Adorable 1940's Dress Child's Version

I am amazed how cute this is! If I had a little girl she would be the "Retro Queen". It is so little lol can you tell I don't make kids clothes that often.
Here it is. It is a 50's blue/green though I probably didn't capture that well, with white contrast pieces. Instead of doing two pearl buttons at the bottom of the godets I did little hearts. Yes I'm a dork :)

The lady I did this for is a professional photographer. Hallie Westcott Photography. She is going to let me post some pictures after she does her photo shoot. I don't have a model so a hanger will have to do until then.

No word from bride to be but here is the dress

I think it is very pretty & I hope she did too. I guess no news is good news?!?

Front & side view

Back & bodice detail.

The bride to be wanted some tummy room and also a very long tie. This dress weighed almost 5 lbs. It is fully lined with a petticoat though she is purchasing an additional petticoat. I love the hint of shimmer of the organza.

An Interesting Skirt Request

This is a interesting little skirt. I'm going to have to think it out quite a bit. It almost looks like a wrap skirt but it isn't. I do love the lace under it. I won't be getting to it for a little bit to fulfill orders before it but I thought I would share it.

Nervous as can be...

I shipped the wedding dress on Tuesday priority mail. She may get it tomorrow or for sure on Friday. I can't post any pictures yet because I feel the bride to be should be the first person to see the gown. In fact I didn't even send her pictures. There is nothing like opening your gown and seeing it for the first time. A picture unless it's taken by someone who knows how to take pictures will never do it justice. Imagine the mail, the box, then opening your dream dress....then putting it on and don't fit. YIKES!!!!

I truly love to make wedding dresses but they are the ones that stress me out the most. If it doesn't fit then I've just ruined one of the most happiest days of someones life. It is such an honor to be a part of someones big day and I know someday I will be bawling because the dress did not work out.

This gown was such short notice and I got it down quick just in case any alterations needed to be done.

Stay tuned I will share the outcome.

Child's Size 40's Dress

So how cute is this going to be? I'm recreating a dress that is pretty popular in my shop. In case you missed it here is the original inspiration picture.

I received a custom request to make a little girl's dress about a size 5 or 6. She is a photographer and wanted bright vibrant colors. I found this beautiful herringbone in aqua. The contrast pieces will be in white. Here are the pieces laid out.

It is weird working with such little pieces but I started sewing with Barbie Doll clothes so I'm no stranger to working with small pieces. I can't wait to see this on the little girl. It is an adorable dress. The white strip in the middle is just scrap for picture purposes. I will make piping to go around the bodice area.

I also really loved working with a bright color. My usual orders for this dress is black with either white or off white contrast pieces. Though for an upcoming order for this same dress I get to do pink with grey contrast pieces. I think it is going to really stand out.

PS I Love You inspired dress

Who doesn't love that movie? For an upcoming order I will be recreating Hilary Swank's red & black plaid dress.

Well after a lot of searching I found some fabric. I figured with fall coming I wouldn't have any problem finding a red and black plaid! Here is what I'm getting for the dress.

New Site for Existing & New Customers

It is good to be busy~ I am working on a website to keep track of my current orders and also to keep my clients informed and potential clients a estimate of when they can expect their item. You can visit it here.

It is a work in progress and when I have time I will make it lots better :)