Hope your Memorial Day weekend was a good one. Last week Mike was home on vacation and all my normal routines went by the wayside. It was his springtime work vacation, which is all about getting things done on his 'to do' list. Luckily there were some fun things on the list like a trip to Ikea in Canada and the first flea market of the season. Since I don't have any pictures ready of my finds, I will share a couple of somewhat blurry pictures of finished sewing projects--this top was actually finished last summer...
Simplicity 4111 - Built by WendyI used the cap sleeve tutorial found here.
And here's a picture of my finished Favorite Things Prairie Girl dress...
I found this pattern simple to follow, but I did have to alter it a bit as it seems to run large--I made a size smaller than I normally would and then I also nipped the waist seam in by an additional 1/2 inch. I decided not to use the ties and gathered the back with some elastic instead.Now I'm off to clear my sewing table which is buried under a mountain of unfinished projects...Deb
The dress is fabulous! OMG you are so tiny. Must be nice!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new flea market goodies. We had a big flea market here over the weekend but it rained so dagum much that I didn't venture out to it.
I did however talk my dearest hubby into a yardsale and he bought me a great set of Pyrex fridge dishes!! That was not like him either. HE HATES YARDSALES!!!!
What a cute dress and top!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute. I love the dress.
ReplyDeleteCute dress and top!
ReplyDeleteI love the way your dress turned out and I really like the idea of the elastic in the back too. I agree that the pattern ran a bit large.
ReplyDeleteI love them both. The fabric is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI like both garments! Love your house!
ReplyDeleteLove the top!
ReplyDeleteYou've got quite the talent. I found you from another talented crafty blog. :)Check out my blogto see reviews on The Original Scrapbox creative products!
ReplyDeleteHello from Oklahoma! The top is very cute!! Your little bench in the background is beautiful as well!! Pretty dress as well!
ReplyDeleteYour choice of fabrics for these two pieces is just perfect. They both look very comfortable and you look fab in them!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! You are such a wonderful seamstress. :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Deb! I love the blouse and the dress is so cute! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome day!
~Sharon
Hey Deb...I love both projects!
ReplyDeleteI just finished a really easy Simplicity blouse last week, but, unfortunately, I cut it out to my b--b specifications, and it is still too tight across the chest. Now I will have to go and buy another pattern if I want one that actually fits! Grrr...and it was the cutest fabric...actually a vintage sheet with big, faded yellow and white daisies(:
Lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Both are beautiful. I wish I could sew. I can quilt, but not sew. Maybe one day....
ReplyDeleteCute dress!!
ReplyDeleteThat top is SO cute! I'm going to see if I can find that pattern. Great job! Don't you just love sewing?
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to throw away my to do list and sew the day away! Love the top.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have sewn! I wish I had that talent!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove them both. Built By Wendy patterns are so easy just love them. I have been eyeing the dress pattern. I may have to take the plunge.
ReplyDeleteDarling Dress-- Can you share the pattern #? Great Job.
ReplyDeleteI love both the dress and the top. They look great.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Your look gorgeous in your own made dress..
ReplyDeleteyou look so fab. in your dress
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