THAT 70'S SEW

I bought this dress at a H&M sale for a steal of a deal ($7!!). I bought it in a large size, about 5 sizes larger than i normally wear so that i would have extra fabric to work with.

It started out as a tank top dress. (I didn't get a pic a the beginning but this what after it was taken in)

First I took the sides in to fit me.
Then I used the extra fabric from the sides to make some bell sleeves.
This dress probably belongs on that 70's show but I still like it's vibes.

I made a huge classic mistake on this dress and accidentally cut the fabric on the waist while meaning to trim somewhere else. My mom helped me mend it by putting some extra fabric beneath and using a fabric glue spray. I had to sewing it a little for extra strength. I doesn't look great but at lease the busy fabric hides it well.
*The fabric glue spray was from Joann's and it's super useful

JUMPER BUMPER

On one of my DI scavenger hunts I found this jumper! It definitely reminded me of an old sweet elementary teacher. But I thought I saw some potential since overalls are in why not a overall dress? I'll let you be the judge.

first step: cut shorter so there not so much fabric to deal with

Take in the back seam

Take in the sides to fit better

Sew back the buttons on the side for added texture and interest

Hem the bottom.. and wah laaaa My very own jumper

This was super simple but it made a big difference, anyone could make these small changes!

IM BIAS

I made a mens button up shirt from scratch!!! This is probably the hardest sewing project I've ever done. It may or may not have made a me cry... I did it in my sewing class at BYU last year. I loved that class because I learned so much but it is definitely not a "just for fun" class, its a class that takes time and effort.

I might be biased but he looks pretty good! Like the bias of fabric.. but also he's my husband so I'm biased for his looks.. get it.... sorry not sorry for the bad pun

This shirt we just used a pattern and I had to fit it to Tyler. That was hard measuring him and calculating it to his size but a good skill to learn. The shirt has a pocket, plackets, a collar, lots of buttons and buttonholes (I do not like making button holes.)

I had a hard time finding fabric I liked and ended up finding this one at walmart of all places!! I really like it. It was good to work with but it was a bit thin.

It was a frustrated with this a lot but I ended up liking it when it was finished! And Tyler is good to say he likes it and even wear it in public ;)