I am back with a final sewing tutorial for An Orla Affair. I know, I know... I am behind. It is already August 2, and I was supposed to have it up last week... I apologize for that. July has been crazy busy with wedding plans in full swing, numerous family vacations planned and busy work, yet I ...
Shirt Dress Orla – An Orla Affair
I apologize for posting this later than I intended. This month has been insanely busy with work and trips, and for my final trip with my family this past week and weekend I was out of reception zone, which I did not anticipate at all. I hope everyone is enjoying Orla Dresses popping up ...
Shirt Dress Orla – Drafting Tutorial
What a month it has been! I loved seeing all the Orlas poping up on my Instagram feed. You guys are so awesome. Thank you to every single one of you for participating in this Orla Affair. As promised I am back to show you all the drafting alterations to make a shirt dress Orla. This dress ...
Garconne Dress
I haven't tested any patterns in a while and when Charlotte Kan sent out a call for pattern testers for this shirt / shirt dress I jumped on the opportunity. I don't really wear button up shirts and I don't have any shirt dresses... I was under impression that I don't really like them, but I think ...
Shirt Dress for Mom
A couple weeks ago my mom brought home a shirt dress. It was very pretty - a light blue linen, button placket closure, a collar and fake slashed pockets at the front. Mom looked a little guilty when she was showing it to me, it was almost as if she was looking for justification. The dress indeed was ...