Pretty in Pink Fashion Friday

This is my Valentines dress that I made from hot pink bamboo!! It is another version of my shift dress this time sewn on the serger without gathers in the front. 



I also made the length longer on this dress.

I made up my pattern for the sweetheart neckline.

I sewed the bead feather trim around the neck by hand.

I made this overlay from a fashion fabric that is a new spring fabric collection  that just came out! I love the design & colours of the fabric.

I cut out a hood & made the front part shorter than the back.

 This overlay can be worn several different ways so I can wear it with other outfits.

I took my inspiration for this dress from my new shoes I bought in Las Vegas!

 This is my Fashion Friday Runway project for this week!

Thanks everyone for sending me your fashion sewing links!  I have set up my 1st  linky party to make it easier to post your creations and to visit other fashion sewing blogs!!  You can still link up your fashion project on my previous post listed below to be featured in next weeks Fashion Friday Runway post!!

These are the fashion sewing projects submitted & are my favs for this week!

1.   This is a modern maxi dress submitted by Couture et Tricot just gorgeous!  Check out her blog to see her modern & designer projects!

Thanks Tany you are entered in my Glamorous Giveaway for February!

2.   A beautiful chocolate ruffle top by Seamingly Smitten

Thanks Jenny and because you are also a follower you are entered in my Glamorous Giveaway for February

3. I love this beautiful Heart Dress by Sewing Adicta - check out her blog to see more gorgeous fashion projects made by her!

You are also entered in my Glamorous Giveaway!!

Have a fabulous weekend!!

Las Vegas Little Black Dress



I have had a busy time this week with moving my sewing space, working, sewing for the girls and getting ready for a last minute business trip!

I needed a little black dress for dinner & cocktails during my trip so I decided to sew this black cotton bamboo dress.  I also needed a garment that can be folded and crammed in a suitcase as I always like to travel light with a carry-on suitcases for business trips. This was a another simple shift dress that I sewed by gathering the middle bodice for a better fit and detail.  I sewed most of the seams on my serger and I had no issues sewing the bamboo cotton fabric - it was a dream to sew with.  With this fabric I did not put in a zipper - I usually don't with jersey and bamboo so this dress was very easy to sew!



 I also serged this silver oh so soft shawl for cooler nights.  It is a knit fashion fabric that I got on sale!



I added the feather & beading trim by hand sewing.  It was time consuming because the thread kept getting caught in all the feathers & beads but I did this when I was watching my fave show Top Gear so it wasn't too bad.

I sewed this chiffon polka dot scarflette using my same pattern as my other ones. I think I have a hoodie

scarflette addiction. This will be my last one - for sure!  This one was entirely sewn on the serger ( a first) - I like the lines it gives the hoodie.  I always have problems sewing chiffon on my sewing machine it puckers so the serger was great!

When I wear it though, you can not tell from these pics because my hair is so dark.

When I knew what kind of trim I wanted - I searched 3 fabric stores until I found what I was looking for!  My daughter has asked me to sew a similar dress in white and I have started (a month ago) but I cannot find the white bead/ feather trims anywhere!  Her dress will have to wait or I will have to create my own trim!

 This will be my first business trip that I will be wearing clothes that I have made for my self!  I finally have a few garments that I feel are sewn correctly and look great!

My inspiration for this dress came from the Chanel Spring Collection 2011.  I love glamorous & glitz so this dress is perfect for Las Vegas!  The city  where I can wear my rhinestones during the day!!!

This is my Fashion Friday outfit this week. 

Have a spectacular weekend!!