40's Designs for the Over 50 Crowd

My next design challenge is to make a dress for a mom and daughter to wear to a 40's theme wedding in three months. Mom is in her 70's and daughter is in her early 40's. Dior's "New Look" in the 1940's was a body hugging bodice, waistline seam and very full, calf length skirt. I want these ladies to look elegant, be able to wear the dresses again, and have fun with the whole design and construction process. Wish me luck...I will need it. I'll post more when I have the design's sketched out....maybe even do a survey for people to vote on the style you think I should pursue!

Funky Aprons

So, a dear friend found a funky apron she wanted me to make for her to give as a wedding gift. I made it reversible, and it was so much fun to make I think it would be a good idea for Christmas gifts for my daughters-in-law! What do YOU think?

Today's Design Challenge
After watching the whole last season of Project Runway, I've been inspired to do more creative projects. One client brought in her wedding dress for me to make into a Baptismal gown for her second son. So that was my design challenge today, and it was fun, creative and enjoyable! Take a look. I used the center front of her gown for the baby's gown and used the Dutchess satin from the train of her gown to make the bodice and sleeves. I had to take off some pearls to stitch the side seams, so I reused them around the neckline. An invisible zipper at the center back gets the baby in and out with ease and it is completely lined using the wedding gown lining!

Bra Class

Well, the bra class was excellent. Everyone came away with a perfectly fitting, perfectly comfortable bra and supplies to make two more! It was a long day, but well worth it. Now I am able to custom fit and alter this type of undergarment for my clients and make some very beautiful garments for myself! Wish I could post a photo, but modesty rules in this case!