Happy Easter

I wish everyone a very Happy Easter!!

Project Princess

Time for the weekly update for Project Princess
(little late)
Well the muslin is done and we did the fitting for it to get an ideal where changes and snips and tucks needed to be made.

I am now mapping out a plan of order for putting this together.
So far so good and she has been happy to my surprise. And she is making a crazy face but I like
when she give the peace sign from the back.

So come on back for the weekly updates has we count down to Ms. Taylor's Senior Prom.

The Postman always ring twice.

I love it when I come home and there is a box on the porch.
The two books that I order from amazon arrive today.

The books are not what I thought that they would be. I guess I can use the them more for a resource tool.

I will take some pictures of the inside of the books and post them later.

New Patterns

Well there was a lot of things that happen over the weekend. I did pick up two great summer patterns I can not wait. NL6735 and NL6648 (Tops) .

I did find this great knit at Joann's
for NL6648 view A.

Project Princess

Last posting we had chosen the fabric for the dress.

Now in order to make this happen it is going to take two patterns M5623, B5182 and some self drafting. I did start the muslin and got the bodice fitted for her and the length. I forgot to take the pictures of her trying on the muslin so I have Lady Gwendolyn standing in for my DD. I will keep you posted with muslin fitting. I still have the bow and the overlay to do. So here are a few pictures until the next time.

Snap Shot

At the 41st NAACP Images Awards singer Keri Hilson wore all black flamenco style dress by Rami Kashou who was a designer on Project Runway season 4.

Old NL 6857

Project Detail:

*Because the pattern is so old NL6857 is now a pattern for scrubs.

Pattern: NL6857 view A

Description: Sleeveless princess seam dress with v-neck with zipper in the back.

Pattern Sizing: 8-18 I cut a size 8

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, It did.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

Fabric Used: A mutl-color fabric that I have had for some time in my stash. I thought it was very retro.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I did like it another quick pattern for the summer.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did change one thing. I used a type of knit and for that reason I did not put in a zipper. Love, Love.

Would you sew it again? Yes.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

Burda 7678

Well on Sunday I did get out and of course some how I found myself at Jo-Ann's how does that happen? Well I got my first Burda pattern 7678 . I decided to keep it simple by doing the boat neck top. I found this taupe color knit for $3.99 and my 40% off coupon who could really walk away from that.

Project Princess

You may recall from previous posting the Theme for the Prom is "Fairytale". So we set out to search for fabric at Jo-Ann. There were two things that she knew for sure. She did not want a long dress and she wanted it to have an overlay. The color did change a few times which I had to veto, but she did pick one that was perfect. She decided on the Sea-Glitter Swirl Organza for the overlay with white Casa Satin underneath. It really did say "Princess". Until the next time

"Project Princess"

What is "Project Princess"? I have decided to make my DD Prom dress. After speaking with her and looking at a few books I was able to do a sketch and I actually came up with something I must say that she really do like and did not request any changes so that is a really BIG plus when dealing with a teenager and clothing in the same sentence. I will post the sketch later. I am going to blog about the "Project Princess" from start to finish. So keep checking back. My goal is weekly postings unless life just gets in the way.

The Prom theme is "Fairytale" so I sketch a dress for a Princess.

B5211

Pattern: B5211 view A
Description: Dress with back neck opening with button extended shoulders and top stitching details.

Pattern Sizing: 8-14 I cut a size 14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did with a couple of changes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

Fabric Used: A mutl-color fabric that I have had for some time in my stash. I thought it was very retro.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I did like it another quick pattern for the summer.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did a couple of things. I took in the neck so the shoulders are not so extended. I did a top stitch on the pockets too. I closed up the back and removed the button and I took in the sides about an inch. I wanted it fitted in the waist area and less of a box shape. This will be great in denim.

Would you sew it again? Yes.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

B4985

Pattern: B4985 View C

Description: Top, have gathered upper front lower section with princess seams, sleeve and band with stand up collar 4 four buttons.

Pattern Sizing: 14-20 I cut a size 14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did!

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

Fabric Used: A black lace from Joann’s

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I did like it..I can a quick top for the summer.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did not make any changes this time.

Would you sew it again? Yes. I will make it again in different colors like a white top.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes.

All That Glitters Modern Princess-Sea Glitter Swirl Organza : special occasion fabric : apparel fabric : fabric : Shop | Joann.com

All That Glitters Modern Princess-Sea Glitter Swirl Organza : special occasion fabric : apparel fabric : fabric : Shop Joann.com

This was a test. I was looking at some fabric and I saw that bookmark sharebotton and decided to click it. I wanted to know what it would do.

Happy Valentine's Day

The Fashion World has lost one.

At the opening of Fashion week with all of the buzzing and waiting to see all of the great collections the Fashion World has taken a lost of one their great designers. As the news spread globel of the passing of designer Alexander McQueen at the age of 40. McQueen, showed what is now knowing as his final collection in Paris last October. McQueen was not taking part in the New York Fashion Week. He will be missed.

The Dating Game

For those that live in the New York and Washington DC Area and is able to tune into the Steve Harvey Morning radio show from 6 to 10 am (show time). On Wednesday there is a segment that is called "The Dating Game". Where a Bachelorette or Bachelor will have a choice of three persons to go out on a date with (a 5 star date that Steve's people will put together) and then they will come back the following week and you get to hear about the date.

Maybe I have been in the house to long the DMV area is getting hit AGAIN more SNOW. But I thought I would post this to my blog. Click on the link and you can go and check out their profile and please vote on my side bar. Steve Harvey Dating Game.

New Patterns

While out at my local Wal-mart I pick up these three great new patterns for the summer. I cannot wait.

Did it again V8581

Well I have done it again with a couple of changes to the tunic top view C.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I gather it at the waist with elastic.
and I did change the cuff of the sleeve and I did the over edge stitching around the bottom for a smoother look and serge everything else.

Fabric Used: I found this a Jo Ann's it is a Knit/Rayon print. Love, Love.

Would I like it again: You will have to wait and see. A real DIY. Laugh

Slamming

Over here on the East coast Laurel, Maryland. We are getting slammed by Big Blizzard Bertha 2010 and she is not sparing any hip shaking or dropping it like its "HOT". These are just a few shots taken from various windows around the house.

S2653 Top

Project Detail:

Pattern: S2653 Top

Description: Knit top

Pattern Sizing: 8 -16. I cut the 12 size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow did not take long to make at all. Because of the stripes that were the longest part matching up.

Fabric Used: I choose a Lycra spandex. I got maybe two summers ago at G-Street from 2.97 per yd table.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Well I do like this top and I will

make it again in different colors (a solid color) but in the mean time check out those stripes and are well line up. (Big smile)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did extend the torso by 2 inches. It is a very simple top and will be great to throw on with some shorts or your sexy jeans.

Would you sew it again? Yes, I am planning on making it in a solid color.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!!! It was quick and easy.