Do you ever see a beautiful dress pattern and just know you need to make it? That’s how I felt about Simplicity 9475. This was meant to be my Easter dress, but a poorly-timed empty thread spool made that impossible. Instead, I finished it in the nick of time for a wedding we attended this… Continue reading Simplicity 9475 – A Romantic Dress
I’m back today with a summer top! I made this Darling Ranges Button-up two summers ago in a beautiful black linen from Blackbird Fabrics. In theory, this was supposed to be a classic button-up that could be worn on its own during summer. While I like the top, it’s not exactly what I was hoping… Continue reading Darling Ranges Button-up in Black Linen
I don’t know about where you are, but it’s starting to feel like summer here! As such, I thought it was about time I blogged this Jalie 3350 One-Piece Swimsuit that I made nearly 2 years ago… Oops… The Fabric I found this amazing avocado swim print on Mood Fabrics’ website and just knew it… Continue reading Jalie 3350 One Piece Avocado Swimsuit
Merry Christmas, all! I am here today to share a quick little project I recently did. I was invited to a “favorite things party,” in which you bring three (or five, depending on the party) of your favorite thing, wrapped individually to be given at the party. The things should be similar, if not identical.… Continue reading Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Last week, I wrapped up my series on my Handmade Wedding Dress. As much as I love making beautiful dresses and blouses, sometimes I need something practical. And sometimes, that is a very specific practical. I made this Lago Tank from Itch to Stitch* to meet some very specific, practical criteria. When my husband and… Continue reading A Workout Lago Tank
Welcome to the final post in my Wedding Dress Sewing blog series! Today, I won’t be discussing sewing my handmade wedding dress. I’ll mostly be sharing pictures and talking about our big day, which was six months ago today! If you’d like to catch up on the making process, here are links to Part 1, Part… Continue reading Wedding Dress Sewing – Part 5 – The Big Day
Welcome to part 4 of The Wedding Dress Blog! Today, we’re putting it all together! If you need to catch up, here are links to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Last time, I talked about test versions of the bodice and skirt. I was able to use the bodice test lining in the… Continue reading Wedding Dress Sewing – Part 4 – Putting It All Together
Welcome to part 3 of The Wedding Dress Blog! Today, I’m talking about trials! If you need to catch up, here are links to Part 1 and Part 2. I’m not a musliner. I don’t make practice anythings – or if I do, it’s a “wearable muslin” out of less fancy fabric than the real… Continue reading Wedding Dress Sewing – Part 3 – Trials
Welcome to part 2 of The Wedding Dress Blog! Today, I’m talking about picking out fabrics! Wedding Dress Swatches As I mentioned in my Planning post, I ordered 29 swatches from Mood the day after we got engaged. I knew it would take time for them to arrive, and I wanted to have them in… Continue reading Wedding Dress Sewing – Part 2 – Fabric Selection
Hi all! I’ve been busy up to something exciting…sewing my own wedding dress! This has been my dream since I started sewing, and it’s finally happened! My now-husband proposed on Valentine’s Day, and we saw no reason to wait too long, so we got married on May 23! I figured that after making a raincoat… Continue reading Wedding Dress Sewing – Part 1 – Inspiration
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