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Made:: Red Splatter Top

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ootd splatter topAre you participating in the MMM13? I didn’t pledge this time (I participated last year in MMM12), just because I couldn’t commit to taking pictures of my outfit on a regular bases, but I am doing pretty well recently in terms of wearing what I made! This top is the latest addition to my closet, and I pull this out at least once a week. The print is very unique, and the simple pullover shape makes it easy to match with anything. I made this with a scrap from the skirts I made for ANTHOM. This top will not be in the shop but the skirts will be in two different colors (blue and red) in size S, M, and L soon.

The top was very easy to make; no button or zipper closure, just an oversized t-shirt finished with bias strips. By the way, I love these Uniqlo jeggings. If you cover the elastic waist part, they really look like, or at least I hope, regular jeans while they are as comfortable as leggings. My sister gave me two pairs recently and they have gotten a fair amount of wear. 

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Wearing with Uniqlo jeggings, Michael Kors watch, Forley & Corinna bag and Kate Spade sandalsChieSignature {find me elsewhere: shop, facebook, etsy, twitter, pinterest}

 

Bow and Organza Sash

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bow sash for pregnant brideIvory Bow Sash

Recently, I had the honor to work on a casual wedding dress for a bride who is also pregnant. At the time of her wedding, she will be 20 weeks pregnant. The dress she chose had no stretch, so we decided to make the waist 2″ wider than her actual waist and add a sash to tie around the waist in case the dress is too big on her. It is hard to guess how much your belly grows when you are pregnant. I remember my belly, got visibly bigger after eating big meals, as opposed to when I first woke up in the morning. The bride and I worked on the bow design together and here is what we came up with. I really enjoy working with customers to make custom pieces since it allows me to explore designs that I don’t think of on my own.

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In the Process:: Butterfly Back Wedding Dress

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wedding dress1Recently I had the chance to work with a wonderful photographer team for a bridal shoot. The inspiration behind the shoot is a whimsical wedding in the woods, a long flowy dress with delicate lace and open back.

I love both lace and open back designs, so I jumped at the opportunity. I first searched for some”chemical lace” (this is the name in Japanese but not sure if it is the same in English). I bought a fair amount (have to show you my collection sometime!), laid them all out on the cutting board, and began to mix and match different combinations in a attempt to see what would work. I really wanted the dress to have a unique back, and after deciding trying many different combinations, I was finally able to decide on a lace combination that helped accent the look. It looks like a butterfly is perched on your back or angel’s wings.

From there, I worked on the rest of the dress. I layered the lace fabric with white satin to make the bodice and skirt. The skirt is flowy and slightly A-lined. I kept the rest of the dress very simple as I wanted the design focus to be on the back.

I’ve made a few wedding dresses in the past (This post has detailed process of making the dress, if you are interested), and I really enjoy being surrounded by white delicate fabrics and the fulfillment of completing one big project. bohemian_weddingchemical lacelace wedding dress in processlaceChieSignature{find me elsewhere: shop, facebook, etsy, twitter, pinterest}