The Blue Dress

It seems second hand shops aren't really a cheap option anymore, or they've been ravaged by those lucky enough to have turned vintage shopping into a profession. I have been making vintage inspired dresses from scratch and am getting to the point where I simply don't need any more dresses but love making them and trying new patterns.

My little sister is singing at a couple of weddings in New Zealand soon and has been complaining about not having the right dress to wear so I decided to surprise her by making her this blue dress. It's a good chance for me to start sewing for other people. I've also been daydreaming about labels and packaging so thought I would package the dress up as if it were a bought one. Full credit to my lovely Christopher for designing the labels for me. I haven't told anyone about my brand name, Handsome and Gretel, and she has no idea that I've made it so it will be such a surprise. She should get it in the next few days so I'm really excited to hear from her and find out if she likes it!