Just Wonderful Customer Wedding Photos

I have done a few red dresses this year. I think this one was my favorite though. You can check it out here.

Playing with lace

This one is for a customer. It is a deep v neck with ruched midriff. It will have a full skirt with built in petticoat. Unfortunate for me my serger foot broke. I am trying to super glue it over night. Wish me luck. I wanted this dress done by Wednesday.

I may trade this dress for some professional photos. It is going to be floor length with a small train and as you can see a drape detail.

Back View  & Side View

I will take pictures of the front when it is more complete. 

1930's Inspired Red Dress

Special thanks to Ron at Seattle Photography http://www.ronseattlephotography.com/ and model Vanessa Johnston for allowing me to use these beautiful pictures. This dress turned out so beautifully. I truly loved making it. I've made it four times now. I used Kaufman's radiance silk with this version. You can read my previous post about it here. It has just taken me this long to update my blog.

 Stay tuned for my next project which is going to a reproduction of Marylin Monroe's wedding gown. Some modifications are going to be done, but I will be keeping the aesthetic of the gown.

 

Transformation complete

I love how it turned out! The options are endless with this dress. Bridal gown, bridesmaid, the prom or some cotton fabric for a every day dress.

Bodice detail & back

I also made an cute little ruched option that attaches with hook & eyes. I think the next time I make it though I will use the hook & tape. It would have been easy to just add it to the dress. To make it I just measured the front mid section and back sections and made sure to add seam allowance. Doubled the length. These are rectangle shapes. Gathered middle, side seams and the back. Sorry I only have pictures of the front. I was on a time crunch to get the dress shipped in time.

Now how to make the overlay without a pattern. With the chiffon I just ripped it. For the front section width 60" long. To determined the length just measure from your natural waist to where you want the hem to end. Don't forget to add seam allowance. For the back pieces I ripped two 30" wide pieces. If your overlay is say lace, net or tulle which does not rip, I suggest if you have it using a rotary knife. This is perfect for scalloped edges! If you want it fuller just add more inches.

Transform Butterick 5462

I love this gown and would love to make it like it was intended, but sometimes only pieces of a pattern will work.

We are going take this lovely wedding gown and transform it to a elegant black 1950's inspired dress. It is the neckline and back I want. Though I had to alter the back because my customer wanted it high enough to wear a bra. Below is the fitting. The dress is also going to have a chiffon overlay. Oh oh seemed to missing a midriff section.

Here is the bodice with the overlay and midriff section.

Here is the inside of the dress. I will be posting the final dress with some hints on how to make the overlay without a pattern. It is very simple and if the fabric tears you won't even need scissors.

Chantilly Lace Wedding

I received these pictures a while ago, but with wedding season I have not been able to keep up with my updates. I also started a facebook account...never thought I'd do that but I think it will be a great way to interact with my customers and fans. Seems weird to say fans, I'm not a rock star ;) For more pictures please visit my facebook page and if you like it please give it a like. Feels like the 80's it's like this and like that.

The greatest award is always seeing the final product

I made this dress last year, and I am going to guess that it is close to her 1 year anniversary, where you look back at your wedding pictures and maybe think of the person who made your dress. I'm not sure, but it has happened a few times and I'm always very happy to see them on their wonderous day and proud and honored to be a small part of one of the most happiest days in someones life.

Thank you so much for sharing your pictures. You are very beautiful and make a great looking couple. Why do we tend to forget the poor grooms. ;)

This dress was made from Vogue's Vintage Reproduction 2902. Be warned if you ever try this pattern there is a lot of hand sewing. I used a bridal satin and the petticoat is layers of red and white, which gave its pink hue. I did not make the sash or fascinator. I adore the shoes.

Patterns they are a funny thing

Last summer I got this Simplicity Jiffy Knits pattern 8086 for...10 cents at a garage sale! I want to make if for myself, but shorter. When I look it up online the cheapest I find it is $49.99. Not sure if it is available for sure. I have a pet peeve when vintage pattern websites keep the patterns and don't tag them as sold. Yes keep them for record but please put a big red SOLD next to them! I get happy thinking I can by a dream pattern, put in my cart just to see it is unavailable. Not saying the above link does that, just saying I did not test it, so don't get happy just in case.

If money grew on trees I would be bidding on this

Vintage Vogue Couturier Design Pattern Ronald Paterson. It is already over $60.00, so I won't be able to bid. I wanted to share it anyways as it is such a beautiful pattern.

I did win a pattern today....but I'm going to wait to I make it before posting. I'm think I may just have a little contest afterwards. The winner will get a pattern and I will make sure it is a cute one! The winner will be the first person who comments with the right number and brand of the pattern. I don't have it yet, but I do have fabric on hand to make it. I'm super excited.