My Summer Projects

After Sarah and I moved into our apartment in April and I was able to set up my permanent sewing corner, I decided to really make an effort to sew more clothes this summer.

Here are some of the projects I worked on this summer:

I made this dress to wear for graduation in May.  I had been obsessing over Peter Pan collars at the time and wanted a dress with one.  This project was definitely challenging for me.  Thank goodness my mom was available to give me some good pointers..

I made this peplum top for a wedding this summer and paired it with this skirt.  With the seven weddings I had this summer, it was a nice change from my normal girly dresses I wore for all the others.

I got caught up in the pleated skirt phase after I saw this post from the Pink Peonies blog.  This was what I worked on during my boards study breaks.  It was the first piece of clothing I made without a pattern.  I love how it turned out.  

Do you remember when Taylor Swift announced her Red album?  She was wearing this gorgeous number.  I happened to stumble across similar fabric at Hobby Lobby and decided to try to copy it.  I also made this one without a pattern.  When I was all done, I was so mad at myself for not adding pockets! haha Other than that, I love it and have worn it tons since I finished it.

I'm hoping to keep working on more clothes soon! 

Speaking of Taylor Swift, who else is freaking out that her new album is coming out next Monday?!? 

Thanks for reading.