the lace experiment


lace tunic: handmade, tank/skirt: target, ribbed tights: unknown, navy pumps: payless

after taking a break from sewing skirts, i was finally able to experiment a little with this navy lace fabric i had purchased. i really liked the scalloped edge and thought i'd attempt to make a dress/tunic.. it ended up way too short to be a dress.. but layered over a bandage skirt i thought i could still pull it off. i made it where it sits high to the neck in the front and lower in the back.. i thought it turned out semi-decent.. and decided to wear it out to dinner for my mother's birthday. whom i'd have to say i got my sewing and fashion bug from..
of course i figured i had better take a photo.. and with all the natural light gone.. i had to resort to house lights.. which is why this photo isn't in the bedroom as usual :)


-issa

56 comments:

  1. Semi-decent? Issa, it's GORGEOUS!

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  2. So delicate and feminine! You are far too modest, this is beautiful. :)

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  3. wow, i'm very impressed...i think the color and the lace is simply perfect!

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  4. WOW that looks so good! is the lace stretchy? you should make a long sleeve dress (b/c i've been looking or one to no avail).

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  5. lol, thanks Issa =]
    I love your dress!

    xxxx

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  6. it is soooooooo gorgeous. I'm in love. would love to see photos from the back ♥

    ***

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  7. OMG Issa this is too amazing!!!!!
    Love lace and your navy piece is too fabulous.

    xoxo

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  8. Wow, so amazingly perfect, seriously.

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  9. loving the sheer lace, amazing!!! xx

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  10. Looks great.

    I really should learn how to sew...

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  11. Semi-decent...! It's gorgeous! Looks perfect to me

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  12. It came out very nicely! Good job! =)

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  13. beautiful! love all your handmade items. are you listing more skirts soon?

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  14. Ooo i love it, Issa! I also love the mix of the navy over black!

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  15. oh another job well done! i love it and i love that it's navy.

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  16. Holy! You are so talented girl! I LOVE it! :) lace and pearls= sexy and elegant

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  17. That came out really nice. Did it take you long to do it?

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  18. oh issa i love it! i have so much respect for handmade goods...since i know how much work goes into it. great job! i can't wait for the store to open up again!

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  19. this is so sexy-pretty! i need some sewing skills of my own.

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  20. Issa got skillz. Very classy!

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  21. WOW. that dress is so fuhreaking gorgeous.
    xx

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  22. Oh lace! Love lace! You look gorgeous.

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  23. Wow, that loooks absolutely fantastic dear! I adore the edges of the lace :)

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  24. I hope your mom had a great birthday! Love your top!

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  25. I've a little something for you in my blog

    xoxo

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  26. That's a really pretty dress :)

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  27. Issa you look FABulous in that lace tunic - how Prada are you right now? Love it! And btw you have the best furniture of any blogger I know!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  28. GORGEOUS .


    your hair .
    that lace overlay dress .
    the whole thing .


    ... just gorgeous :]

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  29. You've inspired me, I'm goign to get my new sewing machine going tomorrow...it's been sitting there for tooo long.

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  30. love your blog! i'm adding it to my links. feel free to do that same if you like mine as well :-)!

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  31. Hello! I follow your blog since I began for these worlds. My daughter likes your style because she says that you are sophisticated and elegant but with a very chic touch. Certainly in my blog you have something for you. A kiss.

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  32. Wow! Great match! you looks gorgeous with this navy pumps! :)

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  33. YOU MADE THE LACE TUNIC!?!? You arew so telanted!!!! :)

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  34. your diy lace tunic is great. i'm impressed by your sewing skills!

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  35. that lace tunic is absolutely amazing!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  36. i've been away for a while! how are you you look great like always!

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  37. This is a gorgeous outfit! The lace tunic is so feminine and delicate.

    -Tina

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  38. I love the lace - especially in navy instead of the typical black. You are very handy with the needle and thread! x

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  39. i'm totally going thru a blue phase right now, so many things in my closet are blue! so i'm totally digging ur outfit, esp the lace...ahh...so purrrty :)

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  40. oopsies...accidentally signed in by my sister's account (May)...the above comment is actually from me, sorry!

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  41. is there nothing you can't do!? i lub it!

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  42. the blue lace top is really really nice. love the color and how you paired it over blacks. very chic look. :)

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  43. Wow that looks amazing! Whoever said that navy and black shouldn't go together was a fool. You should take a photo of the back too!

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  44. love love love the deep blue of the tunic. handmade? evvveen better. lovely.

    x

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