Blue Summer Dress

I spent a couple nights earlier this week working on a new summer dress for myself. I wanted something flirty and comfortable to wear. I adapted the original pattern to have tiny little cap sleeves, raise the neck line, added a waistband and a ruffle on the bottom. I love how it turned out. Now if only it would warm up a bit more so I could wear it!

Grand total for this dress was the cost of a zip and thread. Can't beat that!

To see more pictures and read about the sweet story behind the material visit my blog here.

Cheers,

B

Ruffled Feathers

Got this dress from Buffalo Exchange a while back but I had to do something with these crazy poofy sleeves.

So I chopped them off. A simple quick fix. Just had to hem the dress and the armholes.

All better now.

More here.

Tshirt Love

gifted tshirt, the bows dont do much for me, add ruffle to the front, with fabric from the ties.

shorten the ties and add buttons...perfect

I couldnt stop at one, this one is from 'the stash'

This one was made from a too short tshirt, see how on my  blog

http://bluemarvell.blogspot.com/

Recycled Tshirt Dress

A bunch of my tshirts recycled into this dress. Now that I've tested this on baby, I'm going to make one for me! (Dress pattern courtesy of Lil Blue Boo).



The Sewing Dork

My Reversible SunHat

I was so proud making this. I'm working on a Custom Order from my shop.  I don't have a tutorial for this yet, but people are interested I could make one.  I've been MIA for a while because my youngest had the start of pneumonia, but she's getting better.  Thank, God!

My lastest creation:

Have a GREAT Wednesday!

~*Nomie*~

Hello There

I am finally here. I am so new to blogging and posting. Took me hours to sort myself out but I persitted and here I am. Persistance is going to be my motto with sewing. I did a short sewing course 15 yrs ago and loved it. Unfortunatley I have not made sewing a priority until now. I have set up my little old sewing machine on a computer desk in my laundry for easy access. I have noticed that some of you have only been sewing for a few years and produce such great work. That is so motivational to me. I have dedicated my Friday nights to sewing. I have decided to joining the Australian Sewing Guild as it will be cheaper than doing a dressmakers course. I also plan to do some refashioning. Thnx for reading.

Why Hello There

Well Im a bit late on the introductions but better late than never.

Im Angie. Im a twenty something nursing student from Az. I blog at SewIThought.com

Here's my first project.

I got this dress from a thrift store a couple months ago for a buck. I liked the print but obviously it wasn't gona work without some real effort.

The drop-waist style added a bit of difficulty if I wanted to keep this as a dress so instead I cut it in half and made one elastic waist skirt and one sleeveless blouse.

Now I have two pieces that can be worn separately or together. Endless possibilities!!

You can see more on my blog. I am having a giveaway this week so come on over and add your input!!