This is my usual raglan tunic/mini dress pattern, in Alexander Henry’s “The Rose Tattoo”. It’s hand bound with black bias tape. Simple as that! Maria contacted me after I’d made Chloe’s cupcake dress, originally asking for a dress of her own in the same style. I don’t take on custom dressmaking any more (and the [...]
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This is what I’ve been up to today – making a skulls & roses waistcoat. The fabric is by Alexander Henry, the print is “The Rose Tattoo”. The waistcoat itself is from an old “Style” (now Simplicity/New Look) pattern, from 1995. I think it’s one of the first patterns I bought when I started sewing. [...]
Yesterday I finished off a dress that’s been almost done for far too long. It was mostly already finished. I just had to add the waistband, sew the top and bottom halves together, and add elastic and binding. Ta daa. I have a sneaky suspicion it’s going to be too long in the bodice for [...]