Remake

It's been a while since I blogged.  I am still enjoying retirement.  I  have been sewing non-stop since I retired last May....proms, weddings, alterations, etc. etc etc. 

I'm still sewing for me as well.  This is my second time making this dress...the first one I made in white, but the fabric started getting those little balls on it so I discarded it.  This fabric is a far superior one, so I don't think I'll have that issue again.  I purchased this fabric during my stay in Barcelona a few years ago.  I love how it feels.  It's like a thick knit.  I used my Babylock Evolve to sew most of the seams.  I used my Babylock Coverstitch for the neck edge, hem, and tie band edges.  It was a very easy dress to complete in about 4 hours.  Happy Sewing!!!!

Vogue 1091

  My friends gave their mom a surprise retirement party and wanted Vogue 1091 made.  Well the dresses turned out beautifully!

this one has a lace overlay

The retiree is in the blue dress!  Congrats Jackie!!!!

Little "White" Dress Vogue 1091

The little black dress is a wardrobe staple.  I decided a needed a little white dress for the summer.  This dress will be great for church or work.  The directions were clear and straightforward, very simple to sew together.  I used both the serger and sewing machine to whip it up.  A beginner's pattern for sure.  Vogue 1091 is a great pattern for those of you who are afraid to work with Vogue.  I used a white knit that I purchased from Metro Textiles on my recent trip to New York.  I used my coverstitch on the sleeves and hem.

Neckline

coverstitch hem

The Grand Finale

Well this is the last prom gown of the season.  This is my niece, Brianna.  She looks like a million bucks in the Kelly Rowland knock off gown.  I used a black knit from Metro Textiles for the gown.  The sheer mesh inserts are from Vogue Fabrics.  

Le' Shoe!!!!

The inspiration dress