Pretty in Pink

I figured I should give you the construction details before I hit the one year anniversary of LBD 2. I started out with watching the movie and taking a look at the dress that Andie drew. Then I drew my own version.  I already had some fabric in mind. A co-worker gave me some embroidered…

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Pretty in Pink – LBD Part 2

If I were to name the inspiration behind learning how to sew it would be Molly Ringwald’s character in Pretty in Pink. “  For the last few years I have debated hosting a design challenge that involved turning two prom dresses into one wearable garment.  Hopefully I will get something together in time for prom this…

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The Evolution of the LBD

This year I participated in Blackmail’s Little Black Dress Contest. This was the invite “A woman without a little black dress has no future.” Coco Chanel’s words might be ones to live by. Celebrate Chanel with South Congress Avenue boutique Blackmail, which is starting its first Little Black Dress Design Contest. Students, crafters, home sewers…

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