easy Vogue

 I have been sewing this summer just was not up to posting but now that summer is over I finally found the time to post this easy Vogue 8380 project.

 

 I used this cotton batiste that I already had but it it was not enough so I had to cut the fabric a little different than the pattern.

I learned a few new sewing techniques from this project such as understitching the armhole facings....it made a neat stitch & finish.

This will be a around the house dress or nightgown though because even with my careful measuring the bodice was a little small.   I will be making this dress again for next summer because I really like the style!

Sew you later!

Friday Fabulousness.......summer dress

We have had such beautiful sunny days that it is hard to be in my sewing studio......but I did want a white dress to wear this weekend so I came up with this dress.  I have had this cotton batiste fabric for a while & finally sewed this summer dress.  Like my fabulous camera skills?........my beloved camera that has traveled to Europe with me is slowly dying.....now the shutter is stuck......I am looking for a new camera!



I used McCall's 6199 pattern .........this time as an overlay as this fabric is sheer.  I cut a size 12 but took in the side seams 1 inch from about the waist to the length......for a better fit. 

I also made the cotton skirt & tank top that is underneath this modern circle fabric.  I really like the hem on this pattern & it is such a easy summer dress to make with only bodice darts to sew!

A little inspiration......this dress from Oscar de la Rental Spring 2011 collection has inspired me to make a couple of white with a touch of black projects.

~ wishing you a weekend of sheer fabulousness ~