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sarah norwood

Wedding planning progressing…

Uncategorized October 17, 2010
Today Dan decide on his final Groomsman. I think he made a great choice for all three. Tomorrow he is finalizing our officiant and then all the major decisions are made!

I have changed my colour scheme completely, after falling in love with black bridesmaids dresses and am thinking of these things

At first we thought we wanted to have lavender and peach, and a more rustic country theme… but then I found these really wonderful Alfred Sung dresses…
So, our wedding is quickly becoming less country and more classy. I’m okay with that. I had originally thought I would wear a tea length dress but instead found a gown with a long trail, lots of details, really 1930’s Hollywood and it’s’ much more fancy than I had originally thought I wanted.However, you only get to do it once so I want to do it the best I can!I am getting more and more excited everyday. When we first got engaged I was really scared about the wedding and all of the planning. I had no idea what I wanted, I was not one of those girls who ever, I repeat ever dreamed about her wedding so I had a lot of thinking to do. Also, I had no idea what was expected. I really didn’t even know where to start. Now, just over a month later I’ve got the date, venue, and so much planned already! I’m totally loving every minute of it and can’t wait for our engagement party, to get our whole wedding party together (a lot of them will be meeting for the first time, including our parents!). It’s really been wonderful, and Dan has been really helpful. I couldn’t ask for more!Today was a super nice day, beautiful weather… we kicked around the house for a while, and went out for coffees with one of the groomsmen. Last night Dan and I went out for dinner, then stayed in and watched the rest of Tom Jones, then My Fair Lady, and ended our evening with a romantic game of Scrabble. Now I am about to relax on the couch and finish my second knit sock! Pictures soon, I’m terribly proud, it’s the first knitting project I have ever finished!

Nightie…

Uncategorized October 13, 2010

I’ve been sick all weekend (Thanksgiving weekend!). I made this nightie a few days ago and I sure was happy to snuggle up in it, and a blanket yesterday after wedding dress shopping. I felt like I had been run over by several, large trucks.

I feel mostly better, but am still dealing with sniffles and hot and cold flashes…

I bought the fabric that I used for this nightie ridiculously cheap, in the clearance section of the local fabric store. I think it was $3 or $4 a meter. I bought a ton and have cut out a bunch of bralettes and panties out of it, to be trimmed with yellow lace (please excuse the pile of shoes in this picture!).

Anyway, instead of trimming this nightie with lace like suggested, I just used a band of self fabric to finish the edge. It is SO comfortable, the fabric is so soft, kind of heavy and drapey (really nice jersey). I want to wear nothing but this… and wedding dresses.

Tomorrow is back to work, sadly… though I must admit I’m looking forward to getting back to my knitting – I should be able to finish my last sock by the end of the day! I never heard back from the flower shop so a-job-hunting I will go again. I am still thinking about just applying to school and worrying about how to pay for it later…

But for now, I do have goodies to post on Etsy as soon as I get some “in action” photos. I just don’t know quite how to do it. I was browsing some other sellers photos of panties and the like… and I was a little disappointed with the amount of scary thin, too young, too La Senza a lot of it was. So I will need to think about this some more.. But, for now I have these:

Wedding Dresses…

Uncategorized October 12, 2010

How on earth do you decide on a wedding dress?

I tried on dozens today… and I LOVED every single one.

This was one of the best experiences of my life. The dresses were gorgeous and I felt like a movie star. I’ve narrowed down the search to 3, and they are nothing like I had imagined. I felt like a movie star, even though I’m pretty sure I have the flu.

I wish I could wear a wedding dress everyday.

Uncategorized October 11, 2010


I’ve had this pattern in my stash for ages… It was handed down to me, along with half a dozen 1950’s knitting patterns, by my aunt. The knitting patterns are lost in a box somewhere (I hate moving!), but I dug out this pattern and altered it into a blouse.

I cut the pattern out of black chiffon and black lace. I’ve never sewn with a pattern this old before… I was pretty impressed with how complicated the pattern was. Lost of fun corners and curves, it was nice to sew something that was kind of challenging!

I’m not sure that this is something I’ll eve really wear… though I do think I might wear it out sometime with a pencil skirt or something, tucked in. I find I never dress up anymore.

While I was at my parents for Thanksgiving yesterday I found an old costume I had made for a display at a store I
worked at in College. I was actually pretty impressed with myself (and more impressed that wit
h a little sucking in, I could still fit into it!). So, I have solved the dilemma of “what to wear for Halloween” though Dan is still without a costume.

We had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving with my parents this year… lots of good food, and we all ate too much, especially Dan, which always impresses my dad. I think he’s just a little jealous he can’t eat like that anymore!

Today we are finishing off our long weekend just kicking around the house, walking the dog, enjoying our nice warm apartment. Tomorrow, I am going browsing for wedding dresses. I am scared and excited and prepared for an exhausting day!

Today…

Uncategorized October 5, 2010

Today I:

Set a date for the Wedding. September 10, 2011, a day after my mom’s birthday, and the day my Aunt got married 51 years ago. I booked the legion and sent out my request to use the Park at the beach!

I am going to make gluten free tortellini with spinach and riccotta filling! We will see how that goes, I have never made pasta let alone gluten free pasta. I am scared, but I’ll give it a shot.

I found 6 yards of checkered wool at Goodwill for super-cheap and am going to make a jacket or bolero or something… after I finish some of the things I have already cut out…

So, it has been a successful morning! And it’s just noon!

Back To Work… Sadly…

Uncategorized September 23, 2010

My day off always goes far too fast.

I’m so looking forward to the weekend. I have great plans for a date night with Dan, Farmers Market in the morning, a Wedding in the afternoon, and a walk through the forest on Sunday morning… and of course a Sunday afternoon Sewing Session as well. I really can’t think of a better way to spend the weekend.

I didn’t get nearly as much sewing done as possible, but got a couple of things cut out. I need to make a trip to Toronto soon to find fabric for my Wedding Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses.

On that subject, I have found the perfect dress, that will be made with some minor alterations… I am going to try some on as well, but this is really what I have in mind… but tea length! I foresee a lot of applique in my future.

Days off..

Uncategorized September 22, 2010

Today was/is my day off… I cut out two camisoles, and two pairs of french knickers (floral as shown here, and red and black plaid). I also have some ideas kicking around in my head for some obi-style belts that I might attempt to bring to life today…
I really love this camisole pattern. I have made two so far. It is based off of an original 1970’s lingerie pattern, bias cut, and really pretty. I love the airy-ness of the chiffon under a nice sweater for fall.
I have also been making these cowl-back blouses from a 1960’s Vogue Pattern. I have made two so far, the chiffon one here, and a blue crepe one with sleeves… I think I’ve decided I only want to wear chiffon from now on.
I just got back from the vet, which occupied a good chunk of my day off. Poor Oliver has an ear infection (actually ear infections, as it seems to be in both ears)… I feel awful for not noticing earlier and I have to admit, his little floppy ears look so red and sore! I feel like the worst puppy-mommy every…
I am counting down the days until the weekend (as usual). Dan, my fiancee (I am still no where near being over that!), and I are going to a Wedding on Saturday, Farmers Market Saturday Morning, and Scout’s Valley on Sunday to check out the fall colours. On Tuesday we are checking out the venue for our Wedding Reception! I am getting so, so excited, and really maybe should be starting on my dress soon.