Auction Dress Finished

Auction Dress

The final product!  It took so much longer than I expected but all's well that ends well.

My bonus is I get to check off two items for the 12 in 2012 Challenge: the Auction Dress garment and hand-picked zipper technique.   

I followed this tutorial for the zipper.  It's actually quite simple.  I learned that basting the zipper while it is closed is essential.  I basted while the zipper was open and ended up with an exposed zipper. Redo.  When it came time to pickstitch, I made a guide using painter's tape and graph paper to help keep the stitches even.

Mom says I need to make this dress in black - I agree.

But first, I need a swimsuit cover up for spring break!