If you’re planning on doing the Ruby Slip Sew-Along you’ll be itching to know more about the materials you need – so let’s talk fabrics! (And if you haven’t downloaded your free pattern yet, here are the links!) Bodice Fabric: For the bodice you will need some lace or embroidered net with a pretty scalloped […]
Read MoreThis free pattern for the Ruby Slip is a special gift for all my blog readers! It has a gorgeous lace bodice and flattering bias cut skirt, and is easier to sew than it looks. Remember to download the instructions too, where you’ll find the sizing, yields, cutting and sewing instructions. I designed the pattern […]
Read MoreI’ve officially finished the Red Spot Dress that has been consuming my spare time this last week! As a reminder, here is the pattern – Simplicity 3858, from sometime in the 50’s: Here’s a close-up of the bodice – it fits fine now that I have underlined it: I’m not that happy with the way […]
Read MoreOnce underlined, the only alteration I really had to do to the bodice on my Red Spot Dress was shorten the back waist. A lot of the original wrinkles appear to be caused by Polyester-Vs-Skin static rather than the actual fit. I’ve reattached the skirt with a lining and here it is so far, […]
Read MoreDo you remember the Red Spot Dress that wasn’t going too well? Well I have been busy with my quick-unpick and now have the bodice underlined with calico. I haven’t fitted it yet, but here it is on the mannequin and it is looking a lot better: As well as eliminating static and giving the […]
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