We have not been to a party in a little while. Just to make up for this we had received three party invites for the weekend just gone! Luckily they were well spread out to not miss any fun and I even got to go out with the girls for a tapas dinner (though that story requires a whole other blog!)
Despite the rain we awoke to, the first party saturday morning was alot of fun. The kids really enjoyed themselves and we stayed to help clean up then headed home for a relax till the next party which was a disco theme starting in 3 & a half hours.
We organised a little lunch and then discussed disco outfits. My daughter was adament I should make her a disco dress. While my head started to spin at the thought of attempting this in such short notice I couldnt help but feel so excited that she really wanted me to make her outfit - I couldnt resist. I know it wont be this way forever so it was a challenge I was willing to take on.
We raced into the sewing quarters and chose some disco designs and I expressed that a dress would be achievable like the heart material one I had made previously for her and Serena. She looked at me concerned.
"But of course I will Frill it up for you" I said. This striked a smile and off she ran to leave me to it.
Well it took me the three hours with the cutting, baste stitching, pinning, stitching, thinking, unpicking basting stitching, ironing, threading, bias making and frilling!
Finally the fitting. She was in front of the mirror for a long time, not moving holding the frills. Something wasn't right. I assured her it was ok if it wasnt quite what she wanted. Bless her, she told me it was wonderful but maybe a little big as she pulled it in tighter around her! So we made a quick decision to add a belt and the disco diva was ready to go.
The party was a rocking good time complete with DJ, perfect for the disco dress!
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