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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Threads Magazine June/July 2013

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A very talented sewist Marina Von Koenig of Frabjous Couture held a give away a month ago and I was very lucky to win it. The magazine arrived on my hand today after I picked up from the post office. Here is the magazine cover,

I'd love to say a big thank you to Marina for sending me this magazine. I am extremely happy, can not wait to read it all and learning more sewing techniques. Here is one of the article that I really want to read,

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!


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  1. AnonymousJuly 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    This issue of Threads Magazine is againe full of very handy tips. Last year I have bought DVD with all issues of the magazine from the biginning till the end of 2012 - WOW! it is so worth its money!
    Happy reading!

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    1. Hana July 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

      Yes, it is. I am impressed with the magazine:)

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  2. SewingadictaJuly 10, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Wow! You're a lucky girl! I'm sure you will enjoy a lot with this magazine. Kisses.

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  3. CarolynJuly 10, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    That is a great magazine! They are full of really good tips and advice, so I am sure you'll enjoy it :)

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  4. MikelJuly 12, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Really this magazine have good advice and great tips.

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  5. ZoëJuly 14, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I've heard good things about Threads magazine! That article on sleeve caps seems very interesting and helpful.

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  6. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]July 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I love the threads magazine.. They always have such good articles on fitting.. Proud you won the magazine.

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  7. Hana July 17, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Hi everyone! Thank you so much for commenting. The magazine is awesome and I will learn a lot of sewing tips with it:)
    Have a good day to you all!

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