Just Plain Pitiful!!!
 

Ok guys, you gotta promise me not too laugh....too hard! :D

As you know, I am trying to learn how to sew. I took the beginning sewing class and learned a lot about reading patterns. So I attempted KS's first dress yesterday. I worked all day long and let's just say...it did not turn out too good. A lot of my sewing is not as straight as it should be, it did not sit right on her body, it was a little bunched up on the back where it should lay flat, and so on. But dang it, I tried! I ended up taking the D-ring off of this one after pix and tossing it. It wasn't fit to wear. I would've been embarassed for anyone to see her in it.

But I did decided to share my pix with you guys. I am hoping that this can be something I can look back on when I get a bit better. After cleaning up, I re read the pattern many times and did a lot of research. I do see a lot of places where I went wrong. So I am going to the fabric store asap and going to try this again. I am determined to get this right!!!

I put the dress (if you choose to call it that....LOL) on over KS's sweater she had on last night. But maybe you can tell and get a chuckle! I hope to show you a better one soon! But for now, laugh away! ;)

And please excuse our messy hairs! Tee hee! I hadn't done KS's evening grooming just yet! :)

Aymee it isn't perfect I won't lie:p ...but for your first attempt at reading a pattern and making a dress, I think you did pretty darned good. (PS... I hate patterns:D I make my own)

good job!!! not bad for your first time!!! youll get the hang of it...trail and error is how we learn!! ps KS is a cutie either way....not grooming or not!! what a doll.

to all beginers i recomend to use a seam guide, it helps a lot to keep your seams straight while you are learning, don't give up, sewing like everything is a Lot of practice,
here's a seam guide so you can see what it looks like, the goggy dress is not an easy item to start sewing with...LOL so is pretty good for someone that has never sewn a line in their life...:D
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Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your kind words and support! :) Love my fellow YT'ers!

And I will for sure check out that seam guide!

I think that you did a good job! You are a beginner and like said before, a doggie dress isnt an easy thing to make. When teaching someone to sew I usually start them out on pj bottoms (for people). Easy fit and nice long seams,so you can practise keeping them straight,5/8" seams are sometimes easier than 1/4" or 1/2" seams. A seam guide is a great idea.

Looking forward to seeing your next project.

You got the skirt looking pretty darn good...it's just the bodice that needs a little work:) You will have it down in no time. I think the pattern you are using a bit harder than some too. I'll be checking back and I'm sure your progress will amaze you!

I'm impressed! You go girl! Hurry up and make the next one so we can see! :) Katie Scarlett will be the best dressed girl on the block!

I think that is awesome for your 1st try! I wish I could do as good:)

This exactly....Not to mention patterns are a one size fits all type... Not all dogs are shaped the same, so pattern has to be adjusted for your pup. Obviously, like clothes for people, we aren't generic. This is why making a pattern off KS's sizes would be beneficial. I wish I were in PA. I could show you instead of trying to explain.

And I LOVE that fabric!! It's gorgeous!!

I know! I fell in love with the fabric the minute I saw it at Hobby Lobby! I am going to get more and hopefully the next one will look better. Thank goodness it was on sale! So I was only out my time and about $3 for fabric. LOL

Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your support! I felt kinda silly posting those pix, but now I know I'll be more appreciative if the next go round is better. :)

Find a dress you have that fits KS the way you like and study it. Use it to draw out a pattern of the pieces you'll need, adding an inch for seams. Look at the different pieces of it and take it apart in your mind. I fold the bodice in half and trace each piece and then label it. On skirts, I double whatever is there (on the dress i use as a pattern) to allow for ruffling (I always use the double fabric, turn it inside out because I hate hems trick)
This is how I sew. Pillows, dresses, beds, curtains, etc. I can't follow a paper pattern. I just can't.
I made allies valentines dress off of another dress I found a picture of on the internet. I studied other people's clothing from other websites and adapted the pieces I would need.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...3/6086d12d.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...n/301174e7.jpg first dress ever (for a dog) made out of an old pillowcase.

First attempt I think you did good. Practice makes perfect with everything.

I think it's great for a first try. My first few dresses were awful! The only way I learned was to make mistakes, then I knew not to do that again. Lol. KS is a doll.