McCall's 5984-Work in Progress

This is one of several projects I am working on. I love this jacket. The fabric is a two tone taffeta, gray and black. I can't wait to finish this one. I wanted it done for the fashion show, but it is too much detail work and I don't like to rush sewing.

Vogue 8278 - altered top

I cut the sleeves and punched holes and strung cording thru the holes. I hope to make a pair of jeans with this outfit. It's the plan anyway.

Simplicity 5645

This dress is view c. This was the last minute easter dress. My granddaughter was extremely grateful. She picked her own fabric. I am still vacuuming glitter off the floor!!

Simplicity 3515

This is from last summer but it does fit her better this year. I made two, maybe one day I will post a pic of the other one!!!

Simplicity 2756

This was a little tough for me because of the sleeves. It took me several attempts to get them right.

Spring Panache 2010 was Wonderful!!!

The pink and green outfit: Top was Butterick4232 view b without the ruffles and I shortened the sleeves. The skirt is my own design.

The beige jacket is V8546.

The gray top is burda 10/2009 #121 without the collar.

The magneta outfit is the top Simplicity 2615 and the skirt is simplicity 2756

Spring panche Fashion Extravaganza

Spring Panache Fashion Extravaganza~Thursday, April 15, 2010~'An Afternnon Panache at Macy's'~12p-6p~5th Ave. Downtown Pittsburgh: 11th floor Auditorium. Enjoy a Spring afternoon of cuisine refreshments, conversation with the panache designers and models, receive educational materials about HIV/AIDS and surprises!!! I will be featuring some of the designs I have shown you on this blog.

Vogue 2817- top

It took me forever to add this trim. I also lined it so I wouldn't have to wear a cami underneath. It still needs to be hemmed and around the arms and at the bottom. I have other tops and skirts I have started and not finished. I will update next time with pics of those projects and hopefully I will be done with these. Getting ready for another fashion show!!!! It's crazy!!!

Vogue 8546 Jacket, McCalls 5523 view A

I know I have done the skirt twice, but I like it!!! what can I say. Anyway, I love this hooded jacket and it has side pockets, I will take more pics later to show more detail. I am adding trim onto the jacket because I don't like the serge stitch showing on the outside of the hood , still needed to add a zipper to the skirt and hem everything. I will probably make this jacket again in the fall.

Vogue 8278- adjusted to a long tunic

I just pinned the pleats in the front and the sides are sewn yet. In addition, I still need to add interfacing or bias tape. I think I am going to use bias tape. Interfacing inside of georgette looks very home sewn.

Simplicity 2615 view c

McCall's 3880

I really like this pattern and will make it again in something for the winter next time, only in view d with the ruffle trim. The material I chose was a little too much as far as glitter is everywhere, otherwise I like the wrap.

Prom Wrap in lieu of Jo Ann Fabric's contest

Butterick 5211 and Mccall's 5523

Butterick B5211 and McCalls 5523 view A

The poncho was my own design with no pattern used from the scraps I had left over.

The top is the dress; view c, I cut to make a blouse and did not use the elastic on the sleeves.

Vogue 8520- added skirt

Added skirt to McCall's 9628

Vogue8625

It's Been Awhile!!!

Jan 2, 2010 I started the year as Wardrobe mistress for Tracey's dance group presentation "Celebration of Family" and I took no pictures, sorry, I was rushing to get a few costumes made and trimmed and did not take pictures not even of the performance!!! I am now working on my Spring collection, I will take pictures of the what I am working on next time. Here are some inspirational pictures though. I love fashion!!

Peace, Love and Joy to you all this very Merry Merry Christmas!!!