I found the fabric for this tunic at the thrift store over the summer, it is two way stretch polyester. The pattern is Simplicity 5359 from 1972, another thrift store…
My DIY Maxi Wrap dress was made using Vogue pattern V8379. I purchased the fabric for $7.99/yard with 4 yards. I added 22" to the bottom hem of the dress…
I have done color blocking in this A-Line Umbrella dress in the yoke, in the circular bottom and in the cuffs. I chose gray yoke to make more attractive, since…
Wtih my daughter getting married I decided to use my sewing skills and make myself a gown. I took the Butterick B5675 pattern and a stretchy sequin fabric I found…
This 100% wool dress is made using Simplicity Amazing Fit #1586. It has princess seams, an invisibe zipper and is fully lined. The jacket, from Saf-T-Pockets, is made of a…
This is a full length concert dress made for my college aged daughter. Vogue pattern V8787 was used as a base with custom modifications. The flower trim design was specially…
This dress was made entirely by me for a fall convention. All patterning was by me. It is a two piece using a gray satin taffeta for the skirt and…
It's fitted and flared dress with princess seam. Wearing with a shrug and scarf can make it ideal for fall weather. The flares in the dress make me fall in…
I created an assymetrical vest and a boater hat for the Fall season. I used methods found in Claire Schaffer's Couture Techniques book and fell head over heels in love…
I made up this coat using my own drafted pattern. The coat has been underlined with silk which gives it a luxurious weight and feel to it. I used a…
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