So ... it’s been a while ...
I’ve got to admit; I’m not much of a blogger and most times, I don’t have much to write about.
So I’m going to switch gears and just share what I’ve been working on. 😁
Here’s the first wedding dress I made for a lovely summer bride in 2016.
Quite a bit of hand sewing went into this - to eliminate visible seams on the lace. Appliques and a bit of creative seaming will give you that.
The ivory had to be kept clean. Hands were washed before sewing; dress was covered whenever possible.
And of course, the appliques had to be cut out and hand sewn to the top so it had more 'flowers' than the bottom.
ZiChiE Designs
Join me on this journey to becoming a fashion designer; one unique piece at a time. :)
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Show And Tell
Hello there,
I haven't put as much work into my sewing this week as I usually do and I feel bad about it.
*sigh*
I hope to make that up this weekend.
Last week was very busy though - I finished and delivered 2 new dresses, alterations to 5 skirts and a new skirt. There was also an iro and buba set that was a freebie; I need to make some alterations but it was done in time to be tried on last week.
I'm thankful for all the referrals; keep them coming ...
This weekend's to-finish list:
- Tutu skirt
- Shorts
- Bow-tie
- Black, Brown and Green pants alterations
- Buba alteration
To-start:
- Jumpsuit for PGS Challenge
I got some pictures from my clients who the dresses were for so it's Show and Tell time.
:)
I haven't put as much work into my sewing this week as I usually do and I feel bad about it.
*sigh*
I hope to make that up this weekend.
Last week was very busy though - I finished and delivered 2 new dresses, alterations to 5 skirts and a new skirt. There was also an iro and buba set that was a freebie; I need to make some alterations but it was done in time to be tried on last week.
I'm thankful for all the referrals; keep them coming ...
This weekend's to-finish list:
- Tutu skirt
- Shorts
- Bow-tie
- Black, Brown and Green pants alterations
- Buba alteration
To-start:
- Jumpsuit for PGS Challenge
I got some pictures from my clients who the dresses were for so it's Show and Tell time.
:)
Ms. M's 1st Order
Ms. M's 2nd Order
Ms. M's 3rd Order (1 of the 2 dresses referenced above)
Ms. O's 2nd Order (see the dresses from her 1st order here)
Friday, March 11, 2016
Family Affair
Hello there,
In December, I talked with a lovely lady who wanted me to make a skirt for her and matching skirts for her little princesses. She said there was no hurry so we took some time going back and forth online until she found the fabric she wanted. In January, when I went to get the measurements, it turned into the skirts plus vests and bow-ties for her king and prince and a pair of shorts for the prince.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity.
Enjoy the pictures below.
** I pressed the clothes before delivery; please excuse the creases below. **
In December, I talked with a lovely lady who wanted me to make a skirt for her and matching skirts for her little princesses. She said there was no hurry so we took some time going back and forth online until she found the fabric she wanted. In January, when I went to get the measurements, it turned into the skirts plus vests and bow-ties for her king and prince and a pair of shorts for the prince.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity.
Enjoy the pictures below.
** I pressed the clothes before delivery; please excuse the creases below. **
All Together
King - Vest & Bow Tie
Queen - Gathered Skirt
Prince - Vest, Bow-Tie and Shorts
Princesses - 2-Tier Circle Skirts with Netting
Father & Son Set
Some Smooth Jazz
Labels:
accessory,
african,
ankara,
bowties,
boys,
business,
children,
circle skirt,
custom order,
father&son,
full skirt,
gather skirt,
girls,
hers,
his,
menswear,
midi,
skirt,
womenswear
Friday, February 26, 2016
Always Learning ...
Hello there,
Back in SS1 (10th grade equivalent?), we were a handed a sheet of paper that listed occupations and what subjects you should be good at to succeed in them. Based on my teen-self's academic prowess, I had a lot of options (a lot) but I was drawn to engineering. The one thing I like about being an engineer today is the ability to assess a problem and design a solution. For my ZCD work, I usually break down the item to its basic shapes in my head and them build it up from there (unless I'm using a prepared pattern).
Today's post is a bit of a show-and-tell. I have added 4 more items to my 'I-know-how-make-this' list and I wanted to share them with you. If you've browsed the Etsy store (here), you know that besides clothing, I can make accessories. Until now, accessories = bowties, purses and earrings. After today, I can add wristlets, lapel flowers custom bias tape and peplum belts.
These new items were custom orders and I did some research, reviewed tutorials and figured out how to make them. Yay for learning!!!
Back in SS1 (10th grade equivalent?), we were a handed a sheet of paper that listed occupations and what subjects you should be good at to succeed in them. Based on my teen-self's academic prowess, I had a lot of options (a lot) but I was drawn to engineering. The one thing I like about being an engineer today is the ability to assess a problem and design a solution. For my ZCD work, I usually break down the item to its basic shapes in my head and them build it up from there (unless I'm using a prepared pattern).
Today's post is a bit of a show-and-tell. I have added 4 more items to my 'I-know-how-make-this' list and I wanted to share them with you. If you've browsed the Etsy store (here), you know that besides clothing, I can make accessories. Until now, accessories = bowties, purses and earrings. After today, I can add wristlets, lapel flowers custom bias tape and peplum belts.
These new items were custom orders and I did some research, reviewed tutorials and figured out how to make them. Yay for learning!!!
Lapel Flowers
These are rectangular pleated strips with one zig-zag edge, can you tell?
This one is a folded over rectangular gathered strip.
Wristlet
(Zippered Pouch with Wrist Strap)
Friday, February 19, 2016
It's A Wrap (Or 2)
Hi there,
I finally made my first wrap dress ... well, first and second wrap dresses.
I've made a couple of faux wrap dresses for myself but never an actual wrap dress because I have this nagging concern that one day, the 'wrap' won't be in the right place at the right time to cover up them private bits. But that's just me. My new client (referred by another client, thank you Ms. M) ordered 2 identical wrap dresses.
I'll be delivering them to her this weekend ... so excited.
Enjoy the pictures below.
My initial plan was to make both dresses simultaneously: cut pieces at the same time, sew bodice on one then the other, sew belt on one then the other and attach skirt on one then the other.
But then I decided to prepare one for a fitting so that if adjustments were needed, I'd only have to adjust one. As it turned out, Ms. O wanted the skirt shorter and the style changed to a pencil skirt.
Lining up seams like a BOSS.
All done now.
There's fastenings on the inside of the belt for securing the left half of the wrap.
I finally made my first wrap dress ... well, first and second wrap dresses.
I've made a couple of faux wrap dresses for myself but never an actual wrap dress because I have this nagging concern that one day, the 'wrap' won't be in the right place at the right time to cover up them private bits. But that's just me. My new client (referred by another client, thank you Ms. M) ordered 2 identical wrap dresses.
I'll be delivering them to her this weekend ... so excited.
Enjoy the pictures below.
But then I decided to prepare one for a fitting so that if adjustments were needed, I'd only have to adjust one. As it turned out, Ms. O wanted the skirt shorter and the style changed to a pencil skirt.
Lining up seams like a BOSS.
All done now.
There's fastenings on the inside of the belt for securing the left half of the wrap.
Labels:
african,
ankara,
belt,
custom order,
dress,
v-neck,
womenswear,
wrap,
wrapdress
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