Maybe It's Just Me, But . . .

has anyone at all noticed how the new maxi-dresses for summer do not flatter ANYONE? I've seen them everywhere -- the airport, shopping, out and about -- and nobody looks good in them.

Just my opinion, but I think maxi-dresses are the next thing to follow Crocs in fashion.

xoxox

Still Here

I'm still here but have been on vacation almost all month. I'll post photos of the graduation dresses (which turned out GREAT), and a very cute vintage dress I made for Barbie from a 1954 pattern . . . soon -- gotta get back home first!

xoxox

The Fabulous Trudy Hanson

I am now ready to purchase every single pattern from Hot Patterns simply because of the designer, Trudy Hanson.

I keep watching all the YouTube videos she has -- and I am simply inspired. She is so helpful and has that sort of British wit that goes by so quickly you'll almost miss it if you're not paying attention.

Go to YouTube and have a look at all of these. You'll spend some time doing it, but I guarantee you it will be time well spent!

xoxoxox

Great Website

Hey, need a great sewing machine for cheap? Check out this site for all sorts of craft finds:

Goodwill.com

I'm in the process of editing a new tutorial right now -- finally figured out how to capture the darned thing, and now it's just how to edit! I'll post it soon!

xoxox

Working on It

Well, I worked tonight on a new tutorial, but as I am no genius video editor, it may be a day or two before I put it up.


I do have a couple of things in the works --


For the Bug, a graduation dress --





And for the Rose, a graduation dress --




I used coupons at JoAnn's and got the fabric for half off. I think they're gonna be gorgeous!

I also am refashioning a gorgeous blue silk dress from Casual Corner that I got at a thrift shop. It had a front slip and some gold buttons going up the slit -- so I closed it up, and cut off the longer length of the dress and made a little sash with a bow. Still working on it; I'll post photos when I get the chance.

xoxox

A Bit Overwhelming

Well, there are days when you wonder what you should create.

And then there are days like today, when you want to create everything.

Today, I would like to:


1. Finish that t-shirt reconstruction going on, haven't had time. (see photos previous post)


2. And then there are Barbie's jeans that she wants made into trousers -- I want to do a tutorial video on that. (try back again next Wednesday)


3. And then there's this pattern that I really like and want to do for myself:

(view b, the sleeveless green outfit)

4. And this one, which I've already sized and is ready to cut out:

(using vintage fabric I found at the Scrap Exchange in Durham)

5. And Barbie has wanted this dress for awhile, and I've sized her pattern and it's ready to cut out:

(the sleeveless dress, in a gorgeous aqua silky)

6. And Babydoll wants this dress by Isaac Mizrahi copied:

(I already have the fabric, and it's a black/white floral print -- check out the Liz Claiborne outlet stores to find this dress -- it's gorgeous!)

7. And the twins need graduation dresses to wear under their robes -- I'm thinking halter tops, maybe some white and black? (any suggestions, anyone?)


8. And I really need to make my black pants into trousers, (back to the tutorial on Wed)


9. And I need to dye my trouser jeans so they're all the same color, (RIT + a big sink of hot water and salt should do it -- I'd use my washer but it's a front-loader)


10. And I have several scarves to make! (future tutorial on taking silky dresses apart)

And I need aprons in the Etsy shop! (in my spare time)


Good grief. I suppose I'd better stop blogging and start sewing!


What are YOU working on today?

xoxox

Embellishments

Since I'm working on a t-shirt reconstruction at present:

before after



I thought I'd share with you this wonderful video I found! Apparently there are several videos done by Hot Patterns, and I'm anxious to check out more. This one is great. I can't wait to try this technique:



Enjoy!