For this week I'll like to showcase a velvet material that I sewed. I added a little lace to the back and a band at the front.
Velvet I read is mostly worn by the noble and royalties, so permit me to have a garment of nobility.
It is really not easy to work with as it rolls forward sometimes and sort of stretches. This makes it kind of difficult to pin a proper measurement for it and makes it a task to sew.
Added to that my old nemesis (iron) played a fast one on me😓. The lace I was sewing on got burnt scorched. I had to sew a patch of lace on it to cover it up. I couldn't let the burn rob me of my joy.
The dress turned out well in the end and I hope to wear it to events. Although I'm thinking of adding sleeves to it since the weather is beginning to get a bit chilly. 
Hey everyone happy #needleworkmonday guys, hope our weekend was fabulous. Mine was characterized by a lot of rain and really heavy wind. Took down a lot of stuff but we're fine.
Good post @wondermaey.. Good luck for you dear...
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I like the colour of velvet you choose, it looks good on you, I like the lace, I don't even see the mark from your old nemesis . nice work
Thank you☺, I was sure to hide the deed of my nemesis lol!
It turned out nice, it is rare to see velvet used for anything in my region since it is a bit of a pain to maintain. Good job!
It is a bit of a pain honestly, it just kept on stretching like it was smiling or something. Thank you for your comment☺
Again I am amazed how you make clothes (and I am still envious)! You look beautiful in you dress and the colour suits you perfectly. I think the different fabric at the waist was a very good decision as it draws the eye to you small waist (I cannot see any burned parts on the dress... you hid it well :-D)
I hope the weather gets better soon, although long velvety sleeves are perhaps very cool <3
(By the way I tried to sew stretchy velvet and it was like a pest: it slipped and turned and all in all did not behave. I had to hand stitch it… argh)
Thanks @neumannsalva, you know you amaze me and light up my spirit with your comments. Yeah the burned parts I tried to cover the best I could, it worked I guess. Lol! You hand stitched a velvet, that serves it right for its misbehaving attitude🤣
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STOPit fits with your body
Thank you.
I'm impressed with how it came out! Lace and velvet is a hot combination.
Did you use a pattern?
Thanks, I did not use a pattern, I'm not very familiar with using patterns but I'm learning tho
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STOPThis looks yummy!! I've never worked with velvet so thanks for sharing your frustration with it. You do such beautiful work!
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Hi @wondermaey. Beatiful work. I want to learn how to sew. Regards.
Thanks, I hope you do learn how to sew, it will be fun☺
I love how you used velvet for the front top and the lace design on the back. It really looks lovely on you! I’ve watched my mom work with velvet and I know it’s not an easy task. I love the waistline band. I’m so glad you didn’t let the burning incident stop you from finishing! Great job! 😊
Thanks @crosheille ! I'm looking to add crocheting skill by tuning in to those tutorials of yours, thanks for putting it up☺
You’re welcome! I would love it if you would join me. Hopefully you will have a good time and start crocheting your own masterpieces :D
Yayy! Ok I know I've been dragging my feet about this but I really want to try. I'll make an effort☺
Beautiful dress. You are very talented at sewing clothing.
Thanks @horazwiwik , you are just as talented , I saw that beautiful quilted mat you made☺
Thanks, hahaha the quilt that I will never make again in the future 😂
Gorgeous!! I do like the back side a lot! First I though I thought it is a flower printed fabric. Hmmm so the transparent lace lets it see through the blue velvet, very creative😍 it gives a unity as a whole. Very inspiring👏😊
Thanks @naomipangolin☺ it means much to me coming from a creative and skilled person like you!
wow! stunningly beautiful color fabric! It's a pity that the iron burned it but with a lace it will be even more beautiful. and instead of sleeves you can wear a beautiful cape or bolero from the same lace
Oh thanks for those suggestions@tali72, I didn't think of those suggestions . I was actually having mixed feelings about giving the dress sleeves, would definitely try those out and see the one I like best. Thanks☺
It's a lovely dress @wondermaey !
Your sewing is very inspiring and seeing you in the dress I thought that perhaps you have spare fabric to make an envelope-shaped clutch to go with your dress... I made a little drawing for you :
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Oh my gosh this lovely! I would definitely try this out! Wow thanks for taking the time to make a sketch @cryptocariad☺
Oh, what a lovely dress! The color is beautiful and I like how you accented the back with the lace and kept the front simple...it's like two dresses in one :) The band accents your waist nicely! I'm still in awe that you don't have to use patterns and now I'm in awe that you tackled velvet. I'm too scared to 😅
Thanks , I'm in that awe that you checked my post, amid all you have going on, kids and quilting and the farm. My awesome is learning from your awesome ☺ . yeah velvet is kinda tricky but I'm positive that you can handle it.