Pattern Giveaway! Vogue 1094

As a pattern hoarder I sometimes forget what patterns I have and don't. Vogue was on sale and I didn't remember having this pattern so I purchased it. When I went to put it away whoops a double! So for my followers and others that stumble upon this giveaway here is your chance to get a way cute pattern for FREE.

It is a size 6-12. Just leave a comment below with your contact information and I will use a random number generator on September 30th. International and US are welcomed to participate.

We all have them....UNCUT PATTERNS

For those that follow my blog you know I am addicted to patterns. I have what me and my sister refer to as "uncut patterns". You know the ones you buy just because you love the look of them, but sit in your pattern box uncut and almost forgotten.

Recently I got this from Butterick 5696. It is so pretty. How I would love to make it...

Those pleats scare me and if I ever do make it I honestly will probably gather the edges instead.



Plum Crazy

I adore this little dress. It is almost done I just need to add three roses to the mid-section, though I think the twist is super cute:

I have two done aside from the roses and have three more to make. Two will be maternity dresses. I will post them as soon as I'm done. I have the perfect design in mind so they will look like the other bridesmaids but still be maternity.

A little break from green dresses

I had to put the green dress aside. One I started early because I did not have my next order's measurements, but the main reason is when you are struggling with something it is best if you can to set it aside so you get a new light on the project.

This next dress is a new design. Here is a sneak peek at the bodice. I have to make three roses which will go in the middle. It will also have spaghetti straps (adjustable of course). The skirt is going to have pleats instead of gathering and the lining is going to have a netting ruffle for a little swish when they walk. I have 5 to make.

The dress is a deep plum. Gorgeous color selection and the ruffle netting is grey. I believe they are wearing red shoes with the dresses. I have a lot more done than the bodice. The lining is done and the skirt is attached to the bodice. I'm working on the straps right now and soon it will be flowers, zipper and hem!

Inspiration is a customer's pictures!

I believe I made this dress early this year. I just now got some pictures of the wedding day! I am so in love with the overlay, but it not available anymore. She purchased the last bit of it!

On the form:

Not sure about this dress

This dress has been a lot of work for me. I've been working on it for a week and I'm still not done. I'm at the point that I almost want to contact my customer and say I just can't do it! My sister is coming over for an outside view. It is so out of my normal element, so maybe I'm just being harsh on myself. I do love the back though. It needs to be pressed but that detail on the back bodice turned out really nice.

 It needs the side zipper put in and a 2 inch hem. The front of the dress is supposed to have one side longer. Hopefully it will look better with the hem.

The fabric is not a joy to work with. I think it is a rayon satin. It unravens and slips. Soft though.

White Wedding Turned Black

Here is my completed white gown. Unfortunately the bride to be was not happy with it and is returning it. I think it is beautiful, but it is her special day and she has to be happy with it.

 Hopefully I can sell it to someone else. It is a bit disheartening, but part of making wedding gowns I supposed. This is the first time I've had a return for the reason of not liking the dress so that makes it a bit depressing.