Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Dress #154 Necco Wafers
In New England, there is the New England Candy and Confectionary Company. Guess what? They make Necco wafers. I've used them to make a dress although I thought they were only good for the roofs on gingerbread houses.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Dress #153 Cape Cod Hydrangea
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Dress #152 Pink Lady
Inspired by my friend Kim and a post on her 365 day project, I thought about making a dress with apples. This involved a Granny Smith and a Pink Lady. And a piece of inedible ribbon.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Dress #151 One Shoulder Sundress
Love this print. Love this style. I think it looks so cool and yet sophisticated. Fabric and ribbon.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Dress #150 Watermelon
What's summer without watermelon? In my opinion, it is the fruit with the best color combination. The red is a very old hand towel supplemented by some Sharpie seeds, ribbon and another fabric.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Dress #149 Quilt Sundress
This is made from a couple of embroidered quilt squares I made some time ago. The quilts made by this embroidery process are beautiful, but I found it a bit tedious.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Dress #148 Lobster
Blue denim with an embroidered lobster---this is made from a dinner napkin purchased a few years ago on Cape Cod. I only eat lobsters in Maine or on Cape Cod.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Dress #147 Paris Tissue
This is made from one of those to-pretty-to-use packages of tissues sold by the cash register. I just couldn't resist this pattern. And no, I haven't used one for its intended purpose.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Dress #146 Kimchi Ribbon
I'm a fan of the Korean pickled cabbage called kimchi. I saw this in the fridge, and knew I had a complimentary ribbon. Not your everyday dress....
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Dress #145 Midsummer Night's Dream
Wouldn't it be fun to have a Midsummer Night party some year? This is the type of dress I imagine wearing to such a party---this one is made of paper and tulle.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Dress #144 Flowered Top
Monday, June 18, 2012
Dress #143 Piano Recital
A dress to wear for the piano recital---or any other musical event. Made from a cotton print that's been aging gently for a few years.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Dress #141 Bonbel
The wax coating on the Bonbel cheese is so tactile! I carved a small dress into the coating of one of the mini cheeses. Next time I'll use one of the large ones!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Dress #140 Orange Straws
Another sundress! Delightful for this idyllic weather we are having here in Baltimore. It almost looks like seersucker, but is, obviously, made of plastic straws.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Dress #139 Flag Day
Today is Flag Day, and the city where I live is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the national anthem and the flag. So, of course, the dress needs to be red, white and blue stars and stripes. Made from a cocktail napkin.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Dress #138 Midriff Baring
Today's dress is designed to show off those toned abs in the summer. Kim? Roni? I've had this fabric in the stash for a few years.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Dress #137 Smocked Top
I'd pictured this dress as being suitable for a bridesmaid dress at a sophisticated wedding. But now I'm not sure. What do you think? This is made from a decorator fabric from my stash.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Dress #136 Asparagus
Lovely green asparagus spears giving a lean and flouncy look to this dress. Frequently the asparagus I buy is bound with a purple rubber band, so this ribbon provides the same color combination and the empire silhouette.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Dress #135 Brazilian Sundress
These colors remind me of Brazilian beach wear, bright and sunny. The dress is made from a paper cocktail napkin.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Dress #134 Garden Party
Yesterday, I was in a store and the song "Garden Party" by Ricky Nelson was playing. I can't get the music out of my head. This dress is my vision of what to wear to a garden party.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Dress #133 Margaritaville
I didn't start out with this intention, but today's dress looks like she should go out for Margaritas! It is all paper---tissue paper and cardstock with a dragonfly bead for embellishment.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Dress #132 Gray Satin
A short cocktail dress today. Doesn't it look like silvery gray satin? The entire dress is made of balloons---love the style of the skirt.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Dress #131 Green Plaid
Today's dress is a high-neck, sleeve sundress---perfect for showing off those well-toned arms. The fabric is a luscious Pima cotton shirting fabric.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Dress #130 Diamond Jubilee
Today's dress is inspired by the celebrations in London for Queen Elizabeth II. This dress is embroidered on netting which yields a lovely soft and drape-y fabric. The belt is a tennis bracelet that I don't wear anymore. Yes, real diamonds.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Dress #129 Syd's Birthday
A dress for a 10-year-old's birthday party, perhaps with cupcakes and polka dot frosting? Happy Birthday, Syd! .
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Dress #126 Gray Metallic Paper
Another prom dress, this time in gray metallic paper. Cut on the Silhouette Cameo from a design by Hero Arts.
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