in)
All-in-one facing-I think I will like the finished look once I get a better handle on this one
Invisible zipper-so far I haven't met any zipper I really like
Ruffles-this part was fun and I am already working on another ruffle project!

Frock by Friday progress

Yesterday was day one and I had my pattern printed off and cut out. It was very easy to piece together. I chose a bright yellow for the dress and a pretty floral for the ruffle. I also cut out a sash in the same floral. This is so fun sewing along with all these people you don't know. They can't see your mistakes or your "angry eyebrow" faces when you have to rip something out! It is motivating though to have others doing the same project. It somehow heightens your desire to proceed. I can't wait to have a finished dress. Hopefully it will fit me. I NEED that dress form. (Need is a pretty strong word). Today I have much to do for the banquet, so I am hoping to get the bodice work done along with Kathleen at http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/. It is not too late to start. Print off that pattern and get sewing!