The Socialite

Every summer for the last 3, I have been making summer lists. The first time I made one, nothing was accomplished on it because I was bummed out that friends were leaving and everything had a hint of melancholy to it. I called it my "Summer Bummer" list as many items were prefaced with the phrase "one last" or "last ever."

You might say the following summer was the complete opposite as I built the list with someone who was as excited about summer as I was. Also, I think think the pupils in my eyes were heart-shaped. "Summer Bummer" became "Best Summer Ever" - it pretty much was.

Now whenever May rolls around, I start thinking about my list, trying to top the "best-ness" of the prior year. Road trips, day trips, festivals, concerts, seasonal food celebrations, and lake swimming always make their way on there. So does "make a dress."

This year, though, I jumped the gun a little. On May 8, I made my first full dress.

The pattern is called "The Socialite Dress" by Anna Maria Horner. She is a genius. Reading her patterns is like reading regular English. It's like my mom telling me what I need to do and why. Maybe too simplistic for some, but for a beginner like me, it's fantastic.

Another nice thing is that this really was just a simple dress. I literally finished it in the better part of an afternoon. I wear a belt with it for a little extra definition.

I also have huge issues with using the self-timer. Hope you've enjoyed these action shots.