LBD work in progress

My friend Giusy asked me to sew a simple ,strapless cotton black dress.
Searching throught patterns (mainly burdastyle as they have downloadable patterns so that I don't have to wait for the patterns to get mailed) I realized that the project was too simple to get a proper pattern to buy.
So I opted for a couple of different pieces I already had in my stash.
The top:

 Imagine it black and with a stright edge. I got the Idea from Tasia of Sewaholic: just trace a line on the pattern to fill the heart shaped bit on the bust,and remove the straps on the shoulders.:

And for the skirt this simple and great pattern:Burda8155

 So far I do like the "ensemble" so much that am thinking of making something similar for myself

Wouldn't it look great with this PRADA purse and shoes?

I think so..... it'll look purrrrrfect. I love those shoes,they're so funny.
Prada also made themed sunglasses (genius!!!)

 ......
I am also planning to take part to the Sew Colette 2.0 .I bought the digital Hazel pattern and a cina blue fabric for the muslin.
I'm planning to start working at it tomorrow,as I will be away for three days ,starting sunday.
I'm flying to Barcellona.Hope to find inspirations visiting all the beautiful places and relax on the beach.

Have a great weekend

my first sew along

So... this is my first sew along!!!!!!

I am still unaware of how it works but I'll go for it.
I'Ve chosen the pattern: McCall's 6331 option B or A(or both)

Have the perfect fabric,hope to have fun and meet new amazing sewers.
xxx
Laura

morning glory

 Having my usual brakfast,(couldn't cut fresh flowers to  arrange on the table.I felt too bad cutting them off their branches)...

And here are my "english countryman" roses by David AustinDavid Austin.I'm so proud of them,I've been counting the blossoms and there are more than 30. It's the first time ever there are so many.

sewing sewing sewing!!!

I've been quite busy sewing lately.
I've also uploaded two of my projects on burdastyle.com name is lalla74,please go check it.
I've used a retro Butterick pattern B5032  and lowered the neck line to "give more air"

for the first one I used a beautiful african fabric a friend gave me an year ago or so..

This is the pattern I used, but I guess it is no longer available on the Butterick website.


I'm very pleased how it turned out.
So I decided to use the same pattern for another dress...
This time a spring,summer look....
I used a striped  shirting cotton (it is more clear on the detailed photoes), but I guess it was a bit too lightweight fo this project. Is is also creased (gosh I didn't iron it....rrrrr)

 For this second one, I have tried to be a bit more precise with the finishing..

whitout..

...and with ribbons.

...

there's a new one I'm working at..

Off I go! Today is very warm and sunny here in Milan!!  :)

 see You soon.
xx Laura

hair madness

 Last summer I was happy and "tanned", then september came and my mood went down.. so I decided to change something in my life.And I changed my hair!
quite a few times....

                                                                 with Red bangs.....

                                                                  ....and tattoe

                                                                       as Betty Page

                                                                         
                                                                        '40s  hairdo  ?

                                                                      chestnut

                                           my first blonde hair ever (and maybe my last)

 

           
                                                                    back to black

                                                                    back to normal

a skirt and a bag

 A while ago I mentioned a skirt I made usining a floral applique tecnique,as seen in the blog Coletterie. But instead of handsewing I just zig-zaed(??) the flower onto the skirt.Another great example of flower applique is Gertie's red dress. That girl makes amazing clothes,making the all process looking as easy as drinking a glass of water.
Back to my skirt,I like the idea of leaving a raw edge,contrasting with the cuteness of the colors.
The skirt is a simple gathered skirt with no pattern.
To avoid too much bulk on the waist I decided to sew some darts in the iside,and then gather the fabric.
I wish I had made the skirt just a little bit longer,t would have had a more retro vibe.
I didn't wear it much,as I still have to find some top to pair it with.something not too romantic.may be a white shirt.

 Looks nice on the dress form.

The skirt and the Bag

I think it looks pretty with my "old" bag.Doesn't it?
I did wear the bag a lot!! I made it in 2003 and am proud to say it looks better now than then!!
It's my best "Retro" piece ever made.

my own creation

That's how it looked "new",years ago (you may notice an invisible string holding it... at the time I had no better ideas to display it  :(

Have a nice week everybody
XX Laura


IT:
Ecco la gonna di cui avevo parlato,su cui ho applicato un fiore usando un semplice punto a zig zag (tutorial sul sito Coletterie e Gertie's new blog ).
Il risultato è molto romantico,e non ho indossato la gonna spesso,devo smorzare un pò l'effetto.
La borsa è una delle mie creazione del 2003,che "invecchiando" è diventata più bella e più vintage ;)
buona settimana
Laura