Tag Archives: sewing

The Iceing on the Cake

Posted on October 20, 2014 by jessrussellromance

The Icing on the Cake. I thought the dress was finished. However, at my RWA chapter meeting where I was giving a talk on my sewing escapades, I asked my chapter mates if they thought the dress needed a sash or a belt. … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jessrussellromance

TaDa!   And now me modeling~ ( if you click on the picture you can see it magnified) Things I learned making this gown~ Hand sewing a simple straight seam takes about 5 x’s longer than using a machine. Use … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #4

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jessrussellromance

We have come to the final design element: the sleeve. But first~ The winner of the neckline shape is… SQUARE! Square (Lizzy) was Very close with Vee (Jane), but Lizzy won out! Doesn’t she always? (I mean Jane is lovely, but, … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #3

Posted on September 4, 2014 by jessrussellromance

And the winner for the over-dress is… LACE! Lots of rather naughty responses about “Organdy” (you know who you are.) I guess I am asking for that kind of behavior being a writer of “bodice rippers.” Another thoughtful comment was that … Continue reading →

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