Monthly Archives: February 2018

Hand Me Down Rainbow

Posted on February 25, 2018 by mrsmole

Another desperate phone call yields this little honey of a dress. It will be worn at an international film festival as she will be an invited guest.         From a distance it looks…well “quite something” but on closer inspection, it … Continue reading →

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Nancy is Back

Posted on February 18, 2018 by mrsmole

Anyone wondering about the Vogue 1561 pattern for Nancy’s  jacket? Well, how about some photos of the paper pattern alterations? Starting with the front, it needed more length to drop the bust point. You can see the yellow paper added … Continue reading →

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Shiny Objects #2

Posted on February 9, 2018 by mrsmole

Maybe I have been complaining too much about the number of tulle-skirted wedding gowns so the universe has sent me the reverse…totally beaded.     Yes, just like recent gowns the back is shear and the bride wants it tighter in … Continue reading →

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