Here it is; the culmination of my draping class at WVC! When I say draping class, the assumption is that there are going to be, like, a drape of fabric somewhere on the garment, but really draping is just another way to draft a pattern. Many of the styles we did as exercises were not… Continue reading Draped denim day dress
Category: handmade
Another Lola (this one is even better!)
Yes, the day after I made the first Lola, I went ahead and made a second. I had some "spare" fabric lying around and couldn't resist!The first version was a bit big at the waistline and middle back, so I altered the pattern to take in all of the princess seams above and below the… Continue reading Another Lola (this one is even better!)
A dress to match a necklace
Yep, it's been a while! After returning from Alaska (and purchasing even more land!), school started for the boys, then it started for me (for the classes I take) and a month later school started again (for the classes I teach). Somewhere in there, we did a major remodel in our house and then painted… Continue reading A dress to match a necklace