Surprise! I sewed something! Just when you thought all I’d been doing is attending seminars and writing about taxes… I also have a new finished dress!
Mena, the talented sewist and creative mind behind the Sew Weekly, asked if I’d like to participate in the Common Thread project. Each sewist participating would receive five yards of vintage ivory lace, to incorporate into a project of our choice, and share on the Sew Weekly site. The only rule was that the lace had to be visible.
I like a good challenge, and I like lace. So I said yes!
Here’s what I created:
It’s Vogue 1174, the strapless dress I made back in May, in a pretty floral cotton sateen. This time, it’s new and improved with straps, padded bra cups and of course, lace instead of piping!
Click here to check out my post on the Sew Weekly. While you’re there, check out what the others have done with the lace. So many creative ways to use lace in your sewing projects!
Want to know how to insert lace into your seams, too? Or perhaps how to make padded bust cups? I’ve prepared a few tutorials for the coming weeks, so you can try out some of these techniques in your own projects.
Thanks to Mena for inviting me to participate! What a wonderful concept. It truly shows how we’re all connected by our love of sewing!
More photos on my Flickr account here. Have an awesome Thursday!
Was just about to ask about tutorial then I read the rest of the post. I shall look forward to it.
That is just gorgeous, I can’t wait for the tutorial!
Beautiful dress! (did you add more ease in the ribcage?) Looking forward to the bra cup tutorial.
Very pretty! I’d totally forgotten you made that Vogue pattern before.
Your dress is gorgeous. I really how you substituted lace in place of the piping. I’ve never seen that done. Looking forward to the tutorials. Thanks in advance.
So adorable – great color and I love that you’re wearing it with sneaks!
The fabric on that dress is gorgeous! And the lace is so pretty.
“The Girls” and I would love a tutorial on adding bra cups. Thanks!
I think the addition of straps really highlights your collarbone and shoulders! I love how the lace helps break up the pattern in the bodice as well. I think you could even wear a short or long sleeved tee under it for additional casual versatility.
Whaaaaaat beautiful fabric! And beautiful execution too of course, I’m just still stuck on…whaaaaat beautiful fabric.
So Gorgeous!!! Definitely my favorite by far!
That is an amazing dress. I love the colors and the lace.
So pretty! I love the details!
Fantastic dress – and far more versatile with the straps.
Yes! Padded bra cup tutorial! I’ll definitely be looking forward to that one. Lovely dress, too!
Found you through the Sew Weekly!
Loved your dress and was interested in knowing more about your bra padding technique! I would love to hang out without my bra more often but am a bit worried about having nipples showing up… I’m also wondering: do you think removable bra pads would be a doable option for certain styles? I’m thinking it would be good for two things:
- no need for pads for every garment you want them in
- it will dry easier after laundry
Just lovely Tasia. I have this pattern in my stash, but have been a little too intimidated to try it. I love the difference the lace accent can make.
That looks beautiful, and is the pattern I am cutting out right now! Inspiration and coincidence!
It looks amazing! i love your use of the lace! And very clean job of it too. Lovely.
It’s a very pretty dress !!
Tasia, that dress is *so* pretty! Thanks for sharing!
I just love how you incorporated the lace into this dress. It is stunning!
What beautiful fabric! The dress looks great on you and it’s so Springy.
OMG that is gorgeous! I bought that same fabric to make my summer dress with too! So hilarious, great minds think alike!!!!
Love that fabric! The coors are stunning, and it’s such a beautifully designed pattern! Bravo!!!! (and you wear it so well)