Talk about feeling the breeze!!!!!

Won't be sweating with this vest on! 

I was aiming for a futuristic not form fitting look, but I think this journey took me into the 80's, maybe 90's? hahaha.

 

Fuchsia, non-stretch fabric
Inspiration: A random photograph from the internet

 

It has a sporty feel to it, might wear it to the gym :)

It'll keep me warm........NOT

 

 

 

I spy with my little eye.....a sewing machine!!!

 

 

The collar can be left standing up or down

 

 

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I made this shirt to survive the heat in Phoenix AZ!

Fabric: 100% Cotton

 

Instead of making button holes and sewing on about 10 buttons, I placed 2 snaps at belly level.

 

 

I like that this blouse is not skin tight hahaha



Flowy Summer Shirt

Chiffon?????? what?????? did I actually attempt to tango with my nemesis fabric? I guess so!

From the beginning, this fabric was rebellious, I had to place wrapping paper underneath it, in order to obtain straight edges. It was magic.......until I got to the hem!!! This step was disastrous, not even the powerful mighty steam could tame it.........the wonky hem came out victorious.

 As long as nobody looks at it with a magnifying glass, I will not stress over it.

 



It fits, I'm happy!!!!!

Fabric: Chiffon, from SAS
Pattern: Colorful stripped shirt

Happy sewing days to all the seamstress and tailors out there in the world!



Pink harmony

 

PINK FASHION FOR SCHOOL

 

Last minute project before the school year begins!!!!!

This pink 3D rosette chiffon lace (it stretches, which allows for growth) was a purchase at JoAnn's fabric store.

It is fully lined with a white jersey, elastic on the waist and ready to be worn.

Upcoming Project.........

When you visit a new town, do you gravitate towards fabric stores??? Well it happened to me when I recently visited Prescott AZ.  It must have been the clean air I was breathing up in those mountains filled with pines that inspired me to purchase fabrics!!!!!

Fabric: Seams Sew Right Quilt Studio. Prescott, AZ.
Sketch: The future of this fabric, JSSP.
 

I immediately gravitated towards this black and red stripped cotton fabric with a bit of a stretch and the news paper print fabric!!!!  I will be daring enough to combine fabrics with prints. Fingers crossed. Now, the most important question: what shoes should I wear?

Here it is!!!! I finally got around to finishing my dress, and I'm glad to say that I wore it to an amazing violinist Lindsey Sterling's concert!!!!!



Attempting to twirl :)



I think I found my love for tulle and full circles!!!!!

The American Sewing Expo 2015

I entered another contest called "Push The Envelope, Tassels, Textures and Trims" and the following 4 items are what I received:

1. Signature Poly Core Midnight

2. Signature Tex 40 Variegated Grey Shades

3. Serge-Well Khaki

4. YKK Antique Brass Fashion Zipper Red 4"

 

The rules of this contests: All items received must be used at least once, the entry must be completely sewn by the contestant and it has to include one or more of the following: tassels, textures or trims.

Patterns can be used, but judges will be looking for ORIGNALITY!!!

 

What will I create? Stay tuned to find out!!!!! Deadline is September 1st, 2015

Date: October 4th 2015......guess what?????? The tie I created with the abovementioned items was selected to go on tour with American & Efird for 2016!!!!! How exciting!!!!! I hope to receive pictures of it's journey, because I forgot to take some before I submitted it :(

Here it is, my cousin's dress!!!!

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 It will look amazing on her curvy body :)