Shawl collar hack for the Rowan tee

I drafted a lil shawl collar for the Rowan tee, since I love the way it fits but wanted a fancy family event version. 

I'll post a pattern piece for you soon! 

In the meantime, here are the photos my model has allowed. 

I definitely bought that smile by chasing him with the camera. Whatever it takes, sweet boy. 💓

Party dresses part 1: black

Score 1 LBD for me. At long last!! 

I bought the fabric as a Memorial Day "turned in my grades!!" present, and the pattern (Vogue 1448) in the summer from a local I usually can't afford, Piedmont fabrics. (It's so nice in there, just spendy!)

It took truly 4 yards of wide (60"?) rayon jersey. I had scored the jersey for $1.99/yard-some crazy special from fashion fabrics club- so I win for what could have gotten super pricey super fast. 

I did the cutting and a lot of careful sewing during a 3-day thanksgiving vacation; so calming. 

I graded some craziness like 12 at the waist 14 at the bust 10 at the shoulders/hips...but could have just stuck with a 10 all around I think.

Here's an inch-ish I took out of the back at the side seam (an invisible zipper insertion I totally smashed, by the way, in a good way yayyyy).

 

And here is how I made it fit in front. I angled the front cross pieces about 2" farther than designed to remove drapiness and give myself a flattering snug neckline. 

I tried a couple of things- elastic in the seam, basting the crossover together, and pinning the shoulders to my bra- but this worked best. Took the photo to prove to myself that it's needed when I take out the dress next time and think I can skip that part;)

Then I wore it to a party! I fl39!|+]{*% love it!  I wonder though, what's your go-to party dress?

High Waisted Skinny Jeans = FASHION (baste + gather Birkin Flares)

High waisted




















hip hugging


cone mills denim (made in the USA!)

one muslin + one weekend


one weekend


They're the Best Ever.

The pattern is here at baste + gather: (yes that pattern is for Birkin Flares. It's all good) and this week everything there is 50% off. Check it out. there are some really cool jeans-making tricks and great pattern features included.

I've already worn them two days straight - one day soon I'll add rivets and belt loops. I may also pinch that little pooch out of the center back.

Then i'll make a black pair. the black pair i'm going to cinch a bit at the front pockets, because just like on my Gingers, the pocket facing/lining seam occasionally pops a bit. expecially on the left. is that my sewing or my body? weird.

Tell me if you're making them! We can have a sew-in :)