Sew Busy

A journal of my sewing projects.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Easter Dress

I did not expect to finish this today. I was only going to work on the sleeves but once I got started I just had to finish. I pleated the sleeves using a technique that I learned from my new book. I really love this dress!

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The pleated sleeve: (the sleeve band isn't crooked, I just forgot to unfold it all the way out)
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The scalloped edge on the bottom:
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Need I Say It? Another Dress...

I just got the coolest sewing book called Sewing With Whimsy. I got this idea from it. And yes, I love polka dots!

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Monday, February 16, 2009

What Else but Another Dress...

I LOVE this pattern. I already have some fabric to make another dress like this.

As soon as I saw that pear & apple fabric, I knew I needed to make something with it.

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Saturday, February 07, 2009

Sadie's Valentine Dress

I finally finished this dress! I started the smocking for it back in November.

The smocking is not crooked, it just looks like it in the pic:
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Heart lace for the collar:
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A better look at the smocking:
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