Sunday, April 4, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Postman always ring twice.
Monday, March 15, 2010
New Patterns
Monday, March 8, 2010
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.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Snap Shot
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Burda 7678
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Project Princess
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"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.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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.
Monday, February 15, 2010
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.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Dating Game
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.
Monday, February 8, 2010
New Patterns
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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