One Yard Reversible Shirt Dress

Make #5

So here's the story behind this dress...

This fabric was one of my finds during my first fabric trip/visit to the FIDM Scholarship Store.  Of course, there was only one yard left (so I bring you another "one yarder " out of necessity).  This fabric was so pretty I couldn't leave it.  After pondering a bit on how to best use it, I came up with the reversible shirt dress pictured below.

So, what do you think of my one yarder?

Buttercream and Navy Leaves Dress

Make #4

I love this dress!

I really wanted a dress that was pleated at the waist.  Pleated dresses can have such a soft and feminine look.

To make this dress I used the same pattern I used to make the floral boatneck shirt I posted earlier with some modifications of course (like cutting the fabric shorter to create a higher waistline).  I also used a different pattern to get the measurements right for the pleating in the skirt (this was kind of a feat but it ultimately worked out).  I put it all together and Voila!

Hope you like (love) it as much as I do!

Blue Floral Bubble Hem Skirt

Make #3

I wanted to make a simple elastic waist skirt.  These skirts are pretty easy to make considering all you really need is the fabric and the elastic.  While trying on the skirt for fit, it kinda of naturally folded near the hem.  I thought the skirt might actually look nice with a bubble hem that was a little shorter in the front and a little longer in the back.  Check out the results below.

I love it!

Blue Floral Boatneck Shirt

Make #2

This quick and easy shirt is the second piece I made on my "wardrobe replenishment project" after moving to LA.  I used one of my fav patterns and modified the arms to get this look.  

To create a casual outfit, I coupled this shirt with a pair of American Apparel skinnies and oxfords.  To create a sexy look, I swapped out the oxfords for my red platform wedges. 

I felt so rewarded when I wore my shirt to the taping of Conan O'Brien with the hubs.  For that outting, I opted for the more comfy oxfords. ;)

One Yard Wonder: Strapless Ruffle Maxi Dress

Make #1

So here's the scoop on this dress.

My sister and I ventured to the FIDM Scholarship store in Downtown, LA during her first visit here.  She found this lovely fabric and we purchased 4 yards of it (intending to split it 2 yards each).  However, after she selected the dress she wanted me to make her, I realized that I would have about 1 yard left to make something for myself.

A couple of days later, I ventured to FIDM to get 2 more yards of the fabric since making a dress out of 1 yard would be a challenge if at all possible.  So I returned to the scholarship store just in time to see the girl in line in front of me holding the remaining fabric (which turns out was 2 yards...what are the chances?!!).

I was hoping there would be fabric left over after her purchase since as I was next in line.  Instead, I watched as she purchased all of the remaining fabric! I literally missed getting the extra fabric by minutes (minutes probably lost figuring out parking but I digress).  Can you believe the irony?

But anywho, I decided to work with the remaining fabric and Voila!

Check out My One Yard Wonder below!

New Beginnings: Introduction of Weekly Sewing Project

Recently, I moved to California (by way of Florida).  The moving process was insane but the drive here was awesome and I'll never forget it!

Well anyways, in the process of moving I got rid of tons of stuff including a lot of my clothes and shoes.  As a result, I did not really have anything to wear out.

So, I decided that I wanted to embark on a weekly sewing project.  I figured what better way to beef up my wardrobe while simultaneously improving my sewing skills.  Since practice makes perfect I might as well get it in with the added perk of rocking what I make.  Check me out! I hope you like it because I made it!