Category Archives: Sewing
Changing a prom dress
I’ve been fixing this dress for a customer, she wanted to lower the back, so I fixed that for her. The first photo is after I fixed one side & then it’s been pinned & tucked abit more for a … Continue reading
Emmeline Apron
I completed my Emmeline apron yesterday & I love it. The only bad thing is that the fabrics I used don’t like being sewn together, one is abit thicker & heavier than the other, so it’s best to use fabrics … Continue reading
Pink party dress
I started this dress last year in May, the last thing I had to do was fix the corset boning & I did that – Last week. The dress was in a bag waiting to be finishined, shoved in the … Continue reading
Patterns
I ordered these lovely patterns from Montessoribyhand, I’m going to start on the apron this weekend, using the fabrics in the photo. I have the perfect place to hang it in the kitchen when it’s done. The baby carrier will … Continue reading
Completed projects
Projects I’ve been working on, crocheted alpaca twisty scarf, it’s abit short to be worn as a scarf, so for me it’s more like a pretty collar/neck warmer. The dress form I used for the photo is for a child … Continue reading
Medieval tunic with a twist
My lovely friend Clara asked me for help, she wanted a pattern for a medieval tunic. I was happy to help her, so I drafted a pattern & decided to make one for myself to test the pattern. I didn’t … Continue reading
Kimono Jacket & heart apron
I’ve had the idea for this jacket in my head since september last year, so I thought it was about time to do something about it. When I was cutting out the pattern I realised I didn’t have enough fabric, … Continue reading
Early in the morning
My christmas tree early in the morning. I’m hoping the weather will be better this week than it has been for the past weeks. All the rain & dark clouds have not helped put me in a christmas mood. The … Continue reading
Christmas dresses
Christmas dresses, the little red one is going in the display at my friends shop, I’ll take another photo when it’s on the dressform. Then we have my dress for the annual christmas party we go to, the arms are … Continue reading
Dress Details
Some close ups of the embroidery I did on the Lucia/winter wedding dress, if you click on the photo you can see a bigger version. Snowflakes sprinkled on the bottom of the dress & a not so wonderful photo of … Continue reading