Friday, July 29, 2011

Firecracker

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This week I finished a blouse that I have been working on for 3 weeks. It was a little more advance than what I was sewing before and I used a new slippery fabric that made sewing more of a challenge. Also, it took almost 3 full hours just to cut out the pattern- crazy! I'm so glad I decided to take on this blouse because I learned so much! I learned how to make pleats and sew a princess seam, things I didn't know how to do before.

These sewing classes were taken at Sew LA- I've been going there for a couple months now and they are awesome! This particular class was taught by the talented Christine Haynes- she's actually trying to kickstart her new line of sewing patterns!! Help her reach her goal of $6,500 to launch her adorable patterns here.

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The fabric sorta reminds me of firecrackers and the 4th of July. I guess I'm a little late as 4th of July was almost a month ago- but hey! Maybe next year I can wear it!
Outfit Details:
Skirt- Urban Outfitters
Purse- by Hobo from Nordstrom
Shoes- by Report from Nordstrom

I love this blouse so much that I may just make another one. Have you done something that was challenging but then you were glad that you did it?
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17 comments:

  1. Style JourneyJuly 29, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Kudos to your! This blouse is awesome! And paired with that skirt your whole outfit is just perfection!

    Heather

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  2. chantillyJuly 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    aww, these photos look like so much fun! congrats on the blouse, looks like you did a great job :)

    xx

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  3. christineJuly 29, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    hi Tammy!
    yay!!! looks awesome and I'm so glad you finished it! good luck with the party dress :)
    xoxo
    Christine

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  4. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Just found your blog! Excited to read more :)

    I love the color of that skirt! Such a cute outfit.

    Taimi @ TaimiToGetDressed

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  5. Notes She WroteJuly 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    wow! they blouse looks great!! I can't believe you sewed that. I need to learn how to sew.....
    anyway, I'm impressed! :)



    Notes She Wrote

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  6. vintageglam1234July 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Impressive! Wow, you are talented Tammy. It's a great blouse and I love the print. It looks incredible with the red pleated skirt. The pictures remind me of fiesta time - festive!

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  7. kristinJuly 29, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow, that's awesome! Great job! I love the pattern and details on the top.

    Your whole outfit is super cute. How long ago did you get that skirt? I love it!

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  8. TammyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Thanks Jen! That's so funny because I'm throwing Tad a fiesta-themed bday party tomorrow!!
    Kristen- I got the skirt maybe 3 months ago- it was on sale for 19 bucks!

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  9. kelliJuly 30, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    it's a gorgeous blouse! great job!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    i've attempted sewing many times! but i always just end up throwing my pieces out because they end up so dodgy but great work! love the pattern and the red skirt

    http://jadedsights.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  11. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love EVERYTHING about this outfit! The colours are just magical :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Cute outfit, I love the pattern on your top and the little puffy sleeves are such a great touch. Fun photos too.

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  13. OdessaJuly 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    ah, i love that blouse! the sleeves are really sweet. i wish i could sew.

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  14. TammyJuly 31, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you everyone! I'm currently working on a new dress and I can't wait to show you when I'm done!
    Odessa- you should look up classes in SF! I just learned 2 months ago and I love it :)

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  15. OdessaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    tammy, i'm already taking ballet and japanese classes 2x a week..i don't know if i can fit it all in. haha. someday...:)

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  16. wafflegardenAugust 2, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    wow the fact that you made your own shirt is amazing

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  17. Molly at AnthromollogiesAugust 4, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    That fabric you chose is to die for. I love it! And the fact that you made it? So impressed. Something challenging that I'm glad I did? Giving birth, to three. With another on the way, I'm back to the trepidation with a small side of fear, but I know it's all so worth it. This outfit is smashing on you, and your new frames totally rock.

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