New Dress

I found a great new place to buy fabric and so picked up a nice piece to make a dress for work.

I recently made my own pattern that fits me perfectly, after reading a pattern making book, and so this was my first test run of using this.

This is the facing:

The pattern pieces cut out:

And the final dress:

Finished Office Dress

This is my finished office dress.

The top part I made from an old shirt, the bottom from a dress that I recycled. So totally eco and it came out well. Just a slight adjustment to do on the back and then I can wear it to work.

Very happy. It is nice to go from an idea/ picture of what you want to the final item.

New shirt

This is the 2nd shirt I have made and after the first one came out Ok, I thought- y not make another. Saw this fabric and thought- perfect.

I also found this skirt and just had to take it up so that it was the right length, then I had my new work outfit sorted!

First attempt at making a shirt

This is my first attempt at making a shirt, something which I haven't tried before because it seemed to complicated, but seeing as I have made a jacket I thought- why not give it a go! So I did and here are the results. I am very happy with it.

The pattern caused me some issues as it was far too big for me, but with some adjustments it came out great! Very happy.

And also it was all made from an old shirt! Even better. I do love my reusing and recycling.

This image below shows the bottom of the shirt, when it is not tucked in.

Dress

I just made this dress, I had no problems with it at all, went very smoothly.