Dress is all finished… tons of tiny stitches later, the hem is completed :-) I can’t wait to show this off in Memphis :-D
Dress is all finished… tons of tiny stitches later, the hem is completed :-) I can’t wait to show this off in Memphis :-D
I decided April will be a 2-for-1 month. This dress whipped up easily. I just need to do the hem and I’m set to go…sounds easy but the skirt is at least 7 yards at the hem which needs blind-hemmed (otherwise, it won’t look right).
The dressmaking form doesn’t do it justice because the form is NOT close to my proprortions. When it’s worn, it looks flattering and those awesome peacock shoes? Those really bring it together along with the fascinator I made!
I was afraid it’d look too fussy, but it really is a perfect look for a night out in Memphis (or anywhere, for that matter)! Even makes a great day-dress. Suffice to say, I’m in LOVE with the outfit. Will pair it with some vintage black beads from my grandma.
Little Black Dress finally had its extra piece of flair added to it. It’s enough to kind of balance out the *black* of the dress and it can be removed.
April’s project is going along well. This is the skirt, unpleated and unattached.
Yes, I know it is March. However, April promises to be one clusterfuck of a month so working ahead is essential. Besides, I have a fascinator I need to work on, so that will keep me busy, too.
My biggest challenge in April will be to not touch the fabric I purchased for May’s project.
This is March’s project for my 2011 sewing challenge where I sew one new thing for myself each month. This gives me a break from sewing dolls, a chance to play with fabrics and new designs, and a chance to fill up my closet with pretty new things 
This dress is a black satin A-line dress with an organza overlay consisting of a black pleated bodice and a gold skirt. Carnations accent the waistline in black, pink, and platinum.
This design is from ModCloth.com (gotta give credit where credit is due) but the dress is sewn together by me. I’d have ordered the ModCloth dress if I thought it’d fit me up top correctly, but few off-the-rack/pret-a-porter dresses ever do 
The best part about the dress is it is flattering and doesn’t show any cleavage… I can’t wait to wear it to my cousin’s wedding!!!
I really wish pictures did it justice… the organza is a bit metallic but the weather hasn’t been nice enough for outdoor non-flash pictures
I had an absolute BLAST finding accessories for it and putting together the whole look. The one-of-a-kind necklace is “Snake Said Nom” made by Lad Named Felix on Etsy. The rest of the jewelry (two bracelets, earrings) as well as the gold clutch (not pictured) came from Deb. Fascinator is made from two hairclips from Icing. I also purchased these amazing glitter pumps from Journey’s.
This dress has lit a fire under me for not only making clothing pieces, but assembling full ensembles from head-to-toe… literally!
This is February’s project for my 2011 sewing challenge where I sew one new thing for myself each month. This gives me a break from sewing dolls, a chance to play with fabrics and new designs, and a chance to fill up my closet with pretty new things!!
Jacket is made from grey wool and has a quilted lining. I originally intended it to be a spring coat, but I decided to go with a dressier cold-weather coat instead. The pewter buttons were expensive as all get-out, make it weigh a ton, but were the ONLY ones that would work with such soft, lovely fabric!!
2011 Sewing Challenge: January
This year I have challenged myself to make one new clothing item for myself each month to keep my skills sharp and further enhance my spoiled-brat-with-custom-stuff image.
This jacket was made from a houndstooth corduroy I had spotted at Hobby Lobby. I immediately snatched it up! It’s lined with a really adorable cotton print and is WARM!!! The sleeves and yokes are lined with hot pink linen-like fabric.
One reason I made it is because people like me can’t blend in amongst the group of tourists in the lobby waiting for their White House tour to start. Yes. The White House… spoiled-brat me can’t wear just any off-the-rack jacket to this!
It had the desired effect. The Secretary of the Treasury walked past, looked at me, and said “That’s a nice jacket!!” I was the only one he talked to *big grin*
My items for the sewing challenge are shaping up to be colorful, feminine, retro-inspired, and/or a style that my podunk little town’s mall would never dream of carrying and if they DO, I can be assured that the top would be too skimpy, empire waist too high- like coming up on my boobs too high and making me look 9 months pregnant, cleavage hanging out, etc.
