While I was away house-sitting, I decided to spend my time learning to draft patterns. I've been meaning to do this for years, but all I really needed to do was set some time aside. I used this book and it was super helpful. Next I'm going to grade the pattern and make it up in some nicer fabric to sell. I'll probably set up an Etsy shop or Big Cartel. I'm leaning more towards Etsy, though...
Also knitted up the Red Riding Hood pattern I found for free on Ravelry. Super easy to knit and I adore it! Of course I make it just as the snow is beginning to melt. Argh. I kind of hope it gets colder just so I can wear it. Hah!
That dress is LOVELY!! I would totally buy the pattern!!!
ReplyDeletethe dress is incredibly cute! i love little buttons and nice lines, let me know when you open up shop!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, so inspiring :)
goodness that dress is amazing! and i'm loving the red lipstick as well.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is adorable! I have been <3-ing tucks and pleats so much lately... Everything I made (well, nearly) for school this past semester got the treatment.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more of your patternmaking endeavors (and I'm more than a little surprised - for some reason I've been picturing you drafting patterns for ages!), and.... I'd be really interested to see a review of that book, from someone like you who is obviously not a novice when it comes to sewing and working with patterns!
great job with drafting! I hope my first attempt will look as good as your's does.
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing anna. everything about thismiddle shot is perfect. what an inspiration you are! have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletethe dress turned out great, can't wait to see the pattern! It's so lovely.
ReplyDeleteAs is the hood! Such great inspiration.
Very pretty dress! All the little pleats look great, and I love all those white buttons down the front.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is really cute. I'd definitely go with Etsy—you have a built-in audience right there.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work, Anna... keep us posted when you start up on Etsy!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is adorable. I just purchased that book for myself a week or so ago and can't wait to start trying out some items myself! Hope fully, they turn out as well as yours did!
ReplyDeleteFantastic dress! I would die for the pattern! So cute!!! When you do get it drafted up, if you are looking to sell the pattern to shops to sell, too, let me know! I'd love to carry it.
ReplyDeleteOh, the lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone on this - your dress is simply the cutest! And with that red lipstick, it's even better.
ReplyDeleteI've already said it, but I'll reiterate: your dress is so pretty! Now I'm itching to sit down and try my hand at using that book. ;) I just love seeing whatever new things you've sewn; you have such a lovely aesthetic and eye for detail!
ReplyDeleteThat knit cap is too cute!!! If only it hadn't started to get warm here; I'd knit one myself! ;)
♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com
Oh Anna, I love that dress AND the hat. You are so talented and lovely to boot!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Beautiful dress! Your store will be a hit!
ReplyDeleteI'll take one of each please! I agree, the Etsy route seems best to start. I am sure it will be a big hit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress! I just received my first sewing machine for Christmas this year and am greatly looking forward to learning how to construct great dresses like yourself. If you have any great links for beginner sewers please let me know!
ReplyDeleteSabrina Marie
www.nesteddesign.blogspot.com
I adore that dress! I hope to be able to purchase a pattern in the future! Lovely blog, btw... lovely.
ReplyDeleteAdorable dress!!!! Can't wait to see it available for sale:) I'm also trying to get better at drafting patterns, your dress inspired me to work harder at it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, this dress is so cute. It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI want that dress! I love it! You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this dress!! Do set up an Etsy shop ;) I really want to learn pattern drafting and am experimenting a little already...I've a hard time finding clothes I really like in stores...off to buy that book you recommend!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is GORGEOUS. When you make the pattern available for sale I am totally there.
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