This week's challenge on Project Run and Play is "Details."
Deborah used the following details while creating this dress:
Deborah used the following details while creating this dress:
Distinctively unique embroidery
Experimenting with fabric
For example, the applique work on this dress came from a pre-printed fabric panel. I cut out the individual designs that I wanted to add to my dress adding a 1/8 inch margin all around the design. Next, I finger pressed the 1/8 inch margin under and basted it in place. After placing it in position on the dress, I hand stitched it to the dress.
Basic sewing skills that I am always striving to improve.
For example, the applique work on this dress came from a pre-printed fabric panel. I cut out the individual designs that I wanted to add to my dress adding a 1/8 inch margin all around the design. Next, I finger pressed the 1/8 inch margin under and basted it in place. After placing it in position on the dress, I hand stitched it to the dress.
Basic sewing skills that I am always striving to improve.
This outfit features applied ribbon on each seam. I tried a new technique using 1/4" fusible webbing to temporarily hold it into place until it was topstitched. This resulted in smoothly applied ribbon, and it also made it so much easier!
Oh, how I love choosing colors and patterns that work together.
This dress combines 4 different colored fat quarters, and a fabric panel. The turquoise fabric was actually considered a "Christmas fabric" of a stylized snowball, but I thought it blended well and was in the 40% off stack. Turquoise is a wonderful color that makes a big splash. Since you see turquoise used a lot in current fashions, I was able to find cute turquoise shoes to complement Miss C's dress.
This dress combines 4 different colored fat quarters, and a fabric panel. The turquoise fabric was actually considered a "Christmas fabric" of a stylized snowball, but I thought it blended well and was in the 40% off stack. Turquoise is a wonderful color that makes a big splash. Since you see turquoise used a lot in current fashions, I was able to find cute turquoise shoes to complement Miss C's dress.
Resourceful- whether I am using new or recycled materials.
Here I used the reverse side of the ribbon, because it was the perfect color!
Don't forget to check out the reverse side of the ribbon. One time I used both sides of a ribbon in a single garment to give it a unique look.
Appliqued heart shapes provided the inspiration for the heart shaped buttons down the back of the dress. Repeating a pattern creates a flow in the design.
Here I used the reverse side of the ribbon, because it was the perfect color!
Don't forget to check out the reverse side of the ribbon. One time I used both sides of a ribbon in a single garment to give it a unique look.
Appliqued heart shapes provided the inspiration for the heart shaped buttons down the back of the dress. Repeating a pattern creates a flow in the design.
Happiest when my sewing creations bring joy to others.
I love creating and individualizing designs for the people I sew for in my life. Miss C likes bright colors, AND my daughter challenged me to use more vibrant color combinations. I have a tendency to use pink, pastels, and small prints.
Using the fat quarters gave me just the push I needed to experiment with vibrant colors.
I hope you enjoyed my dress.
P.S. I love when you leave comments, because it makes me feel like I am connecting with another person that loves sewing like I do :)
Deborah
I love creating and individualizing designs for the people I sew for in my life. Miss C likes bright colors, AND my daughter challenged me to use more vibrant color combinations. I have a tendency to use pink, pastels, and small prints.
Using the fat quarters gave me just the push I needed to experiment with vibrant colors.
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| I used the pattern, "Olivia's Best Dress" by Emily Taylor. |
I hope you enjoyed my dress.
P.S. I love when you leave comments, because it makes me feel like I am connecting with another person that loves sewing like I do :)
Deborah
