DIY Midi Dresses

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Hi there, Happy Friday 🌸🌸 Today's update is about two new dresses that I made to wear on special outings. The sleeveless orange midi dress was made in October and the long-sleeved dress was made at the beginning of this month.  Both patterns were self-drafted, and the dresses had ruffles at the bottom tier. And to complete the look, I added a removable bow and pinned it to the neckline.  For the sleeveless midi dress, I used a linen blend fabric a souvenir from my trip to Bangkok and the fabric was enjoyable to sew. As usual, the sewing process started with pinning and sewing the darts and then attached the facings to the front and back pieces right sides together. I pinned it around and then sewed it, but I left a few centimeters open to sew the shoulder lines. I love this method, the finished facing looks clean and neat. I closed the opening area with hand sewing. I gathered the bottom tiers and then sewed them to...

Burda Style 04/2013 Issue

Today post is about new sewing patterns from Burda Style magazine 04/2013 issue. I was very lucky that my sister in law brought me this magazine from Portugal. The magazine is in Portuguese language but I will add a link below the pictures to be redirected to the original post.

-satin dress
-pearl dress

-lace dress
-smocked maxi dress
 
lace short
back lace top and pencil pants
 


-halter dress
-tie blouse and skirt 042013
 


blouson jacket
draped tank and flared skirt
 


-bodice top and applique skirt
-wrapped blouse and capris
-short wrap blouse and tulip skirt


-hi-low blouse
-sweetheart dress


-slit neckline dress
-balloon-top-042013
 

-pleated blouse
-tuxedo vest
 


-hip length blazer
-shift dress 042013


-maxi dress (plus size)
-crepe jacket (plus size)
-summer dress (plus size)


-men's waistcoat
-men's jacket
 


-men's chambray shirt
-men's crease shirt and men's trousers
 


 

 
Happy sewing!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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