The photos of this dress were taken at the launch party for my friend Melissa’s brand new sewing book, Sundressing. Check it out – the…
Oh, the fit and the flare. This silhouette, probably more than any other, has dominated fashion for several years. Having spent so much time researching…
This is my best attempt at a 1940s look. My hair didn’t want to cooperate and curl properly, and the closest thing I have to…
I’m back from vacation in Jamaica (for now, still doing more traveling this month) where these pics were taken. We had fun but it’s good…
My good friend Melissa from Melly Sews is a fellow Austinite. You might have seen me talk about her a few times. Like last year…
I’ve been busy busy busy working on all kinds of sewing but it’s been so cold and rainy lately that I’ve not yet been able…
I think we have a winner! I revised my bodice block and the bodice pieces I used for my first version of this dress and…
Here’s something new! My 2015 has not been off to the best start in terms of sewing productivity but I have finished one new item…
Hello all! This is another pattern test I did for By Hand London, love those gals. For me, they make the best “party dress” patterns….
A film by Jean-Luc Godard. A dress by Dixie DIY. Let me begin this post with a bit of history. “Breathless” or “A Bout de…