Vogue 1102 Dress (Almost Finished)

Well, I have been very busy sewing this week and have almost finished the dress. I still need to hem it and sew in the zip but other than that it is just about finished.

Had a fabulous weekend, went to the movies to see True Grit with my husband and during the day went to a beer festival at the University staff club, where we caught up with friends.

Vogue 1102 Dress

I have been sooo busy lately but haven't had time to blog about my latest sewing mission which is the Vogue 1102 Dress (See Dress inpiration post). I got the material from global fabrics and it is a pink and grey striped silk (almost like taffeta). It has all being going well so far but I shouldn't have chosen a striped as this makes it a little more difficult. So far I have made the bodice but have still got to make the skirt and stitch it on, so further pictures to come.

With the apron I have made the pocket, had Anahita's name stitched on it and finished the bottom. All it needs now is some straps and it's done. Yay!

Anahitas' Apron

For my friends daughters 6th Birthday next month I have started making her an apron. I made her sister one for her birthday last year but didn't have a sewing machine then so had to hand sew the whole thing which took about 2 months....sewing machines are great! I haven't quite finished yet still requires a pocket and the bottom to be finished.

However, am hosting a dinner party tomorrow night for some friends we are having a pork roast and I am attempting to make Annabelle Langbeins' strawberry cloud cake. Let's hope all goes to plan.

Dress Inspiration

Finally it's friday and the weekend is almost here (it's been a loooong week). Have been looking foward to this weekend since xmas as my mum is making me a dress to wear to a wedding next month, it's green, opal and silver striped with a 1950s style skirt. After falling upon the vogue pattern website I have found a dress that I would love to make one day. With a bright coloured fabric this dress could look amazing!. Have a great weekend.

Cushions and Machine Photos

Finally!... I have got around to taking some photos of the cushions that I have made and of the machine that I have bought. They are very basic but I think that they are ok for my first go.

At Last!

Finally over the xmas break I have been out and bought myself a sewing machine. It is a fairly basic brother machine but will definitely do the trick. So far I have made three cushions with it, and hopefully will have made two more by the end of next week. I will post pictures of my sewing machine and cushions tonight.