Tailoring for the Groom

Another project to add to the books: tailoring a jacket and vest for a groom. The sleeves needed to be shortened about an inch; a simple eye hook was requested so that the front of the jacket would stay closed when desired; and the vest needed to be taken in about an inch (too wide). Simple project consisting mainly of pressing and hand stitching. All stitching was done in a way so that it can be removed and the items returned to original size if desired. 

Dresses for the Bubbles, Pt. 2

  The dresses are complete! What a challenging, yet fun project this was. I haven't sewn bodices since I was learning to sew with my Grandmother guiding from behind many years ago. However, even though I spent a lot of extra time on each step 'just to be sure', I am absolutely satisfied with the outcome and can't wait to see the girls wear them! The scariest part is that the recipient's of the dresses live in Maine, so they have not yet tried them on and I had to sew based upon someone else's measurements only- eek! They're going to be just fine, though, I can feel it. I'll be sure to share pictures of the them on the wedding day at the end of September. 

The Project: Two dresses for girls ages 5 and 8 for a fall wedding in Maine. The bride chose a commercial dress sewing pattern yet wanted to incorporate the top part of one dress pattern for the skirt of another. She wanted the dresses to be twirly and fun, and bode well with the bridesmaids dresses that are Katharine Hepburn-esque. She chose a beautiful black silk fabric with coordinating black lining, red tulle with glittery spots for a petticoat (unlike the pattern, she would like the tulle to be a removable skirt versus just a ruffle hem). She also wanted the shiny, sheer red ribbon for a belt/mid-section decoration as well as the heart buttons.  

Red. Glitter. Everywhere!