I can’t seem to help myself! I’ve been spending way too much time lately creating (or thinking about) my new summer wardrobe. I’m reminded of second grade when I told my mom I was only willing to wear a handmade dress each day. She must have liked sewing, because I recall that I did end up with a closetful of dresses, and indeed, that’s what I wore… every single day.
So here’s the start of my wardrobe. First there was this bathing suit cover up… which then prompted a skirt, made out of some home dec weight Anna Maria Horner fabric. It’s just a simple skirt – knee length, and I added a few lines of stitching with elastic thread at the waist.
Next, I was thinking of another dress, but this time with a boatneck top. I didn’t have a pattern, so I grabbed this Alexander Henry fabric from Joann’s (1/2 price with a coupon, so not too expensive in case I messed it up!) And surprisingly enough, it actually fits! The fabric makes me dizzy though, so I’m not sure how much I’ll actually wear it…
Oh, and something to make note of – don’t try making pockets out of a somewhat nude colored fabric. People will just think you have a big hole in your dress…
I can’t decide what’s next… maybe another shirt? Or maybe I should just work on finishing some older projects. I didn’t do too well at Jacquie’s Spring to Finish Challenge – my grand total? 1
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obsessed with dresses!
You are completely out of control amazing. Beautiful work.
Cute dress! But yes, a little dizzy inducing. And that’s a good point about nude colored pockets. Noted. I also hadn’t considered making skirts from home dec weight fabric, that’s a good idea, since I like a bit more stiffness in skirts.
Wow! So neat! I’ve never been happy with any clothes I’ve made. I’m very impressed.
Wow! I love the start of your summer wardrobe! I hope I can sew clothes one day! Really beautiful!!!
Cute things! And they look so good on you.
Yay, I love the skirt and the way you lined up the fabric for it. And that dress looks really nice on you. Good neckline and length. I need to make one of those cuz I think I would wear a dress like that ALL the time.
I’ve started dreaming of a summer wardrobe too! First attempt at a skirt isn’t done yet – I need a zipper tutorial from my mom, but I’m very inspired by your beautiful work!
The dress and the skirt both look great. I’m so impressed. One of my summer goals is making a skirt for myself; I know it’s not the hardest thing, but I’ve never done it before…
They look amazing, and what a great start to a wardrobe!!
Cute!
Ok, we need a tutorial
I can’t believe you just whipped that up! Gorgeous 
The skirt and dress look great! I think the home dec fabric for your skirt was a fabulous idea.
I loooove that dress! It’s darling on you, and I can’t believe you just whipped it up without a pattern. You are a rock star.
The new clothes are amazing…and my total for the Spring to Finish was one too…I started and finished a new quilt instead
Oh wow! I am so impressed! I have made many a quilt, but have trouble shortening the length of my son’s pants! Love the fabric for the skirt. You’ve done an amazing job!
Really cute for both! Great job!
I love the skirt and the dress is very nice too! So brave.
I love the skirt. Did you use a pattern or might there be a tutorial coming (please!)?
The dress is very cool. Great work.
You are soooo clever!! I love your work, the skirt is gorgeous, like everything else you make! I just bought some of the material…