Layla has a new Roller Skate Tunic. I made this one reversible with two Flea Market Fancy fabrics that I scored during Sew, Mama, Sew‘s $6 sale. I cannot say enough about this pattern. It is the epitome of a simple, quick sew. A bonus about the tunic version is that I can make each...
This week has been wonderful. It started out a whirlwind, much like the past two months for me. Then I had this realization that I can be content. I should be content. God has given me the blessing of being able to sew, and rather than rushing through everything as though I’m racing myself, I need...
I finished my first Michelle My Belle Dress from Liberty Love. I love it sooo much! The pattern is so well written, that it came together without any issue. Well almost- I had a little trouble with the invisible zipper, but I found some help from an Oliver + S pattern on that part. Same...
How have things gotten so insane for me? I’m doing so much lately, and that has left me with so little time for sewing. I hate that. Sewing is such a huge part of my life that I really feel off when I don’t get to sew as often as I would like. I finally...
I finished Layla’s Ice Cream dress this morning. After running an errand, we headed out to Boca to take some pictures. I figured the island shoot needed to happen since the dress is nautical and all. I took most of the pictures on Banyan Street. Layla loved those big trees! I’m so in love with...
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I love it! I am starting one tonight that I mean to make reversible and I’m glad I saw first how you finished the hem.
Really pretty. What great fabric scores! Smart to make this reversible really seems the way to go!
Such cuteness!! Love the fabric you chose and the reversible nature of it. Quick question: if you sewed the two bottom hems together, I assume you then needed to turn it right side out again. Was there an opening through which to do this? I have the pattern but haven’t made it yet. Was wondering how to finish the hem like you did. Thanks:)
Hi, Lucinda! I actually just evenly marked both bottoms for hemming (you could do this by sewing basting stitches as far as you want to fold as a folding guide). I then folded and pressed them both so that the raw edge was folded to the wrong side of each. Once they were both folded and pressed evenly, I sewed them together with an 1/8″ seam (edgestitch), and then cleanly finished the hem by sewing another seam 1/4″ from the edge. If you want to stop by here again on Friday or Monday, I’ll be sure to include pictures of this technique when I post about the reversible dress. I hope this explanation wasn’t too confusing!
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this- and yes, it makes complete sense! Love the idea of getting two looks from one dress, so will definitely stop by again to read your tutorial. Thnx again:)