shirt: similar / skirt: made by me / shoes: Payless Fabric: Jo-Ann’s / mesh sequin fabric (diamond pattern) & navy nylon fabric Pattern: Based from this tutorial, a few adjustments made since I had 3 layers. (see sewing notes) ^ I’m a little tea pot, anyone? That’s what Dallas was singing when he took that shot. I’m making a skirt for my … Continue reading “DIY Sequin Skirt”
Believe it or not, my first attempt at this shirt was a miserable failure. So after crying a lot, taking a break for a few days, and a weekend in St. George, I was ready to try again. Thankfully, I had enough fabric left over to try one more time. As you can tell, the second attempt turned out much … Continue reading “DIY Striped T-Shirt”
My beautiful mother was gracious enough to let me take some pictures of her in the shirt that I made for her birthday a few weeks ago. I watched this video to learn how to do the button loophole and it was surprisingly easy and kind of fun! I used this See&Sew pattern (pattern B6157 – view A) from Joann’s. … Continue reading “Butterick 6157 – Semi-Fitted Pullover Top”
For my mom’s birthday I made her a shirt out of this fabric and I was in love. So since I still had a little over a yard left, I decided to use a different pattern and see if I could finish a shirt for myself in one day! My other goal was to really try and do it all … Continue reading “DIY High Low Raglan Top”
For those of you who are thinking, “Gosh dang it, I just want to see a full picture of that dress!” Here you go. 🙂 I followed Simplicity pattern 1357 AA (pattern C, without the pockets), for most of the dress. I bought the pattern from Joann’s. Once I got to the sleeves, the ones in the pattern looked way … Continue reading “My First Handmade Dress – Simplicity 1357”
