I told you I’d make another one. Another Michelle My Belle Dress from Liberty Love, that is. I’m kind of obsessed with the pattern. I tweaked this one a little more. I tightened up the back a bit by folding the back pattern piece in 1/2″ on the zipper side, and I made the skirt...
Today I’m popping in to show off the Lark quilt I made for my mom for Christmas. Note: The quilt is sideways in all the pictures. I love the simplicity of the patchwork combined with this very eclectic and intricate line of fabric from Amy Butler. The voile backing (which I don’t have a picture...
I sewed in the lining of my dress today. I’m still in need of a zipper, so I haven’t completed it yet. Also, it needs to be hemmed. In the meantime, I’m just adoring the dress. I keep looking at it and touching it. And gosh does it feel amazing! A voile dress lined with more...
I’m head over heels for Alexia Abegg’s Liberty Love! I made a muslin of her Michelle My Belle dress last week, and today I began my first of many versions of this classic dress. I thought I’d like to cut into some less expensive fabric to gain some additional experience prior to starting my Liberty...
I attached the skirt to my muslin version of the Michelle My Belle Dress today. I’m so glad I chose to attach the skirt instead of only practicing on the bodice because I discovered there are some changes I want to make so that the dress better suits me. You can see here that its...
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ok, this dress is like jaw-droppingly beautiful! Between this and medallion quilt, I might have to buy this book.
So beautiful meredith!!!
xoxo
Alexia