May Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the Sew Spoiled Sundress is number 9.

Who said…

Mandy is our winner this month and will receive a Sew Spoiled Sundress.

Thank you for the wonderful summer vacation stories! I loved reading about your family trips. 

Sew Preppy!

Picture found on Social Couture.

Simply cut a 7" long piece of ribbon sew two 1" d-rings to one side. Then place your napkin in the center and secure the belt loop.

Picture found on Pinterest.

This looks super easy and fun! Cut the end of a shirt sleeve approximately from the elbow to the cuff. Turn inside out and sew the elbow side closed. Finally, flip ride side out and put the cliff links on. Tie a

ribbon around the top for a party favor. 

Picture found on The Berry Blog.

I love this sash! This bow is so full and beautiful but my favorite part is the monogramming on the end. It really makes a personal statement. These would make great gifts for braids maids. Maybe have the sash be part of their dresses for the wedding but then after they could wear it like this with another casual outfit.

Happy Sewing!

May 2012 Sundress Giveaway!

This months giveaway is a little different and new! 

I am going to make one sundress for the winner! 

It will be a commissioned dress (just one). Which means the winner will get to shop at Fabric Shoppe, pick out one fabric print (tell me the print and I will order it) and I will make a special beautiful sundress! The available dress sizes are 2T-8. All you have to do is follow my blog and tell us about your favorite family summer adventure! Have you ever gone on vacation with the family and something unexpected happened? Share with us a funny summer vacation story.

Giveaway Rules!

+Our Giveaway will run May 29-June 1, 2012, with the winner being announced June 2, 2012!

+The winner will be selected by Random.org

+The package will be shipped to the winner by June 15, 2012.

+ To enter to win follow Sew Spoiled and post a comment on this blog post tell us about your favorite family summer adventure. Maybe you you went on vacation and something unexpected happened. :0)

+Only one comment please per person.

+This giveaway is open to US residents.

+Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS, you can leave it as: leah(dot)sewspoiled(at)gamil(dot)com

+This giveaway ends June 1, 2012 at 10PM Eastern Standard Time.

Thanks!

Spring Wrap Dresses!

These dresses were made for my sister. She chose the fabrics and I put them together. She needed something that was adjustable and easy to wear after having surgery.

 This was the first time I used the twin needle function on my new sewing machine. I love how easy it is to use. I will be using the twin needle more often, now that I know exactly how to set it up.

Here is the finished sleeveless wrap dress in hot pink. She has these hot pink sandals that look amazing with this dress.

 More twin needle fun! It amazes me that the thread doesn't get tangled. 

 Here is the green print fabric wrap dress.

 Here is a better shot of the print on the green fabric.

I think I am going to make a few for me. The only adjustments I would make are the ties could be thicker and add pockets. This pattern was from the Sew It All Magazine pattern, Spring Wrap Dress.
Happy Sewing!

Wrap Dress Obsession!

Have you ever seen a garment, quilt or bag you wanted to make more than anything else? That is exactly what has happened to me with DVF wrap dress. The wrap dress was first designed by Diane Von Furstenberg in 1974. Just two years later she had sold over a million dresses! These are some super tutorials and they are all free!

Spring Wrap from Sew It All Magazine

This is my favorite wrap dress tutorial! It only has 2 template pieces, if you do not include the ties. The instructions are in the magazine, Sew It All. I love, Sew It All Magazine and I am excited to announce that the next Sew It All Magazine will hit the news stands June 19th and I have a girly shirred nightgown tutorial in it. So pick up the new Sew It All magazine June 19th.  

Hope Wrap Dress Pattern « Confessions of a Fabricaholic
This tutorial is only available in one size 34". 

Winter Wrap Dress « I Heart Jenny's Art
This tutorial shows you how to make your own pattern by using your measurements.

schwurlie: Tutorial: wrap dress
Another great tutorial with a twist.

icandy handmade: fun in the sun(dress) Kimono
Ok, this is not exactly a wrap dress but it looks simple and comfortable to wear. Can't wait to make s few of these!

Top 5 Accessories for Your Spring Handmade Wardrobe

Here are some ideas for your spring handmade wardrobe. These are simple wardrobe items that will make any handmade garment look great!

White tennis shoes are a must! When I am choosing crazy colorful prints I want to wear something simple on my feet. I can always count on my white tennis shoes. They look great with anything; capris, shorts, casual skirts and dresses. 

White, black and brown sandals are great with any handmade dress or skirt.

Thin or thick leather belts in brown or black will give any handmade dress or tunic more shape.

Tie it around your waist for a finished look.

Jewelry of very color from the color wheel! If you love color as much as I do you will want to accessorize all of your handmade garments. Choose jewelry pieces that pick up a coordinating color in you fabric.

I carry my jean jacket with me everywhere! Most restaurants and shops run the AC so high in the spring/summer, I freeze, so I wear my jean jacket. I have also noticed that it can pull an outfit together. Roll the sleeves up and wear your jean jacket with a handmade dress or tunic. I did not list any bags because I love making handmade bags that match my outfits. No matter what project I am sewing there is always a scrap piece from it, use it to make a wristlet, handbag or shoulder bag for your new outfit!

Enjoy sewing and shopping for your handmade items! 

New Shorts and Bag

I recently made myself this cute little Charlie Bag from Very Purple Person's tutorial. You can make it reversible but I didn't I installed a magnet clasp and placed leather on the bottom so the white would not get dirty. I needed a slouchy market bag to go thrifting with. I usually stay away from white but I like the fact that it matches everything. I also made the white shorts. They are from Colette's Iris shorts pattern.  I love this pattern and I like the way they fit on me.

Back to sewing!