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Project Run & Play Week One

09/14/2012

 Stopping by from Project Run & Play?
Below are some more pictures of my designs for this week’s first challenge.
A remix of a bias strip technique tutorial from No Big Dill.
If you haven’t gone over to Project Run & Play then please stop by here to vote for your favorite designs!
They are all so pretty.
I won’t give a long explanation of all my work involved here but stop by next week for some tutorials and a peek into the making of these patterns.
OK, maybe just a short explanation…
I made the patterns myself and sewed the dresses from a combination of silk charmeuse, silk shantung, and cotton voile.
I threw the silks in the washer and dryer to distress, shrink, and soften them. This technique also makes the silk washable because I can’t remember the last time I went to the dry cleaner!

 I was trying to go for a vintage 1920’s feel.
What would Madeline wear on her day out?
The colors look a little muted but I love the combination of the soft dusky pink and black.

 Here is my double layer Peter Pan collar.
The strips are a combination of washed silk charmeuse, silk shantung, and cotton voile.
I made the tie from a bias strip of black silk charmeuse.
The dressabove was made by sewing two fabric layers together, turning them on the bias and cutting strips in the top layer.
I made the pin hair clips too.
The neckline is bias strip roses.
Don’t forget to stop by and vote!

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You made it to the end of the post! Please stop by often for a variety of sewing projects, clothes making tips , and stylish handmade living. Feel free to email me at justine @ sewcountrychick.com if you have questions.

Comments

  1. Cindy says

    09/14/2012 at 12:20 pm

    Justine, Wow! I really like the cohesive yet completely different dresses you came up with. Good Luck!

  2. Jenni says

    09/14/2012 at 12:26 pm

    Really nice details and styling on both dresses. Beautifully done!

  3. Melissa says

    09/14/2012 at 12:30 pm

    Love these Justine – especially the smaller one – just precious!

  4. sewVery says

    09/14/2012 at 12:46 pm

    I’m very impressed! Both dresses (and girls) are just beautiful!

  5. Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says

    09/14/2012 at 12:56 pm

    gorgeous Justine! Love that collar with the flower fabric and black piping. So pretty! Fantastic looks.

  6. Rita Carvalho says

    09/14/2012 at 1:04 pm

    These are absolutely lovely! I gave you my vote! 🙂

    http://seelovemake.blogspot.com

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/14/2012 at 11:23 pm

      Thank you Rita! I need it!

  7. Heather Green says

    09/14/2012 at 2:03 pm

    They are so classy! Love!

  8. Chelise says

    09/14/2012 at 2:25 pm

    I like both dresses, but the smaller one with the peter pan collar I LOVE! Great job!

  9. 2littlehooligans says

    09/14/2012 at 4:46 pm

    i love both dresses…great job! i guess we both create in pairs:)

  10. Bri says

    09/14/2012 at 5:10 pm

    These are adorable, I think I’d like that peter pan collar dress in my size!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/14/2012 at 11:22 pm

      Yes I think I will make one for me or my big daughter

  11. Nikell says

    09/14/2012 at 5:54 pm

    Love it, love it, love it!! I went over and voted for you too.

  12. Heidi says

    09/14/2012 at 6:23 pm

    I especially love the peter pan collared dress, Justine…so adorable, and the details are awesome!

  13. Delia says

    09/14/2012 at 8:41 pm

    Justine. I am blown away. You really did stunning work. The second smaller dress is also my fave!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/14/2012 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks Delia. i totally loved your baby’s outfit. That sweater was perfect.

  14. Gina says

    09/14/2012 at 10:24 pm

    wow…these dresses are gorgeous with so much detail…wish i could find them in my size! you did an amazing job!!

  15. Sara says

    09/15/2012 at 2:23 am

    You got my vote! Your dresses are beautiful!

  16. kristin says

    09/15/2012 at 4:42 am

    your designs are always so sophisticated and i love that you use a variety of fabrics most of us wouldn’t dare sewing with. 🙂 good luck this season!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/15/2012 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Krisitin. i ge my fabrics so cheap in downtown LA that I don’t mind using them for kids clothes. I never spend more than about 5 a yard.

  17. Liz says

    09/15/2012 at 11:22 am

    Great dresses! If I had to choose, I couldn’t make a choice! They’re both so beautiful! Liz

  18. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    09/15/2012 at 3:07 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS!! These designs are Stunning! Your photography is perfection! Your models are adorable. Justine, your creativity wow’s me consistently! Pinning and sharing on Facebook
    <3 Christina

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/15/2012 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks so much Christina. I do need votes as I don’t want to be eliminated this week!

  19. Kat @ sewchibi.blogspot.com says

    09/15/2012 at 5:34 pm

    HONEY! I friggin adore what you did with your looks!!! They look like they could be on the cover of some awesome Japanese sewing book!!! I have a serious crush on that dusty pale rose and black polka dot combo! And you made two dresses. That rock. And you used shantung- which is beautiful.

    I have to say I am completely flabbergasted that you aren’t slamming the numbers this week!? Of my four votes I ran around to put in, two of them were for you 😉 I will be pinning this when the smoke clears here 🙂

    You nailed it!

  20. Emily says

    09/16/2012 at 4:15 am

    So dainty and chic! 🙂

  21. Pam says

    09/16/2012 at 9:57 am

    Both dresses look fabulous, Justine, but I just adore the little one with the Peter Pan collar!!! I love the way you use different types of fabric… it pays off! The dusky pink looks so good with the black, too. Good luck!!!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      09/16/2012 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks Pam!

  22. MushyWear says

    09/17/2012 at 6:22 pm

    These dresses are SO amazing! Beautiful photography and children as well to showcase them!

  23. a2b2007a-a7b4-11e1-98d9-000bcdca4d7a says

    01/02/2013 at 5:08 pm

    AWESOME !!!! Can’t wait for tutorials and explanations. Every item is VERY inspiring.
    Maureen



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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