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