Mint & White Cold Shoulder Top

In my last post, I spoke about some of my go to patterns that have never let me down. I also showed you some pictures of outfits that I made recently from those patterns.  They are pretty and cool in my opinion and oh so summer ready.  One top in particular was a mint and white top that I call my mint mosaic. It's a  light, non-sheer, flowy panel like fabric that had a very large repeat, so one panel I used for the front and one for the back. This top has open arm sleeves, reminiscent of the cold shoulder trend going on right now.  I made this top because I like my outfits to be a little bit different like me. They standout, are not sold in stores and have originality built in. Sidebar…That’s how I like my customers to feel when they shop my stores and boutiques. I design and make things you don’t see everywhere and it’s personal, fun and special.  

For instance, the fabric I used on the top is a light cotton poly blend made by John Kaldor Fabrics UK. John Kaldor is an Australian art collector, philanthropist, and the founder of Kaldor Public Art Projects with several companies in the UK. I found his fabric while shopping one day and I promised I would make a top out of it and I did. I had the fabric for about a year and when spring hit this year. I felt the color for summer was going to be minty or pastel-y . Well Pantone said the color was a purple and that’s fine I like that color too, but also the summer trend was starting and it was pastels. Yasss!!!! The top was already complete and I couldn't wait to wear it out or sell it. I decided to wear it, I love it, it got rave reviews and I’m glad the idea I had came to be. The good thing is like I mentioned before, for this idea and pattern I did not have to start from scratch as the pattern was already made, all I had to do was add some fabric, thread, love and it came together with the help of my singer machine.

Here is the top again

 

If you would like me to make this top for you just let me know. I do have to say I am all out of this fabric but I have a lot more colors and patterns you can choose from. Shoot me a message here or on Etsy, it’s that Easy.

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I Believe

Sew for the love of it.

Every day I am captivated by new dresses, blouses, skirts that find their way into my mind.  I continue to sew for the peace of mind it brings me. Despite life’s changes and challenges, this is the place where things make sense. A seam is always a seam and a hem a hem!

On my Singer machines I craft for others garments that are meant not only to fit, but to look beautiful and gorgeous. Every person is unique and so are the outfits I make for them. Occasionally, I get the request to make an outfit a celebrity has worn, or an outfit from a picture. No problem, just remember I am making a replica and when I do that, and it will be your own outfit when I’m done.

I used to have a slogan when I began… You are the celebrity.

Over the years I’ve learned it is not size that matters. I can sew for many sizes… I think the key is being comfortable in your skin. My custom-made clothing can be and is catered to the individual no matter their size. Oftentimes I use patterns and alter them to get the look I want. Some patterns I do not have to do this at all. It all depends on what a client wants. Last year I got a new software program from Wild Ginger that allows me to make almost anything based on my client’s measurements. So far I’ve had a few requests and got the chance to test it out. I like it and it works well.

Here are a few of the things I’ve made with the new program.

From a flat piece of silk to a very beautiful silk skirt. 

 

This is a high waist tapered mini skirt made of an exclusive silk tapestry like fabric. When I tell you pictures do not do this skirt justice. I am so serious. This fabric is also textured, which makes it that much more amazing. It’s soft to the touch and can be paired with any color in the skirt.

Here I have it pictured with a silk vintage halter top I made. I will tell you more details about that in my next post.

 

 

Dear 2015

I haven’t written much so far this year on this platform. I have been sewing my heart out. I think this has been the most I have sewn in years. I completed several tops, dresses and skirts. I posted them to my Etsy Shop.

So far a lucky customer has found my shop and placed an order. Off to a good start!

So excited!

Hello Etsy

Hello Etsy

For a while now I’ve been considering selling my garments online. So today after I put my nerves aside I signed up for Etsy. I was considering other online marketplaces; however this is a start to test how my items will be received.

I do not know much about online sales but I will take some pictures and post them to the site.  It sounds easy and this is the marketplace for handmade items so here goes.

Lord I pray this goes well.