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.

Some pretty fabric for me

I got this beautiful fabric, that I'm hoping to make myself something out of. I'm usually not into florals much and always seem to be drawn to black. This fabric just caught my eye and I could not say no.

Yes not there is black :) Or maybe I will use it for a sample dress for the boutique. We discussed reception dresses for the bride.

I've always been partial to Brother Machines...

But how I can resist this Retro Singer machine. Is it because it is black and looks so cool? Has anyone purchased it and if so thoughts on it? Honestly I probably won't give up on my brother machine but this Singer sure would look nice in my sewing room.

A local bridal boutique?

Last year I was contact by a local bridal boutique to be a feature designer. Of course I'm interested in it, but I never seem to have the time to actually make and send samples.Well they contacted me again this year. Here is the link Lemon Chiffon Bridal Boutique.

They are opened to anything, but really want to start a Eco Friendly line. I have one dress that fits and am on Hemp Traders now to find some fabrics. I've purchase from them before and the fabric is so nice. I want to do a new design though. Not that the one I have isn't good, it is just an opportunity to do something new so I'm going to grab it! Stayed tuned. I am putting the samples in my schedule for April.

Butterick 6300 I want!

This pattern is so cute! It is on Ebay right now and yes it is in my watch list, but you all know that I don't mind sharing great pattern finds and maybe we can get in a bid war, I'm kind of poor right now so you have a good chance! ;)