Saturday, March 1, 2014

February's Sewing and Alterations Projects Completed

I can't believe March is already here! Thankfully, we are finally getting the rain we needed so much.  It seems odd not to have a snow covered yard this time of year.  

February was a busy month for alterations.  My favorite project this month was removing some lace from a 1980's wedding gown and adding it to a modern wedding gown and making a vintage inspired garter.  The vintage gown was worn by an aunt and the bride to be carried the train at that long ago wedding making it a very sentimental piece. Seeing the 1980's gown with the huge puffed sleeves really took me back! Remember Princess Diana's wedding gown?  If not, I have attached a picture to refresh your memory.  


I am a horrible photographer, but here is a picture of the sleeve and bodice of the original gown.  It was hard taking that first cut!


Placing the lace on the modern gown....


The bride-to-be also requested I use some of the lace to make a wedding garter.  I love how this turned out. 
 Other February projects included replacing a zipper and adding shoulder straps to this aqua gown.



I completed a couple custom order requests from my Etsy shop where I sell handmade childrens' clothing...

St. Patrick's Day skirt for a wee lass. Notice the touch of green tulle between the ruffles.  


Monogrammed Chevron Maxi Dress with 3/4 length bell sleeves.


And finally, I found some time to explore some ideas of new items to add to my shop on Etsy.  After several inquiries about palazzo pants for girls I drew up a pattern and here is a shot of the trial pair.  These are wild! I would love to hear what you think of them.


So that is February in a nutshell.  Thank you for visiting my blog!

Warm regards,
Susie



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