Project DetailsPattern: Vogue 8425, View CFabric: polyester crepeNotions: 12" zipper; four 5/8" buttons; hook & eyeDescriptions: High waisted, below mid-knee semi-fitted skirts have back zipper and front band has button closing.This skirt is so easy and that's how Vogue Patterns has it rated. I literally sewed this skirt in a few hours. I love the princess seam construction and the back vent which...
So, what y'all been doing this week? First, I needed to rest after the homecoming dress... that took a lot out of me. BTW, thanks for all of the wonderful compliments on the dress and the fabulous birthday greetings. This weekend, I had a lot of family time. Michael took four days off to spend with me. This is a big deal because...
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go me - it's my birthdaywe gon party like it's my birthday.... ...
Mademoiselle Petit!Project DetailsPattern: Vogue 2732Fabric: black bridal satinLining: 100% polyester basic lining fabricUnderlining: NettingNotions:18" invisible zipper4 3/4 yds of boning1 1/2 yds of 5/8" grosgrain ribbon1 yd of 1" grosgrain ribbon5 yds of 5/8" sequin trimhooks and eyesseam bindingembroidery threadhem tapebra cupsDescription: Badgley Mischka inspired lined evening dress, tea-length, has close-fitting, boned bodice, dropped shaped waist bodice with princess seams, flared skirt and...
In my opinion, one of the best collaborations ever! ...
Underpinnings are extremely important, especially in evening and formalwear. Creating a solid foundation in a bodice is very important in offering great support. In addition to the boning I added, I also added bra cups.The bodice lining was sewn by placing the lining's wrong side to the bodice's wrong side and basting together. Then I added 5/8" grosgrain ribbon to the basted seamline...
Thanks a lot Elaray for the nominimation.Now, onto my Rockin' Girls:My two favorite tell-it-like-it-is Rockin' Girls 1969 and CreoleinDC.Crafty-chick extraordinaire Mimi Rocks!And even though you've been nominate a hundred times, Carolyn you always ROCK! ...
So far, I've been working on the corseted bodice.These are all of the bodice pieces after the were cut out and underlined with the netting. As you see, I hand basted them with white thread so I would be able to see it. These are the white threads that you will see in the next photos.Right here, I have sewn together all of...
Let's go back to 1992 with the "Funky Divas". En Vogue was one of my all-time favorite girl groups. Still saddens me that they broke up. ...
As you may have noticed, I working my way through the my 10 trends for Fall.Project DetailsPattern: Simplicity 3686, View A & BFabric: Wool blend suitingLining: 100% PolyesterNotions: 7" zipper; one 3/8" button; four 5/8 buttons; 1/4" wide bias tape; hem tapeDescription: Unlined wide leg trousers with wide contured waistband and button flap pockets. (cuffed hem optional) I really like this style of...
Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 The backward heel -- the heels of pumps protruded not from the heel at all but from the ball of the foot The "too small pump" The three-dimensional quilted leather bags were grafted onto square totes. This is very reminiscent of the infamous Louis Vuitton he designed.image source ...
M5513 - I think this jacket is cute. Even thought it's a Hilary Duff pattern, I like the shaping of it and I still think it would look really cute over a pair of jeans with boots even if I am a G.A.W. (grown azz woman)!M5512 - I love this dress too. I would add a little bit of length to it so...
While I finish up some projects I'm currently working one, I'll share with you one of my favorite Michael Jackson hits! I love this video since I'm a big time Iman fan!Have a great weekend! ...
for a budding fashionista: Designer's World! My husband, the big kid that he is found this at Wal-Mart and decided to bring it home to add to Mikaela's Christmas stash... shhhhhhhhh! Don't tell her!This game is so cool. If you're around my age, the only thing close to this we had was "Fashion Plates"! This game that you plug right into your tv,...
Project Details Pattern: McCall's 5471, View B Fabric: 100% Cotton Notions: eight 1/2" buttons Description: Semi-fitted shirt has princess seams, mock front band, collar, collar band, shaped hem and 3/4 length "bubble” sleeve ruffle with stay. I love this shirt. Here's all of the reason's why: First of all, just like Simplicity, McCall's now have patterns based on cup sizes (Made-For-You). You know...
What did y'all do today? I did my favorite thing to do on a holiday... SHOP! Hancock's had Vogue Patterns on sale for $3.99 and McCall's for $.99. The thing I hate most about this is they always limit 5 per customer so you have to figure out creative ways to circumvent that rule! LOLThey also had all the notions on sale for...