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...
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DIY Friday : Pattern Weights

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This week on "DIY Friday" I decided to make things that I need and I want to make for so long. Pattern weights! Yes, I need them so badly to replace tuna cans that I use to weight my pattern :)
 
Well, look at how cute they turned out! And also, they were so easy and fast to make. I did all in 2 hours :)

 
Pattern:
I followed tutorial and free pattern from Tea Rose Home : Pattern Weight. Feel free to check over the link for more detail.

Materials:
I used home décor fabric scrap, thread and rice for filling.

Sewing process:
I download the pattern and cut the fabric. I cut 8 pieces but in the end I made 7 because I run out of rice :(
Here is my fabric pieces after I cut them,

After I have all the fabric pieces, I sew them according to the instructions. Then I stuffed them with rice. As shown in the picture below,

After all stuffed with rice, I sew the opening area carefully by hand. As shown in the picture below,

That's it! I am done!
I am loving this little things and still surprised with how easy and fast to make them :)
Well, before I say goodbye for today's post I'd love to show you one more picture of the finished project

Pattern : Free Pattern And Tutorial From Tea Rose Home

Happy crafting!

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  1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I made something similar to this when I first started sewing. I filled my with dried beans! They are a variety of shapes and fabrics. This is so perfect for the beginning seamstress.

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    1. Hana January 3, 2015 at 11:00 PM

      How could I forget the dried beans? I had some packs inside my kitchen drawer.
      Thanks Annie for letting me know. I am going to fill my last one with dried beans :)

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  2. AriBJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    These are great. I will definitely make these! Thanks for showing me :)

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    1. Hana January 4, 2015 at 11:16 PM

      You are welcome, AriB. I am sure you will love it :)

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  3. Sarah LizJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    These are so cute :) I use curtain weights, not nearly as pretty.

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    1. Hana January 4, 2015 at 11:18 PM

      Thank you, Sarah Liz. I am using tuna cans since 2009, so it's time to change to these cute things :) :)

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  4. KathySJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Cute! I've been meaning to make some of these, myself. It's a good way to use up some scraps, as well.

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    1. Hana January 4, 2015 at 11:19 PM

      Thank you, Kathy. Yes, it is a perfect way to use up some scraps :)

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  5. MargoJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    So cute Hana!

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  6. LisaJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I've been using tuna cans too and after seeing your pretty pattern weights think I need to make these too! Thank you for sharing with us such a great idea!

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  7. SewingadictaJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    So nice!! It's a great idea ... plus rice has absoventes properties for moisture. I have to try this ....

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  8. MaryJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Love these Hana-the shapes and prints used are really cute.

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