The Violet Dress by Aila and Frankie

The Violet Dress by Aila and Frankie

We spent the past week taking a look at Zippers and showed you types, tutorials, and some patterns.  This new dress by Aila and Frankie is a great pattern to try your hand at invisible Zippers.   And to get you in the mood - Zipper Island is giving away $15 to spend in their shop!!!!!!!!!!!!  Take it away Ari......

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Spring Lilly Dress by Ellie Inspired

Spring Lilly Dress by Ellie Inspired

Are you ready for what is next!!!!!!!!!!!  Today we share an closer look at the Spring Lilly Dress by Ellie Inspired.    I think we can all agree that we want to see more women's patterns from you - this one is beautiful!!!  With a drop V back, an invisible zipper, multiple options for sleeves, and a skirt with a variety of lengths; this could just become your next 'go to' dress.

Here is Victoria to show it off and give you some helpful hints if you have never sewn a women's dress or an invisible zipper before - this was her FIRST time too!!!!!

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Ladies Caroline Dress by Mouse House Creations

Ladies Caroline Dress by Mouse House Creations

I fell in love with Hayley of Mouse House Creations' Ladies Caroline Dress when I saw her post teasers and then post her own version on her blog... but I was afraid.  Afraid that the fitted bodice wouldn't be flattering on me, afraid that the length of the bodice would hit me at the wrong point and make me look even heavier, afraid that the full skirt would make me look like I was smuggling a 10 ton elephant through customs.  And then I got an e-mail from my amazing friend Nell over at Windham Fabrics asking if I had time to whip something up to photograph in their new GOTS certified Organic Cotton Line.  The fabric line, Petit Fleurs, is gorgeous.  A combination of wild and tame florals and colors that fit this year's trends head on.

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