I must have been inspired by a dress I saw somewhere on the internet, but I cannot remember what triggered this design.
This is another dress I sewed up without guidance of a tutorial or pattern. That says I am getting better at my craft (smile).
I made this dress out of a 1/2 yard of red dacron & cotton and a 9"Wide x 58"Long strip of polyster.
This fabric was just enough for a size 3T. The chest came out at 22" and the length about 19inches.
OK. This is an update - My niece came over (today July 8 2014) , and even though my red dress had not yet gotten
its buttons, I had to let her try to on to see how it fits. She is
actually 4 years old, but a skinny one, so her it is:
Sunday, 29 June 2014
AN EASTER SUNDAY DRESS
I love this wonderful tutorial of An Easter Sunday Dress by Schwin & Schwin . It was an easy sew. I used medium weight cotton for the dress, pongee lining and a white polyster for the front sash and bow.
Here is my version.

Here is my version.
SUNSHINE BUBBLE DRESS
Sewing is such a rewarding craft. You never know what you will get when you pick up a fabric and make something out of it. I have been staring at this yellow chiffon for months - having no idea what to do with it. I was so tired of seeing it I decided I must try something.
So I thought, what could I make with a flowy fabric? A bubble dress of course!
I totally winged this one and was so sure it would not go well because 1) I had slippery fabric, and 2) it was late and I was tired but not sleepy.
My only regret is that I used purple elastic to make the bubble and it kinda darkens the hem of the dress. I lined the dress with yellow pongee.
I made this in a size 3T using my old favourite bodice pattern:
UPDATE : JULY 12 2014 - here is my niece trying on the dress for me. She is actually a 4T but a skinny one. As you can see the dress is a bit snug (and short) because of the size difference but it still fits.
So I thought, what could I make with a flowy fabric? A bubble dress of course!
I totally winged this one and was so sure it would not go well because 1) I had slippery fabric, and 2) it was late and I was tired but not sleepy.
My only regret is that I used purple elastic to make the bubble and it kinda darkens the hem of the dress. I lined the dress with yellow pongee.
I made this in a size 3T using my old favourite bodice pattern:
UPDATE : JULY 12 2014 - here is my niece trying on the dress for me. She is actually a 4T but a skinny one. As you can see the dress is a bit snug (and short) because of the size difference but it still fits.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
PLAID ALINE DRESS WITH ONE POCKET
I used Aline Tutorial by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom and made this dress. The changes I made is that only the top is lined to make sure the armhole and necklines appear smooth and clean, and , I used a zip instead of buttons.
I tried to make two pockets but one turned out smaller than the other. Since I had no fabric left, here is the final result.
I tried to make two pockets but one turned out smaller than the other. Since I had no fabric left, here is the final result.
THE GOOD DEEDS DRESS BY ELYSIUM
Perfect little dress. That is all I can say. Here it is - twice!
And, you can make it from The Good Deeds dress official blogsite.
And, you can make it from The Good Deeds dress official blogsite.
| My secret model |
| Please ignore the pins, I was trying to figure out if the dress looked old fashioned with the floral petals. |
POLKA FLORAL DRESS
OK. Here is another dress I made using one of my favourite free patterns , with a modified armhole.
This time I was trying to make an inset band . It was successful.
To get the waist inset. Follow http://www.stitchedbycrystal.com/2013/12/emilys-holiday-dress-and-free-pattern.html.
This time I was trying to make an inset band . It was successful.
To get the waist inset. Follow http://www.stitchedbycrystal.com/2013/12/emilys-holiday-dress-and-free-pattern.html.
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