Posts Tagged ‘Sewing’
April Themed Projects from Around the Web
April Showers bring May Flowers, at least I think that’s how the poem goes. And I’ve seen a lot of great April Showers themed projects on the web over the last few days. Here are a few of my favorites. I found these great Mug Rugs by Quilting and Other Craft Therapy via Threadbias. I…
Read MoreBustier Dress
I liked my Bombshell Bustier Top so much that I decided to make another one. This project started out as another top, but when playing with my fabric, I decided I really wanted to give this project a try as a dress, so I cut off the top to closer to my natural waist line…
Read MoreVintage Border Dress
A while back, I came upon a photo of a dress I absolutely loved. The dress had an amazing vintage feel, and I was simply loving the toile border print across the bottom of the dress. So, I set about trying to figure out how to make this dress for myself. I never did find…
Read MoreTaffy Blouse Remix
After my first attempt at the Taffy Blouse didn’t turn out so perfectly (my fabric stretched and the final top was was too big), I decided to give it another go. The new one still isn’t perfect, but it is a big improvement from the first one. I may just not be meant to work…
Read MoreQuick Envelope Clutch
Last week, I saw this super cute Envelope Clutch from the ladies over at Once Upon A Sewing Machine, and I knew I had to make one. So, I headed over to See Kate Sew and downloaded the free pattern. That’s right. I said FREE. I know you like free things as much as I…
Read MoreLinda Skirt
When I got the fabric for my bombshell bodice, I also picked up some fabric to make a skirt. It was an amazing novelty sewing print by Suzuko Koseki for Yuwa. I have to say, I am absolutely in love with the feel of this Japanese fabric. I decided to download the Linda Skirt pattern…
Read MoreClosure
I’ve been working on the fit of my Bombshell Bodice for a couple of weeks now (along with a few other projects of course). I’ve got the fit almost perfect, so I figured it was time to find my zipper. Lucky me, since I’m making a top instead of a dress, I need a separating…
Read MoreMore Muslins
Over the last week, I’ve been working some more on my Bombshell Dress top. I started with the first muslin that I made, which fit perfectly, except for the length. Since I wanted it to be a top and not part of a dress, I needed to add a full 4 inches to the length.…
Read MoreThe Dress Form
The dress form has been used for ages, and I do mean ages. The earliest known example of the dress form was a chest form found in King Tut’s tomb, making it circa 1350 B.C. Obviously, there have been many updates to the basic dress form since then, but the basic concept is the same,…
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