Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Not Your Typical Prom Dress


Shopping for a prom dress can be very annoying and time consuming. However, after all the trouble for one memorable evening, the dress will be stuck in a closet forever or until you decide to donate it.
This is why my daughter and I have decided to make her dress, and it can be worn upon many different occasions besides prom.








Sunday, March 6, 2016

Another Version of an Elastic Waistband

Sometimes having a full 360 degree elastic waistband on a skirt or a pair of pants may look dated, so I would like to introduce you to a 5/8" of the 360 degree elastic waistband. It looks perfectly fitted at the front and will give you enough stretch at the back and sides. I hope you'll appreciate this idea!







Sunday, November 8, 2015

From Formal to Casual

Last year, I created a collection for the America Sewing Expo. I really liked one of the dresses and decided to design something simpler what I could wear to work. Here is the outcome. :)
































Sunday, June 7, 2015

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Another Project from the Thrift Store


Here is another project inspired by a designer jacket I found in the thrift store. I loved the applique and decided to use it for my own design. Here is a new design - a simple linen dress with an open back, applique, and seed beads for additional decoration.