I have been super crazy busy lately - working a regular job and an internship for a bridal shop - and it has taken its toll on my mental health. I have tried to hustle in the past (spoiler alert: it didn't work then) so these past two months were another trial to see if I could make it. I did not. I've learned over time that my best bet for keeping my mental health in check is a balance of work, ample rest, and time to cook food at home and see loved ones. It's my "magic formula".
I ended up working so much that I got very sick with COVID-19 and boy did it suck! It was around the time I was starting to feel ill that I decided to uninstall Instagram and take a break from the socials. Honestly, it made work more boring, but I don't feel like I missed out at all. The first week was spent recuperating so it was almost better to not doom-scroll while stuck in bed. After seven days of sleeping and watching TV, I was able to do some deep cleaning and even some drawing.
Okay, enough of my old-lady life updates. :)
Here's what I did for sewing:
I saw the Simplicity 9325 pattern a couple months ago. It's been discontinued for year but I was able to buy a copy from a seller on Etsy. What drew me to the pattern was the unique square neckline and the fluttery sleeves. I am a sucker for a fun summer dress!
Cover of Simplicity Pattern 9325
I was worried that the pattern was a little too dated and would not compliment me. Based on a sketch I made, I decided to just trust my gut and find a matching a fabric.
My vision for this dress; a sketch detailing me in a version of Simplicity 9325 made in a black floral fabric
As you can see from the sketch I shortened the skirt. This would give the dress a more modern look. The fabric I choose to use was an estate sale find from this shop on Etsy: LaceInTime
Black floral fabric
I was not confident when I cut into the fabric! To comfort myself I referred to the process as a dive into "experimental fashion". By now you should be able to see that I am an overthinker and a worrywart. When the hems and last raw seams were stitched up, I was surprised and overjoyed at the results.
A mixed, black/white cisgender woman wearing a black floral version of Simplicity 9325
C'mon I look like a freakin' rockstar! I was definitely channeling some "ROCKSTAR 101" by Rihanna vibes.
Overall all, this project is a 10/10 for me. Trusting my gut worked and I will be doing that more!
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