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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Me-Made-May'13 Day 13-19

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"I am joining Zoe of 'So,Zo.. in a challenge to wear self-stitched garments or anything handmade during the whole month of May"

And here is an update of my MMM'13 challenge,
Day 13
On Monday 13th, I wore my self-drafted Black Lace Top. As usual, sewing the whole morning and went out for lunch with my family.

Day 14
On Tuesday 14th, I wore my Red Dress. We went out for dinner after long busy day.
 
Day 15
On Wednesday 15th, I wore my Floral Dress. Based on Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book. We went out for lunch, it was a very hot and humid day here in my place.
 
Day 16
On Thursday 16th, I wore my 3/4 Pants in brown color. Based on Burdastyle Ellen Pants. It was another busy day, sewing the whole morning, baking muffins and taking care my baby.
 
Day 17
On Friday 17th, I wore my Summer Skirt and a handmade necklace that I bought in Portugal last year. 
It was holiday here in place so we have a long weekend. Me, my husband and little Eduardo went out to the garden in our area and continue our trip to supermarket.
 
Day 18
On Saturday 18th, I wore my new blouse. Based on Burdastyle Pleated Blouse. Me and my little family went out to the fruit market and continue our trip to the buttons shop.
 
Day 19
On Sunday 19th, I enjoyed the whole Sunday afternoon outside the house with my husband and little Eduardo. We went to the shopping center looking for some stuff and some toys for Eduardo.
Then at night we went out again for dinner. I wore my self-drafted Black Lace Dress and a handmade earing that I bought here in my place.
 
Happy Monday to you all!



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  1. Sarah LizMay 28, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    You have been busy with all your me made outfits - its a lot of work to organise all the photos. You look lovely in all of them.

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    1. Hana May 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      Hi Sarah! Thanks:)
      MMM'13 is awesome and I have been enjoying it. The most difficult part is the photo shooting but anyway I am fine and pretty happy with it.


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