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.

 

 

 

Pattern Give Away Simplicity 1153

I have been MIA here for so long. I have a Facebook page for my Pattern Hoarding and I'm giving away an awesome pattern. Simplicity 1153. For a chance to win please visit my fun page. No business just sharing great patterns and vintage dresses. Click here to enter and good luck!

 

Another Polka Dot Dress

I just love making this dress. Polka dots are such fun but hard to find, so I can only offer this dress when the fabric is available. I purchased a variety of different dots this year. I like the small dots the best. Dress is a mess right now, uneven skirt, too long of a skirt and I still have to add the sleeves. It is great start for the day though!

 

One completed lace dress

As always the picture does not do the dress justice.

Dress has hidden pockets and built in peek a boo tulle. Ruched detail in waist. Very feminine. Partially closed with zipper and buttons. I used embroidery thread for the button holes.