Experimenting and Keeping a Promise

When we get too preoccupied, we tend to forget what we said we would do.  It's not a good thing, but it happens none the less.  I've remembered a bit too late (but late is better than never) that I said in my blog titled "What a Girl Wore to Two Weddings" (May 22, 2010 post) I would post full pictures of a dress I made for my daughter for a wedding when she was around 9 years old.  Well, I'm finally keeping my word (lol).   

The dress is a girl's size 8/10 and has a vintage look.  My daughter looked really lovely in it.   

Vintage look girl's dress, front,  by SK Clothes

Vintage look girl's dress, back, by SK Clothes

Vintage look girl's dress, SK Clothes

The reversible tunic below was in response to the blog I posted last week (Stretch Your Dollar - Buy Reversible, November 27, 2010).  My daughter wanted me to make her a hoodie.  Due to time constraints, we agreed to my making a top for her.  Well, I decided to try making a reversible top and ended up with a tunic that reaches almost mid-thigh.  It will be good for the winter season due to it's thickness from two layers of clothe.

Reversible tunic, SK Clothes

Reversible tunic, SK Clothes

Reversible tunic, SK Clothes

I will be experimenting with making another reversible garment,  maybe a reversible pant with the same blue and black fabrics.  I bought quite a lot of both since they were on sale.   You can check out www.wix.com/skclothes/SK for other SK Clothes designs.  Till next blog! 

Two Designers and a Fashion Show

It's Saturday morning, and I need a coffee.  I've been staying up late a few nights now, watching t.v., mostly the news, and the lack of sleep is taking it's toll.  Luckily I did my house chores yesterday, so I can relax and watch a movie or two...

What kind of fashion week did you have?  Maybe I should ask you that once spring arrives.

While on Facebook, I linked to a business called Just Long Shirts.  This is a great idea to specialize in making one type of clothing.  Just Long Shirts has a variety of tunics, long sweaters, shirts and blouses which are suitable for all body types.  These shirts are fashionable for the fashion concious, and cover the "back of the hips" for those who are into modest clothing.  They can be worn with pants, jeans, capris and leggings.  I believe I'll have to buy one.  Besides, tunics are in this year.  This company should do very well.  Take a look at their clothing at  www.justlongshirts.com.



I recently found out about a designer who's business is called Metropolitan Frock Shop.  Metropolitan Frock designs vintage inspired clothing, and what I've seen are beautiful pieces made of rich looking fabrics.  Dresses seem to be the designer's specialty, but there are jackets added to her 2010 collection as well.  Metropolitan Frock has a gorgeous wrap poncho that I am definately going to enquire about, it is so me!  Look at the poncho and other pieces of clothing on www.flickr.com/photos/metrofrock.  Also check out what other items are for sale at www.etsy.com/shop/metropolitanfrock.

For those of you living in Toronto/GTA area (Ontario, Canada), C-Virtue is having a fashion show to reveal her 2010 collection on Monday March 29, 2010.  C-Virtue specializes in modest and fashionable attire for ladies.  The show starts at 7pm and it's free, but you need to make an appointment to get the tickets.  You can get the location and more information at the website at  www.c-virtue.com.

Till next blog!

yellow shirt - www.justlongshirts.com
beige floral jacket - www.etsy.com/shop/metropolitanfrock