Published 08/28/2018 I’m excited to FINALLY finish some Ukrainian embroidered projects and share them this fall. One of the projects has been in the works since September 2017. Here are just a few photos of some of the mock-ups and samples of the products coming out soon! Gigi photographed in her sample dress for her very first vyshyvanka! Burdastyle Pattern 06/2018 Folk Dress for Girls...
White & Ivory Handmade First Holy Communion Dresses
The way my mother remembers it, I was not a fan of my First Holy Communion dress. The very simple short sleeve lace dress (my mom picked out for me) did not cut it for me back in second grade. Even though I can agree with my mom now that the dress was perfect for my style & personality, I was not happy with her back then! I disliked the...
Long Floral Kimono Jacket
Published April 7, 2018 Happy Easter! (Read more about my Easter dress here and Gigi’s Easter dress here) Here are photos of my Floral Easter Jacket. I used Burdastyle’s 08/2016 Coat #116 pattern. (Pattern adjustments: FULLY LINED, SIDE SLITS, LOWER BACK PIECE CUT ON FOLD) I used the Egyptian cotton lining scraps from Beranger’s jacket. Work In Progress…Choosing the pocket design and placement....
Silk Tulle Wedding Veil & Choosing Your Wedding Veil Fabric
Wedding Veil Silk I was recently commissioned to make a wedding veil. Prior to this order, I didn’t know very much about veils and I certainly didn’t realize there were so many options and design possibilities. (It is so involved that you may want to decide upon a veil style and fabric before you buy or design your dress!) Let’s discuss the options available! __________________ ILLUSION TULLE The inexpensive veils are made with...
Long Floral Crop Top Dress
A designer long floral crop top dress for a baptism for a godmother. The pleated crop top gown is handmade with microfiber using Burdastyle sewing pattern.
Communion Silk Wool Dress with Illusion Neck
I recently made this beautiful white silk wool dress with illusion neckline for a little girl receiving her First Holy Communion. Due the Covid-19 and the quarantine orders, we haven’t had the girl try on the dress yet. I make future adjustments to this dress after the final fitting. Silk Communion Dress: White Silk Wool Textile Silk Charmeuse Lining White Dotted Netting for Illusion Neckline Cotton Pom Pom Trim This dress...