Custom Order Women's Smocked Dress: Pink Print

I had a request to do a custom smocked dress for the same lady who ordered the blue embroidered roses dress. She selected the material for me to order, and gave me the details as to what sort of pattern she had in mind, as well as sending a photo of possible smocking idea. I planned the smocking, selected the thread colors, taking photos of options for her to chose. Pictured below is the selection she went with.

 When the smocking was finished, I used headed pins to show her placement options for roses. She selected a lovely pattern.
Below are photos of the finished dress.

Custom Order for little Kenna

Kenna's Mom wanted me to make some skirts and a dress for her. We met at Jo-Ann Fabrics and chose patterns and materials.

 She decided she wanted five skirts and one dress. Pictured are the results.

 

It was so much fun for me to watch someone "discover" all the options of material out there. Each person has a different taste, and I'm learning to appreciate that. I had fun standing back and watching someone who had an entire different taste and complexion to deal with; I somewhat "discovered" more material, too, as I saw it through someone else's eyes!

Princess Seamed Custom Order Dress Finished

 I finished another custom order dress in the last few weeks. This was a simple, "everyday" sort of dress, and a joy to make. Again, the client bought, and handed to me, the fabric, zipper, thread, and prepared pattern. I had to do some alterations, such as making the neckline a little smaller, the sleeves thinner and longer, and add length to the dress in order to fit the girl, but I already had the measurements. The client chose to hem the dress herself, so it is unfinished in the photo. The dress is round princess seamed in front and back both.
It took 4 hours of labor, amounting to $40.00. Are you interested in the same pattern?

Modest, Feminine Blouses Available to Order

After many years of searching and trying different patterns, I finally found a blouse pattern just as I wanted it to be...In our pattern box, where it's been for years. And everyone that sees them loves them, including my dad and brothers...they actually comment on how they like these. So I'm making them available to you to order "special", meaning that I will use the materials you send me, and do the sewing for you, rather than "stocking" them.

These blouses fit beautifully, have feminine gathered sleeves, three pleats on either side of the buttons down the center, and a rounded collar. There is a lovely long-sleeve option, as well as the short sleeve option shown.

Materials needed: 2 1/4 to 3 yards fabric (depending on size), 6 t0 8 buttons (depending on size), 1 spool (at least 200 yards of Gutterman or Coats and Clark brand) thread to match fabric, 1 package 1/4" elastic.

Pricing:

Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 are $20.00 for the labor.

Sizes 18 are $25.00 for the labor.

Contact me about sizing details to learn your size.