*Sneak Peek*

I haven't had internet since last week so Chris and I ordered it yesterday. Comcast will be here Friday and then *miraculously* it appears to be working again today...because of this I haven't been online or posting anything and slightly slacking on the sewing! 

 

More so overwhelmed but that's another story for a different day...

Here is a glimpse of a few items to come Friday! 

 

I am playing around with Picasa but I am really missing Photoshop. I'm gonna need to contact my sister asap to get that hooked up!!

 

Also, Pride is this upcoming weekend in Chicago and I just found out that my friend's apartment will be hosting the pilot episode of a new show that follows the life of 8 people in Boystown - therefore...I need a new outfit and I have the most amazing-glitter-orange-lycra fabric that will become my dress very very soon!


I hope everyone has a great next couple days and check back on Friday for new postings and listings on Etsy!


Love,
Steph

*Here Comes the Sun* Bringing in 4 *NEW* Looks!

Here are *NEW* pieces from my Summer Line! Great mix and match separates for beach days and summer nights! Visit me on Etsy for more!!! *Love, Steph

 *LOVE this soft, loose sunny top! Great with a little camisole underneath or without and light pair of denim!

 *Fitted Navy with Gold woven throughout! Very fun for the 4th or for a summer night out on the town!














*This is my FAVORITE top! Fits like a glove! Lined on the bust and unrestricting throuhout the body. There is a little bit of ruching on the side seams towards the hemline which gives a great shape! *Convo me for another size (Small is listed on Etsy) or to have it made as a dress (which I might just make and list anyways!) LOVE!

 *Vintage tee (vintage silk crepe and linen lining under the lace). Frayed edges give a delicate and feminine look!











*Thanks for checking out my new items! Come see me on Etsy for more! Now back to work...I'm on my break eek!!!

Love, Steph

5-Hour Energy = Sleep Schedule Issues

So ever since I started taking 5-hour energy mid-afternoons (and of course a triple latte in the morning) I have been sleeping terribly! It's even worse if I have something on my mind - last night i was excited about the fabric store. Mind you, that Vogue fabrics doesn't open until 12 in the afternoon...

I went to bed at midnight by the way, i don't know if anyone else is watching "workaholics" on comedy central but it's amazing! and got up at 4am! I laid there for an hour and half and then decided to just get up, make an espresso, and sketch. After an hour nap I awoke and headed out!

After 3 hours of clapping and making dance moves up and down the aisles of Vogue, I managed to collect quite a collection of new fabrics! My goal was to find oranges, yellows, turquoises, and maroons...so I'm glad I kept rehearsing those ideas in my head all night...

Here are my new fabrics (extremely nautical) and soon to be an array of maxi dresses, light sweaters and fitted skirts!!

 *This is a Stretch Cotton Poplin aka my new favorite fabric. Plan - Convertible circle skirt with pockets and a jersey waistband (will also have the option to wear as a dress). It's a very lightweight fabric with an airy watercolor print.

*This Pink woven is SO soft! I have no plans yet really (maybe a longer button down sweater or a cropped jacket) but it had such a nice hand and color that i couldn't resist!

 

*Black and White graphic stripe chiffon - beautiful and classic! Long maxi and also a top to be!

 *So this is difficult to really see but it's almost an animalistic sort of washed print with light metallic hues. It's a power mesh that is extremely sheer and will be a maxi with a lining.

*Metallic Lavender rayon jersey knit. So pretty! I have a loose 3/4 sleeve top in mind here.

 

*More metallics! I don't know how i got so into this...Navy on the left with flecks of gold and on the right Cream with gold yarns woven in...the Navy will be a skirt while the Cream will probably be more of an accent on the garment.

And this is in progress! A taupe and white stripe knit! It's a dress and possibly a top...i think...Will be posting a couple finished pieces tomorrow to Etsy after work :) Also, a new yellow slub knit top and lace skirt to be seen then, too!

And yes, I'm done with that energy junk...

 

L O V E *new* Power Skirt - AMAZING!

I am so pumped right now! This took me literally no time to make and it came out PERFECT! It fits better then my designer power skirt (i will not name names because I don't want to lose my job...). I am getting knits down like no one's business! 

I was so sad when my serger thread kept breaking on my knit samples and then I went to my last resort - a machine Zig Zag stitch. But then, Voila! I wish I had more of this fabric because I would rock it in a heartbeat. 

This is my Etsy listing ~ Check it out :)

The Lexi Skirt

From ShedRow

Size XS/S available - other prints and colors made to order upon request - please convo for that option

***BEYOND in L O V E*** with this slinky little number! Fits amazingly and extremely comfortable! This skirt is no way restricting or overly fitted like other skirts on the market! It is incredibly soft and smooth.

The creamy white and sleek black threads create a fanciful wood grain design. The vertical positioning of the pattern gives any woman a slim, powerful look!

The skirt can be worn at the natural waistline or at the hip for a more professional setting. Tuck in a fitted blouse or slip on a simple tank and your ready to go!

I am so in love with this that I think this will be a staple in my line and I am making more very soon!

*Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry

Refusing to let Chiffon get the best of Me!

Almost 1pm and I've just finished a new top and took pics! woo woo! Except last night I drew 9 new pieces I want to make today - this top was not one of them - so I've got ALOT more work to do.

However, I did not use a pattern for this piece, which is kind of crazy...and i was actually intending to make a skirt but I didn't do my math right (surprise surprise) when i cut the fabric. I basically took a piece of floral chiffon, a piece of iridescent chiffon, and then a vintage piece of golden power mesh, stitched the 3 together at the top and started pleating!

I'm getting close to mastering the rolled hem too :) big things - chiffon is a PAIN to sew with and I just keep buying it up! I love prints and chiffon always looks so pretty.

So here it is...on to PLANNED ITEMS now - but i guess we'll see ....

Trails of Summer Lead to 2 NEW Dresses!

About to go to work but had to get this done first!! 2 new dress available at my shop as promised yesterday :) Check it out and heart them if you want to show some lovin'!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShedRow

*Dress on Left doubles as a shirt!!

*Dress on Right is a sweet little trapeze tunic perfect for summer and fall!




More to come tonight and tomorrow!!

Revisting the Revisited

Sooo my scattered flowers Indian Summer Revisited dress (that I posted about last week) has been converted into an adorable top and possible dress for us petite girls!! I also used another fabric from my college days to make another garment today. I'm almost out of my senior collection left overs yes! I can't wait to move on...they've been great to get samples done with though and I am still in love with many of the prints but it feels good to clean out my closet and start fresh with some new purchases...

I also was attempting to make a silk chiffon scarf which didn't work out so well. I am overly picky with finishes and the rolled hem was just not doing it for me.

Tonight, I will start sewing on the buttons that will go up the front for a faux button up-look that will finish this piece off - and then to Etsy it goes!

I love the deep pockets, that aren't so visible in this photo, on the sides of the hips. It's a really easy summer piece that fits an XS to Medium.

This one of my favorite dresses to wear and also to make! Very simple, A-line dress that transitions right into fall with brown tights and a pair of knee high boots! There are also little pockets built into the side seam of the dress. I'm getting into pockets, can you tell?

I have an obsession with belts. I bought this one from BCBG a few weeks ago but sadly can't find a thing to wear with it...except for this dress!! I have no more fabric left though so I guess I'll have to keep thinking about other ways to wear it with my current wardrobe. This will be for sale tomorrow :)

Here are a couple more pics. I'm really into long gold necklaces right now which is a great compliment to the dress if you choose not to do a belt... which i tell all of my clients to add to almost every outfit I style but don't have any at my store to show them to purchase so I need to stop doing that...

Here is the natural flare of the skirt without a belt along with the side seam pockets that are made with matching solid lining used to compliment the pattern in the dress.

I just got pink, turquoise, and white satin in too so I will be drifting away from my prints for a little bit - i think...