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top right - it looks the easiest x
Swap/Meet Success: The Giveaway
Yesterday at our Swap/Meet I went home with some pretty amazing patterns. I also went home with a bit more than that -- all the stuff that was left over! And since I promised the gals good homes for it, I'll be holding a bunch of giveaways. The first giveaway is for these three patterns for a 3...
You look fantastic and the dress is gorgeous, such a flattering cut and lovely fabric.
The "Abandoned Hangar" Dress | Adey Lim
The Facts Fabric: Hugo Boss crinkle jacquard bronze/cream 3 yards from emmaonesock US$42 and bronze lining US$3 Patterns: Eva dress pattern 1939 evening gown (Reproduction of McCall's 9906) Year: c. 1939 Notions: Invisible zipper US$0.50 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: 17 February 2...
you look amazing, this is a great looking film, I thought of it for the challenge but had no idea what to do, clever you!
quelle jolie robe, encore une semaine fantastique, bravo ma belle x
The "Petit Trianon" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Cotton Shirting from Fabric.com $7.47 for 3 yards, Cotton voile for ruffle Patterns: McCall's #2329 - ~$1.00 Year: c. 1959 Notions: Vintage zipper- $.05 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: February 2011 Wear again? Yes, when it warms up and with some modern accessories...
I love it - this was a lovely looking film, I thought of it for the challenge but had no idea what to do, you are soooo clever.
Bravo ma belle, quelle jolie robe, felicitations, encore une semaine fantastique x
The "Petit Trianon" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Cotton Shirting from Fabric.com $7.47 for 3 yards, Cotton voile for ruffle Patterns: McCall's #2329 - ~$1.00 Year: c. 1959 Notions: Vintage zipper- $.05 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: February 2011 Wear again? Yes, when it warms up and with some modern accessories...
This is divine, you look amazing.
The Fake Bunny Love Outfit | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: Faux rabbit fur from EmmaOneSock.com ~£13, cotton batting interlining from Edinburgh Fabrics ~£5, black sating lining from charity shop ~ £1 Pattern: Simplicity 3529 from Ebay - ~£3 Year: 1940 Notions: Vintage hook and eye -- ~£.05 Time to complete: 7 hours First worn: Januar...
I am so glad to see you use an Amy Butler pattern as I used one this week and felt a bit guilty, not sure why! I love the shirt, it's very cute. Great photos too.
The "Chambray - it's so hot right now!" Shirt | Sarah Gabbart
Fabric: Chambray fabric - fabric.com (2.25 yards at $7.98 a yard); Floral fabric scraps from my stash. Pattern: Amy Butler Liverpool shirt ($15.95) Year: c. 2009 Notions: Vintage buttons - $1 Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: January 2011 Wear again? Absolutely! Total Cost: ~$35 Chamb...
lovely!
More With That Yellow Fabric
When Penelope saw me working on my Yellow Rose of Texas dress she naturally assumed that anything made with yellow fabric would become a Belle dress for her. She does get points for being observant. Once I had finished my dress, I used the leftover fabric and the pattern that I used for her Rap...
stunning beyond words - I am amazed, how talented you are! jealous jealous jealous xx
Art Deco Love | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: Superfine 120's wool for jacket - £14, Viscose fabric for skirt and hat - £16, satin fabric from charity shop - £2 Pattern: Butterick 5156 from EvaDress ~$25 (approx. £16) Year: 1933 Notions: Buttons -- ~£6 Time to complete: 15 hours First worn: January 2011 Wear again? OH ...
gorgeous fabric, fits you perfectly - and I want to watch that film now too!
'In the Mood for Love' Cheongsam | Adey Lim
The Facts Fabric: Stretch Cotton Sateen from Spotlight Sale US$11.30 for 2 yards Pattern: Built by Wendy Dresses Year: c. 2010 Notions: 3 frog closures US$4.20 Time to complete: 8 hours including pattern drafting First worn: To be worn early February for Lunar New Year Wear again: Absolu...
what beautiful photos - and a gorgeous dress, clever old you x
The "Yellow Rose of Texas" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Yellow cotton/polyester blend king size sheet from Alemany flea market - $2 Pattern: Simplicity 1926 ~$15 (including S&H) from Etsy Year: c. 1945 Notions: Lace & Belt buckle -- ~$1 Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: January 2011 Wear again? Yes! Yes! Yes! I think this s...
You look gorgeous - well done, I like that you match your decorations!
The "Final Weekly Creation of 2010" Dress
After 52 weeks of sewing, I'm allowing myself to be lazy and break with the format of The Weekly Creation. So no special photo of the dress on the dress form. Instead, here's a photograph from our own holiday party. The dress turned out okay, although it was a bit tight. I also hand-beaded so...
This is one of my favourites! I especially like it because it has sleeves. You look charming in it x
The "Skip the Bathrobe" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Polyester/Wool blend from an estate sale: $5 Pattern: Simplicity 4693 Notions: none Year: c. 1960 Time to complete: About 4 hours First worn: November 2010 Wear again? Certainly. As a born and raised Californian, I'm one of those pathetic folks who can barely handle the temp...
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