Summer Dress and Sewing Plans

This is something I planned on making for about the last 3 months or so. I wanted to enter a contest and this was one of the patterns that could be used as an entry. Since I already had it, I thought "no problem". The entry wasn't due until July 1st. That was before I … Continue reading Summer Dress and Sewing Plans

Dressmaking With Vogue 8766

I haven't made myself a dress in quite some time. I always realize what I want to wear (and what I don't have) when I need it. I'm trying to change that. I'm sure many of you have noticed as I have that many sewists are taking to creating their own collections. I'm currently participating … Continue reading Dressmaking With Vogue 8766

Vogue 8997

I LOVE this dress! It's feminine without being frilly or fussy. It's also surprisingly easy to make. This is one of those patterns that I bought because I really liked the style, but then put off actually making. I thought it would be far more complicated than it was. I used a linen blend fabric … Continue reading Vogue 8997