Elastic Waist Summer Dress

Hey Lovelies!!

Time to unveil a clients request! A friend of mine sent me a picture when she was shopping of a dress that she wanted but she didn't love the print of the price tag for that matter. We talked it over and we came up with a cute tank dress with an elastic waist. I ordered the fabric that she chose and after the store took 100 years (exaggeration) to send it to me, I got it knocked out in about a day...maybe a day in a half depending on how much sewing my 9 month old let me do. So lets get into it why don't we...

Here is the fabric she picked:

 Isn't it cute?!

It's a crinkled faille in a beautiful water color print. It's super soft and it flows beautifully. I loved using this fabric because it worked well with me and I didn't have to keep pinning and moving things.

Might have to order some more and make a cute paid of wide leg pants for myself :)

After she and I determined the style of dress she ultimately wanted, I drew a sketch to make sure that we were both going to be happy with the results.. Here is that sketch:

Looking at it now I could have added some more black to emphasize the design of the dress... But whats done is done..

This is the finished dress before I put my label in the inside. As you can see the waist gathers with a bit of 1/4" elastic. There is also a tie belt that is not pictured here but it is below.

Here is the pattern review:

Pattern Description: This is a Sew Simple Simplicity pattern. I think its OOP now but I picked it up at Walmart for $.97!

Pattern Sizing: 10-18

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yup.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Way too easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like that it was easy to understand and very quick to make.

Fabric Used: Crinkled faille in a water color pattern.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Sure would! It's a great quick dress for everyone.

Conclusion: This a great dress for beginners and if you can find it then I suggest making one and then a few more!

New Earring Style & Website Update

Hey Lovelies!

I forgot to mention that I also made some new earrings. I have a new style as well.

First let's get to the new fabric covered earrings. I have 3 new styles that I have made.

The leopard ones are show in the large size, the line design ones are shown in the small, and the polka dot pattern in on the extra small earrings. They can all be made bigger or smaller.

I found these fabrics and some others but I have yet to make earrings with the others so there are more coming so stay tuned for that.

Now to the unveiling of the newest style I have started.....

*DRUMROLL*

Giltter!!!

These are my newest creations! They are glitter earrings. They are the same size as the small ones (3/4") and there are more colors to come! (clockwise: silver, gold, purple, lime green, and teal)

Came up with the idea the other day and I have gotten a good response from them so far. These are all for sale AND there are more colors coming soon!!! I know I have to make black, red, and pink ones for sure! Look out for them!

On a side note I am hoping to start my website next week. I have found a domain and I am just coordinating with my photographer on when we will be able to do the photos for all of the items. Look out for that update as well! 

Well thanks for stopping by and happy sewing/crafting/scrapbooking or whatever it is that you are passionate about!

-Gemini

Studded Denim Clutch + A Pattern Review on Simplicity 2166

Hello Dolls!

I'm back from another break with great news! I just landed a great job...With....

Very, VERY excited about this! I have wanted to work there for years seeing as though I love fabric and crafts of all types. I know one thing for sure...My stash is going to grow like crazy!

Anyways on to the post! I made a denim clutch the other day while bored with nothing to do for a few hours. I was just going to make it plain but I ended up putting some studs down the front to change the look up a bit. I will put a photo down below. I also was trying to decide on a fabric for the inside and while rummaging through my stash I found the CUTEST navy and orange printed charmeuse. I figured why not! 

This is the photo collage that I put together of the clutch.

 So here goes the review:

Pattern Description: Clutch Bags

Pattern Sizing: One size

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, but I have made this before so I didn't follow them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how quick and easy it is.

Fabric Used: Denim and a printed Charmeuse for the lining

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added studs down the front of the flap to jazz it up a bit.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I LOVE this pattern! It's perfect for beginners and veteran seamstresses

Conclusion: This is a great pattern to have in your collection. I think everyone should have a pattern that is basic for a quick bag when you need one to match an outfit or just because you want to make one.

Thanks for reading and have a happy Saturday!

-Gemini

Houndstooth & Zebra Makeup Bags

Hello my Lovelies!

I have (during this busy week) found time to finish two of the makeup bags that I planned to make. One is showing the pink houndstooth fabric that I showed in the previous post. The other one is of a cute zebra fabric that I picked up and that I use for my button earrings.

So lets get to it!

Pink houndstooth with a electric lime green lining, and a hot pink zipper.

Zebra print with a red lining and a red zipper.

This is just a start. There are many more to come... Different sizes and shapes. As always if you are interested in any of them just leave me a comment with what color/style you want as well as the size and shape.

Thanks for reading!!!

-Gemini

Makeup Bags are Coming! (pics)

Hello my Lovelies!

I have been doing the earring thing like crazy lately! I have a lot of new styles and I will have to post them soon for you all.  The next thing that has been in the works are....

MAKEUP BAGS

I'm excited to get those started because when I go out I just cant seem to find just what I want in a bag. All of mine will be different. All sizes will be available and you can also request a custom style and get that makeup bag that you have always wanted.

Here is some of the fabric I picked up the other day to get started. (The leopard is special for me lol)

Here are all of the fabrics lined up together. (Excuse the pink glow that's happening in this one.)

I'm thinking one bag with a hot pink zipper, one with a light pink zipper, and both with a pink lining. I was also thinking maybe a mini black and white hounds-tooth lining in a small coin purse size!

This one is so cute! One will have a red zipper with black lining and the other will have a black zipper and red lining. I want to play on the colors that aren't as prominent as the others.

I saw this and I could not leave it in the store. I'm thinking a yellow zipper and yellow lining...or maybe a grey lining. 

Now this one here is for me. I'm doing one with a hot pink zipper and lime green lining. Then I'm doing the opposite for the smaller bag that I will take with me in my purse.

I can't wait to get started on these today when I get off from work (at 7am). I will be sure to post the finihsed products up here for you all to see. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a good rest of your weekend!

-Gemini

More Earrings

Hey Lovelies!

I have been working on some more earrings. I also have started a new size for the younger crowd in case the original small size is a little too big by their parents standards.

This is a collage of the most recent ones I have made. 

All small (3/4") size. Clockwise: Triangles, abstract print, triangles with cream background, red and white polka-dot, blue swipes, paisley print, turquoise flower, and orange plaid.

This is a black and white striped pair that has been really popular with my followers on Instagram.

The new size that I have been working on is 5/8" (0.625 inches) I have done 3 pair in that size so far and of course I have listed them below. 

This is the new size 5/8" (6.25 inches) Clockwise: White and black, red polkadot pinup, and abstract purple navy and pink.

If you are interested in owning a pair or two then just leave me a comment here or request my email if that works better for you.

Oh yeah! 

And by the way my Etsy page will be up and running within the next week or two, and everything will be listed there for purchase! I'm excited to get that started and I hope to see you all there as well!

Hard As Hell

Hard As Hell by cswhite52988 featuring booties

Club L black dress
$59 - nelly.com

Black shrug bolero
$23 - karmaclothing.co.uk

Rupert Sanderson booties
rupertsanderson.com

Envelope clutch bag
target.com

Gold earrings
$7.76 - debenhams.com

My first collection on Polyvore

I am loving this site. I can find things that inspire my next creation. Check out a few of the looks I came up with for my first collection. More to come! Enjoy!

My first collection by cswhite52988 on polyvore.com

Custom Button Earrings!

Hey Lovelies!

I know I have been away for some time but I'm still trying to get used to having a blog. 

I have started a new accessory for the Corse' Couture line. In addition to the makeup bags I have been making custom button earrings in 3 sizes, and I must say they are sooo cute! The sizes are 3/4", 7/8", and 1-1/8". I am working on getting my site up so that I can list them for sale. 

Here are a few pictures of the ones I've made so far:

Eight pairs of earrings. (Clockwise) Blue leaf print, Como, Green multi, Cream and Black polka dot, Teal Zigzag multi, Water color multi, Satin Black, & leopard.

More earrings. (Clockwise) Olive and cream tribal, Leopard, golden yellow snake print, black lace over electric green, zebra, and lilac.

If you are interested leave a comment! 

Thanks for stopping by and happy sewing!

-Gemini

Checking in...

Hey Lovlies!

Been away a bit working on a dress for a client. I'm just about done with it now. She needs it by tomorrow night so I have been busy at work. I have a few rough draft pictures of it and I will post those for you tomorrow or Friday.

I also came up with the idea to do a tutorial. I don't know what I want to make for it just yet but I think I should do one and see the response I get.

Okay so let me get back to this dress and I will update you with a pattern review as well as pictures of the dress....

Happy sewing and thanks for stopping by!

-Gemini

Sharing is caring!

Hey my Lovelies!

I have been busy getting a clients birthday dress in order that I haven't had much time between that and my 10 month old. 

I did happen to come across a video that I thought I should share with you all. It's a video on how to "tame" your serger by Susan Nixon. The link is below so that you can take a look at the video. Plus her channel is very helpful to the aspiring seamstress.

Watch It!

Just a few things before you follow the video... To start set all of your serger dials to zero and that clears out the tension and starts it over. I also noticed that she did not say what setting to set them all on to start. Tension number 4 is the universal setting that usually works for all types of fabric, so start there.

Oh I almost forgot!!

My tags finally came! Take a look:

I know the pictures suck but they will look AMAZING in my clothes! 

I should be finished with the birthday dress by Tuesday or Wednesday and I will post the sketch and the actual photo of the dress.

Thanks for reading, and happy sewing!

Simplicity Evening Clutch OOP Pattern Review

Hey Lovelies!

This week I have been taking on new clients and getting new requests, so I guess you can say business is booming lol. I did manage to fine time to make a quick project in-between clients. 

I made a black satin evening clutch with a bow on it. I found some scrap fabric that was enough to get it done without having to scale down the size. So lets get to it!

I used a pattern to make this one. I picked it up a while ago and I figured I'd give it a whirl. Its Simplicity 2166. It's an OOP pattern now, but it will come in handy. (Scroll all the way to the bottom for the pattern review)

Here is the pattern I used. I made view E.

I used black satin fabric that I had in my stash leftover from some other project. I also purchased some sew on stones to decorate the bow on the front. A few pictures are below.

This is how I laid the stones out on the knot portion of the bow to get a feel for how I wanted it to lay.  

This is the bottom half of the purse and the flaps before I put them together. The knot is there as well.

This the finished product!!


And now for the pattern review: 

Pattern Description: Clutch Bags with 5 different styles for the front.

Pattern Sizing: One Size

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Yes. The clutch came out just as the picture but the stones that I had sewn on the knot of the bow were different than what was pictured.

Were the instructions easy to follow?: Yes but I did not follow the instructions for the entire bag.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?: Nothing. This was a great pattern to use, and it was quick and easy.

Fabric Used: Black Satin

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I used a different stone pattern for the knot of the bow.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?: Yes I would sew it again and yes I would recommend it because if you cant buy a clutch to match something why not make your own and have it personal.

Conclusion: This pattern is a great one to have as I started above because you can make your own clutch to match anything that you have and you can also put your own twist on it! 



Well that's all I have for you right now. Once the fabric comes for the requested birthday dress that I am making I will update you with those pictures, or if I make something else in between that time lol.

Thanks for reading!!!

-Gemini

I'm back and I bring pictures.

Hey Dolls!!!

I'm sorry I've been gone for quite some time but I had some personal things that I needed to work out, but now I'm back!

I was working on a wine color petal peplum dress when I last left you guys, but that got pushed to the back burner. I have received some requests from clients so that is what I have been working on in my spare time. Of course each request will have its own blog entry, but this one is dedicated to the make-up and prom dress that I made for a good friends little sister.

Here is her dress:

The dress design is a mini dress with a sheer overlapping skirt overlay. It was done in turquoise satin with mirror organza in the same shade.

(The links are not the exact fabric that I used, but they are very similar.)

An up-close and personal shot of the dress.

I LOVE how the fabric shines from the camera flash!

Here is her make-up with eyes closed so that you can see the detail.

There is turquoise, lavender and a little bit of lime green and silver shimmer for her highlight; silver eyeliner with turquoise glitter liner over top...Mascara and lip gloss.

Here's eyes open so you can see the full look.

Oh, and I can't forget the foundation, blush, a little eyebrow powder....

So this is the latest prom look that I have done and hopefully there are many more this prom season coming!

Here is the pattern review:

Pattern Description: Strapless special occasion dress with a asymmetrically draped bodice with boning, side zipper & pencil skirt in mini length. Minidress can be made with sheer overskirt. 

Pattern Sizing: 12-20

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Pretty much. I felt like a step was skipped but that could just be me. lol

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the pattern it was easy and it turned out beautiful!

Fabric Used: Satin for the dress and mirror organza for the overskirt.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The bodice was fitted for a 16 and the bottom was an 18. Other than that the pattern was pretty just the way it came.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes. Now that I have done it and understand what they were instructing on the directions I feel confident that I can do this without the instructions the second time around.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern if you want to try something different than your average prom dress. I recommend it and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Just make sure you really read the instructions. If you get confused just start over!

-Gemini 

Busy, busy, busy

Hey fellow bloggers!

I have been super busy with being a mommy and starting my new job with Elizabeth Arden that i just haven't had the time to finish up the petal peplum dress that I have been working on. I have decided that I am most definitely making time this weekend to work on this dress and get it finished so that I can show it off!

I also decided to make a cute clutch to go with it since I had at least a yard and a half of fabric left over (My college professor taught me a great way to cut out patterns that has paid off). I think I will put a few gemstones on it to dress it up and make it better than a plain clutch.

Just wanted to give a quick update on whats been going on and I will be back soon! I promise!

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read!

Happy Blogging!

Strapless Dress with Peplum Petal Skirt

I am currently working on a special occasion dress just for general purposes. It hits just above the knee with a peplum skirt with 2 layers of petals instead of just a regular peplum. I used a Simplicity sewing pattern to make this dress. This is the photo of the pattern envelope:

I saw this dress and thought that it would look amazing in a Bordeaux satin fabric:

I also purchased the required amount of interfacing, thread, and lining to complete this dress.

I am making it in a pattern size 16. I am halfway finished with this one and the finished product will be posted next!

Thanks for reading and happy sewing!!!

New to blogging

Hello all! I am a new blogger and I just want a place where I can show my creations. 

Let me start with a little about me. I have been sewing since I was 10 years old and I am self taught. All I did was buy a pattern and try to make it on my own with no help. Needless to say because I didn't know sewing terminology at that point, it was a disaster but now I have been mostly making prom dresses for the past 7 years. Other than that I am a single mother to 7 month old whom I'm sure you will see in some clothes soon.

I make different garments and I sell them. I will have my own website soon but I will still continue to post here showcasing the different things I have come up with, as well as showing photos of my customers, models and myself in my clothing. If you are interested in anything that I have made just let me know! I also have an Instagram page for my work which is here

I do want to thank you for stopping by and taking the time to get to know me and I hope you follow me in the future to see what I come up with!

Happy Blogging!!!