Pattern pieces

I've finished sewing up another 'perfect dress' and am currently testing it out (ie. wearing it to see how the fit is, and what I might wish to alter in future versions). I've got another one cut out of this exuberant floral print and have several more fabrics which just need to be prewashed and then I can start on those as well. My goal is to have one week worth of these dresses by summer and I think this is a very achievable goal.

A few words concerning my mother

Being that this is a day to celebrate mothers, I find myself thinking about mine. My mother has taught me how to cook and sew and so many other creative and useful things. And while that is wonderful, she also taught me (mostly by example) how to be a good person, how to be kind and thoughtful and (very) patient. She is a constant inspiration, she never ceases to amuse and amaze me and I am eternally grateful that she is my mother. And my friend.

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All of the cherry trees on my street are blooming. I loved the way this one looked against the bright building behind it.

Party favors

I got asked to make another batch of party favors, this time for a bridal shower. It was incredibly simple as there were no set colors or theme for the wedding (it's going to be a simple courthouse ceremony) so I was given free rein to make whatever I felt like. I decided to do a little combo package of a custom wrapped candy bar and a container of confetti and I chose a green, gold and white color scheme. The rest was very straightforward and fun. I think this is a favor idea I will be turning to again in the future as it is very simple but looks fun and personalized. I'm already thinking of other candies I could cover!

At my desk

I've been working on an alternate bodice style for my 'perfect dress' pattern. This one is a bit more 50's house dress  I was considering adding a contrast bright binding to the neckline and arms for a bit of interest. I just happened to have the blue from a previous project  but i think a purple or pink would be pretty as well. Or even the minty green now that I think of it. So many options.....
I've got a big stack of vintage fabrics, mostly floral. It's looking like my dream of a whole fleet of similar dresses is actually going to become a reality!

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I have a pair of antlers hanging over my desk. They were recently joined by this flock of vintage birds (previously seen on my dress form). It's fun to dress them up when the mood strikes.

Why am I so busy?

So I don't have any finished project to humble brag about here today....The only reason I can give is that I have been working on multiple products for other people while simultaneously trying to complete some personal projects as well. It a classic example of everything happening at once and I'm just trying to make good use of every hour of the day. Hopefully soon I will have some finished products to share but for now here is a quick Instagram summary of what I'm up to!