George + Ginger Runway Dress

The George + Ginger Runway Dress has been on my to-do list forever! It's the pattern of the month for August - so no better time than now.

Since this was my first time making the Runway Dress, I decided to do the peplum top version.

I used a rayon spandex knit and love the feel of the Runway Dress on.  I did have some issues with my elastic gathering on the sleeve and hope to perfect that on my next one.

Since I am so short (5' tall) I did remove some length from the bodice and the waistband. I took out 1" from the bodice and 1.5" from the waistband. Before I attempt the dress, I think I might take a little more length out of the waistband pointed section.

The Runway Dress is on sale for the entire month of August. I'll try to get a dress version sewn up before the end of the month.

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Sew Big Fabrics Mish-Mash Fantasy Stash

Sew Big Fabrics just opened the Mish Mash Fantasy Stash Round. It's full of fun prints for Halloween or really any day. I for one am absolutely in love with the moon phase border prints and the all over print. I was sent a yard of the moon phase double border print on bamboo lycra and a fat half of jet black sparkles on cotton lycra.

I knew these would go great together. And just had to make a peplum top.

I'm a huge Astronomy nerd and moon phase designs always get my attention. The jet black sparkles could go with just about anything and would look amazing all on their own too.

The bamboo lycra has such great drape and the cotton lycra is nice and thick.

Since I only used the border portion of my yard of the moon phase double border print, I just had to use the rest of the yard which is a gorgeous purple galaxy like design with stars.

The purple color in the design match the Grape Purple Tactel from Zenith & Quasar.

I was also sent a fat half of the Bloody Snakeskin. The sample I sewed was printed at the wrong scale.

Here's a photo to show the correct scale.



Here's a look at all the designs available in the Mish Mash Fantasy Stash Round.



The preorder closes on July 29th!

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George + Ginger Jawbreaker Peplum & Dress

I have been so busy this month. Here it is almost over and I'm just now getting around to blogging about the Pattern of the Month at George + Ginger. The pattern this month is the Jawbreaker Dress - which happens to have a peplum length.

I have been eyeing the Jawbreaker ever since it released and purchased it during a sale. I finally made it about 2 weeks ago.

What I really love about the Jawbreaker is the boatneck with pleats. You can also make it without the pleats.

As much as I love the look of the pleats, I find that being made with a stretch cotton lycra means they don't exactly want to stay laying flat. I am tempted to make another and to sew my pleats down.

I made the peplum skirt which is a full circle skirt that also has mini and dress lengths. The pattern also include the option for a fitted skirt.

I used the 3/4 length sleeves. The pattern also includes sleeveless, short sleeves, and long sleeves.

For my 5' height, I removed 1.5' from the length of the bodice.

As I am gearing up to only wear bottoms I have made, I also made a new pair of Greenstyle Creations Chelsea Pants. It's hard to see in these photos, but my pants are a black ponte de roma with tiny silver polka dots.

These pants are so comfortable. I love the flared leg.

They even have pockets!

The Jawbreaker is on sale through the end of the month for $6.75. If you bought the Mix It Up Dress, you can use the skirts from that pattern with the Jawbreaker for even more options.

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George + Ginger Mix It Up Dress

Kristi at George + Ginger is always coming up with designs that are so different and fun. They often make me step out of my comfort zone, and I really need that push sometimes. The Mix It Up Dress is no different. The options are-

Front Bodice--yoke, horseshoe, leaf, keyhole and asymmetric

Back Bodice--yoke, square, diamond, keyhole and full closure

Sleeves--sleeveless, cap, short, elbow, 3/4 and long

Skirts--full circle (peplum, mini, dress), half circle (peplum, mini, dress), handkerchief (peplum, mini, dress), hi-lo tunic (short and long) AND fitted skirt to add to peplum, hi-lo or stand alone

I was assigned the asymmetrical front bodice with a full back, short sleeves, and the handkerchief peplum.

I really love how this combination looks. I love peplums and I have never done an asymmetrical front neckline before.

 I used a cotton lycra from Made Whimsy. This is the Spiced Splatter which is currently at preorder.

 This print has a beautiful texture and the weight is perfect for the Mix It Up Dress.

I didn't make just one Mix It Up Dress. Here is the first one I made. This one has the same options and was also made in a cotton lycra.

I've had this fabric so long, that I'm not sure where I bought it.
The print is a bunch of water color-esque dots in a million colors.

For my 5' height I removed 1.5" from the length of the bodice. I really love the length of the peplum.

 These were not the only Mix It Up Dress that I made, but all I will share with you - for now. Here's a look at a few other combinations possible with this pattern.

Not every option is for every person, but everyone is sure to find a few that they love. The options are truly endless. Grab the Mix It Up Dress pattern for 25% off through April 21st!

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Love Notions Margot Peplum Top

Love Notions has release another great pattern. The Margot Peplum top has so many options. You can have a solid bodice or pieced with princess seams. There are also 3 skirt options, gathered, swing, and pleated. Not to mention you can practically make any sleeve length.

I made 3 Margot peplums this week. My first was made in a liverpool remnant as my muslin. The skirt on it fell at my widest point and was not flattering. I don't have good photos of it, but I'll definitely be wearing it after I take a little length off of it or add a lace trim to it.

After my muslin, I decided to add 3 inches to the length. I figured I could then shorten it where I wanted it. But after I made it and put it on, I really loved the longer length. It made it more of a tunic length and I thought it would be perfect with leggings.

I then made my next in double brushed poly and brushed nylon. The double brushed poly was a strike off from So Cheeky Fabrics. They are offering prints on brushed poly for the first time. The pre-order price is $18/yard and closes on November 16th.

This is the colorful honeycomb print. I love how rich and vibrant the print is. The coloring has a grunge effect so the colors are splotchy in the design. I think this makes for an interesting print.

I paired it with brushed nylon from Zenith & Quasar. I love this fabric. It's so soft and silky feeling. It has great stretch and drapes so good.

And I made my 3rd Margot in stretch velvet from Zenith & Quasar in my favorite color - green.

I'm going to wear this with some skinny jeans and boots to the Boys & Girls Club benefit dinner & auction. It's a great combination of dressy yet casual.

This velvet is so lovely and comes in 10 colors. It has great 4-way stretch. I've already made leggings and a raglan with lace sleeves with it. It will be $12/yard at retail and will be posted on Friday, November 11th at noon Eastern. Purchase at www.zenithandquasar.com

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