As we are coming to the end of the year, I believe every one is excited for the festive season – when you can wear your best dresses to various parties and celebrations! I am working on a series of occasional wear – fancy frocks for the formal and semi-formal events! If you are looking…
Shannon dress is inspired by the Garden dress sold on Something to Hold. It is a elegant and simple design with a loose fit, an elasticized sleeve hem, gathers around a curved yoke, back button closure, two side pockets, and a (optional) detachable waist sash. Let’s have more detailed look at the design: As usual,…
Ceicily dress is a lovely design inspired by a design on Anthropologie, with vintage-inspired favorite charms like a classic sweetheart neckline, a buttoned bodice, and most memorably, a flattering fit & flare silhouette. It is an advanced project, with princess seams and lots of curves, but with extra time and attention, I believe even beginners…
The Suzy asymmetrical tiered skirt features three layers of romantic ruffles. It also comes with flat front waistband and elastic back waistband, which gives you comfort and style at the same time. The pattern comes in a whooping 75 pages for home printers (but only 4 A0 pages so I truly recommend you to go…
The Amelia cut-out back dress features flattering fit and flare silhouette, a maxi length and cut-out back detail. It is a great item of choice when you want to be sexy but not too bold. This design is made for knit fabric and is easy to assemble with only a few pieces of fabric. Let’s…
The Alana button front skirt features a curved front hem detail, elastic back waist for better fitting and a modest midi length. I will make a great outfit when paired with soft flowy blouse or form fitting knit top and cardigan. Modest yet not grumpy! Let’s have a closer look at this design: As usual,…
The Jolene midi dress features a classically chic fit and flare silhouette, gathered empire waist line at the front, midi length and V neckline that adds the perfect feminine touch. If you want a dress that’s both flattering and sophisticated, Jolene is perfect choice for you. The best thing about this dress is that it’s…
Who loves the elegant, sophisticated styles of the 50s? I believe many of us are obsessed with the romantic fit and flare designs of the mid 20 century clothing. A few days ago I ran into this photo and I immediately fell in love with the elegant neckline design that I decided to recreate it….
I have a thing for midi skirt – and although I am short, I have quite some in my closet. Today I am sharing the pattern for a beautiful skirt that I came across when “window-shopping” on the internet – the Corrie midi paneled skirt with flap detail. The Corrie skirt is made of 12…
DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST The pattern I am introducing today will be a bit of a challenge to beginner sewists, because it comes with princess seams. I have been pondering about posting this advanced pattern as I know many of you are new to sewing, but I figure if you are…