DIY Midi Dresses
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...
In New Zealand we call these scrunchies :)
ReplyDeleteOh.. Thanks for letting me know:)
DeleteHi Hana, I think they are called scrunchies in the USA and certainly here in Australia. I always think they look pretty, and yours certainly are :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, thank you.
DeleteHere in Asia especially in China and Indonesia we called these hair tie or hair bun:)
Thank you SO much for sharing this tutorial! I've been wanting to replace/repair my stretched-out hair ties for a while. This is also a great way to use up small bits of fabric.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, L! Yes, it is a great way to use the scraps and really fun project to make. I hope you will have a time to make it:)
DeleteI am literally going to go home and do this with all the fabric scraps I have been hoarding. I knew I was keeping them for a reason!
ReplyDeleteSo cute... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful for your post. My daughter and I have to raise money for her Jr. High School class trip and this is what we decided upon. I think they will be a hit (at least with the girls)! God bless!
ReplyDeleteHola las soy de argentina estoy tratando de hacer los moños solo queria saber las medidas estan en pulgadas? ...como seria en cm ?... gracias
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