Project Details:

Pattern: Vogue 1029 (OOP) - Michael Kors

Pattern Sizing: 6-20, I cut the 14.

Michael Kors Spring 2007 - CLASSIC!

When this pattern was first released in 2008, I didn't like it. I mean, I REALLY didn't like it! BUT I bought it anyway because (1) it's by Michael Kors and (2) I can't resist designer patterns. It's a must that I collect them. So it sat in my collection for the last 3 years. I was looking for another pattern not so long ago and ran across it and thought "why not"? I pulled it out and read through the instructions and VOILA! The rest is sewing history.

I love the lines of the dress. It's a t-shirt dress with a kick! I didn't have to make any alterations because the length was perfect.

I think this dress is just really visually appealing. There's a lot going on, but not in a tacky sort of way. IMO, I think this dress should only be made in a solid color. Could you imagine seeing it with ALL of it's detail in some wild print?! HORRID!

This is a very unique dress and I'm glad I dug it out to make it. One of these is all I need.

I'm officially in love with this pattern! And that hardly ever happens. I very seldom repeat one. So I can say this is OFFICIALLY my TNT maxi dress/tank dress. I wore this dress (and the other one) and I've received so many compliments!

I make no promises on whether or not you'll see another!

Pattern Sizing: 2-18, I cut the 14.

Fabric: Striped Rayon blend knit (63% rayon/34% polyester/3% lycra) - Fabric.com

Description: “A soft free flowing maxi dress sewing pattern with plenty of options to choose from: tank top maxi, halter top maxi, and godet back maxi. Views A and B can be made as tank tops too! The pattern booklet includes a glossary of terms, metric conversion chart, and illustrated instructions in color. Full size pattern pieces in sizes 2 to 18 accompany the booklet.”

And for kicks, I decided to copy my black Helmut Lang dress since I like it so much. Now I don't have to wear the black one everyday!

Yep... I chopped off all of my hair!

Project Details:

Pattern: Vogue 1039 OOP - Donna Karan

Pattern Sizing: 8-22, I cut the 14.

Fabric: Stretch Cotton Twill

Photography by my husband

Pattern: Burda 7354 - View A

Pattern Sizing: 10-22, I cut the 14.

I've had this pattern for a while and also the fabric. With the sheerness of the fabric, I thought it would make a great top.

I made this right out of the envelope, with no alterations. I know... a rare occurrence.

Here is the back. Notice that they have a yoke that creates a 'V' at the center back like jeans.

This is a great pattern and perfect for a quick pair of pants that I highly recommend.

I've been seeing maxi skirts everywhere and I wanted one too. They seem pretty simple to make, so I didn't bother seeking out a pattern. From the ones I've seen in stores, I knew I wanted mine to be 45" long. That seem to be the ideal length. And possibly longer depending on my heel height.

I used the plissé fabric that I'd talked about. And since I'd never worked with this kind of fabric before, the Threads "Designer Techniques" issue was very handy.

Well, I say "officially" because I've been home for almost 3 weeks, but I'm just getting back into the sewing groove. I needed something sorta easy to jumpstart the mojo. So I picked this:

Asymmetrical hemlines have been added to my "This Season's Must Haves".

1235, 1236 and 1250. All DKNY

I'll call this the DKNY "trifecta". I'll be bringing each of these home!

1241 - Kay Unger; 1249 - Mark & James and 1245 - Alice + Olivia

I love this Kay Unger dress. It can be made in a stretch woven or a knit. That's a plus! So can the Mark & James jumpsuit. I think I'll make mine in a matte jersey. In the summertime, wash and go is ALWAYS winner! And the Alice + Olivia off-the-shoulder top is pretty great too.