Day 21 - 30 June Photo Challenge

Day 21.

Here is the inside of Liana's camera bag (more about it in Day 20 post). As you can see, it is very roomy. There is a special spot just for her camera to sit where the sides of the bag hug the camera protectively. Her bag can also fit her charger, wallet, sunglasses, and a hoodie! And all of this was made without a pattern

Day 22.

Liana sewed this quilted patch work clutch purse just today! It only took her about a day to make, and it turned out really cute! This clutch purse includes a 9" zipper and a D ring to put a hook on so that you can put the purse on... your wrist. She made this purse to go with her dress (day 4) and plans to model it with her dress in the upcoming fashion show. This particular purse is not for sale, but if you would like to buy one, we plan on making more this summer and they will be posted either on our Facebook page or on Etsy.

 

Day 23.

Last summer, we had a sewing day and made these school bags. I made the one on the top left with the owls on it. My mom made the one on the top right---the one that looks like a Vera Bradley. Liana and my friend Julia made the one ...on the bottom left with the green pocket. And Liana made the one on the bottom left with the tan pocket. All of these bags are made out of cotton, have a top zipper, and a zipper on the outside pocket. Each bag is different on the inside. In my bag, I have 3 separate pockets. One small one for pens and pencils and two bigger ones for random stuff. Liana, Julia, and I used our bags all year to carry our school books, and my mom still uses hers as her regular purse.

 

Day 24.

This purse is one that Liana has been working on. She has no pattern to go by because she designed the pattern herself! The flower on the front is from the same pattern used to make the flower hair accessory in Day 11. On the insid...e, it is fully lined and has heavy interfacing between the fabrics to give the purse some structure. It is almost finished. All Liana has to do is make up her mind on how to finish the purse off---with a zipper, a magnetic snap, or no closure.

Day 25.

New purses on Etsy!!! Go check them out and share with your friends!

Day 26.

This is what my mom has been working on today. She is making a clutch purse like Liana made shown in Day 22. As you can see, the patched piece of fabric will be the front of the clutch. The flower fabric will the back of the bag and the swirly fabric will be the lining. These purses are SO cute and they are the perfect project to make with those pretty calico cottons that are too small to make anything else out of.

Day 27.

MY DRESS IS FINISHED! You can see in Day 1 that I was still working on it.
Style taken from the Party Dress Book by Mary Adams

Day 28.

This is Liana's outfit! The main picture of her was taken from Day 4, but since then she has completely finished her dress. Liana worked on her hair clip yesterday. It is from the same design as the flowers shown in Day 11 and Day 24 only made with fabric to match her dress.

Day 29.

For today, here is a sneak peak on the newest tote bag that I have been working on. I will post pictures when it is done!

Day 30.

For the last day, this is a picture of Liana and me from last night's fashion revue Both of us placed in our groups and I will be moving on to the State competition. So excited! Liana is still a junior, and they do not move on. Both of our looks were taken from the Party Dress Book by Mary Adams

June Photo Challenge

Here is an update on the pictures from the June photo challenge

Day 5.

Liana made this 18 inch doll outfit for her American Girl Doll Ivy last September. She sewed the double breasted pea coat out of some denim and added mini navy blue buttons for decoration. The coat is actually closed by a snap hand sewed to the lining. The skirt is pleated at the top and finished with a rolled hem

Day 6.

This purple pea coat and patched tank top was made by Arielle last year in 4-H. The picture below shows the outfit displayed for the annual 4-H Fair judging.

Day 7.

This red, flowery, silk dress was made by Liana last year in 4-H. It is shown below how it was displayed for the 4-H fair judging

Day 8.

Liana and I are wearing junior bridesmaid dresses that our mom made for a family wedding. She also sewed the tie on the flower girl dress to match our dresses

Day 9.

This is another dress that my mom made. As you can see, it is very similar to the bridesmaid dresses in the picture from yesterday. That is because it IS the same dress! This was my mom's practice dress that she made for Liana. The main purpose of practice dresses are for fit to make sure that no alterations need to be done to the pattern.

Day 10.

This dress is an original made by Liana. She even made up her own pattern for the dress! The dress had a lace up back with green cording.

Day 11.

This flower hair clip is something that Liana made to go with her red dress shown a couple of days ago. The hair clip is actually very simple to make. It is a long strip of fabric gathered and then rapped around to look like a flower and the button in the middle hides all of the strings and seams

Day 12.

These stuffed animal seals were made by Liana last year around Christmas time. She made each of the little kids in our family one for Christmas. The nose and eyes of the seals are embroidered on

Day 13.

Liana made this dress out of scrap fabric that was in our sewing closet, and it actually turned out pretty cute! It ties around her neck making it a halter dress, and the bottom is gathered up to create the bubble dress look. (Sorry, the rotation doesn't work on this picture)

Regional Fashion Revue

Last week, Liana and I had our Regional Fashion Revue.  It lasted all day.  During the day, we rotated among different craft workshops, practiced modeling, and were judged.  At the end of the night, after all the girls modeled in the show for the parents, they announced the winners.  The next level is the State Fashion Revue.  Ten seniors (girls 13 and older) are chosen to move on to the State competition to represent our region.  Also there were 8 junior winners (girls younger than 13).  Juniors are not elegible to go to States though.  It was very exciting to hear Liana's name called up on stage as one of the eight winners.  After the junior winners were called, they announced the seniors.  I was also excited when I heard my name called! Three girls (including me), out of the top ten girls chosen for States, were from my county.  I am very excited to be going to States and I am happy that two of my other friends will be going with me.

Arielle

2012 4-H Fashion Revue

Well, I finally finished my outfit! ☺  I just finished the jacket I was making since January...... last night, and I finished my shirt just in time for the Fashion Revue this afternoon.  It has been a crazy week with getting school done and finishing my sewing projects.  Anyway, our county was able to send 6 junior club members (under the age of 13) to the next level, the Regional Fashion Revue.  Our leader was also able to send all of our senior club members (13 and older), which were 12 girls.  Liana being in the group of 6, and myself in the group of the 12.  It was a very exciting night, but I'm glad that it is over.  Here are some pictures.  I'll post more later.  I have many more pictures, but are not downloaded on the computer yet.  Plus, I will take better pictures in brighter lights of our outfits in better detail.  The camera wasn't working at the fashion revue.  Bad lighting, I think

 My outfit..... a jacket and shirt

Liana and I after the show

 Modeling

♥ Arielle ♥