Decisions

With limited fabric this dress will definitely be an extra small. I’m working with the lining because I’m anxious to see how it will come together. 

I do love the lace and think it can be incorporated to the bodice pretty easily. 

 

I could utilize the striped fabric as either a stand alone overlay, put it under the lace or put it aside for another project.

Perhaps just a lace overlay or use as accents to the skirt? At this point it’s time to sew the actual dress to see what it’s really going to look like. 

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Wedding dress remnants

 This dress is where the remnants from my previous post came from. This was a team effort with my sister for my other sister’s wedding gown. It by far was the most meaningful dress I’ve ever made. Even more so than my own which I will post eventually. We draped the bodice and the stripes you see in the skirt were individually sewn to the lace. A lot of love and work went into this gown.

Remnants. Will there enough

 This is some remnants from a wedding dress I made. Goal to use what remains for another. I have some time to kill waiting for my online order to arrive so let’s do this! 

Spring Dress Progress

Plugging along with my spring dress. Which will be available when it is completed. I used both the clips and pins. Both have their benefits, but I felt more secure with pinning.

Skirt attached. I can’t finish until my lining comes in. It’s rough not having a Joanne’s nearby anymore. After that install the zipper and hem. 

But wait… look what I found in my stash! It matches perfectly and would be cute peeking from the underneath the skirt. Just need to steam those wrinkles out! 

Has it really been 12 years!

I can’t believe I have not posted in 12 years. How do passions fall asleep for so long? Don’t get me wrong I have sewn some projects during the years including my wedding dress in 2024. I’ve missed my life of sewing so I’m back doing what I love. On my terms, and on my times. Meaning no deadlines at least for the moment. For my grand reintroduction to my forgotten blog I’m working on a 50’s inspired spring dress. Here is to new beginnings, I hope you join my journey back to Retro Retro Style with a Modern Edge. 

The fabric from my stash. 

The bodice 

Little clips… where have you been all my life!

Stayed tuned, for the finish dress. Back to sewing! 

Upcoming project for February

I have something different to do in February. I'm pretty excited to do a new design. These pictures are for inspiration. The main thing I need to capture is the ruched bodice and she wants some bling. The back will be a full back and I'm thinking fabric covered buttons instead of a zipper.

 

I ordered the below bling for the gown. 

Another sewing moment from a wonderful customer

She was married two years ago but recently sent me some pictures to share. Such a pretty bride and handsome groom. I love the playfulness of the first photo.