A Creation of the Hand

Every few years, I am always needing a new journal. I have had many family and friends give them to me as gifts over the years. But this year, I decided to make my own. I thought, "I have the creativity - I hope! - and all of the staples necessary... why not?"

Last night I spent a few minutes gathering the materials: fabric swatches, needle, thread, buttons, bobby pin, Red Cross pin, two vintage paper clips, glue gun, cardboard pieces, college-ruled notebook paper. The project took me a few minutes to organize.

Mind you, it's not professional by far and may fall apart in the near future, but, alas, here it is!

Vintage Dress Making

I am preparing to make my first dress from a vintage 40s pattern. This Anne Adams pattern looks very simple. The pattern requires 6 buttons across the shoulders and 4 buttons down the side of the dress. Across the shoulders, I would like to use the yellow geometric buttons, but can't decide which buttons to use down the side. Which buttons do you think look best with this lovely 50s-60s green fabric? (Fabric is true to its color in the first six photos; almost an olive green.)

 1949 Anne Adams Pattern

 Green Fabric and Buttons to Choose From

 Geometric/Thumbprint Yellow Buttons Across the Shoulders/Side

 Clear Swirl Buttons Down the Side/Across Shoulders

 Perhaps a unique collection down the side?

 Yet another collection down the side?

 I wonder if this is too "rough" looking?

 Tiny buttons down the side...does it work?

Woven leather/type buttons down the side: Brown & Black