I Got a White Dress!

If you follow me on Pinterest then you might have noticed that I have a board called "I Need a White Dress".

I don't really NEED one, I just thought it would be really nice to have one.  For what occasion?  I have no idea, but I still want one.

So, remember the pile of lacey things I got from Wholeport?  I decided to finally make myself my white dress from that pretty white lace fabric above.

And here it is!

Sorry for the fuzzy photo.
I have something set wrong on my camera~

I ended up using the same pattern that I used for my latest LBD and my red dress but I altered it slightly.

I used bias tape instead of the facings, nixed the sleeves for a summertime look, and deleted the zipper in the back to a bit of flirtiness.

I have absolutely no idea where I'll wear this dress but I really like it.

You saw a sneak peek of this dress on
Tuesday with my sparkly crochet collar~

This lace is so soft and comfortable, no  scratchiness whatsoever that you can sometime get with lace by the yard.  I also love that it's not super duper blinding white but it's not ivory either.  It's somewhere just over the line between the two.

Where do you where lace?  Any ideas?  Leave a comment below.

*This is a sponsored post however I did not receive any remuneration other than supplies and all opinions are my own.

Crochet Back Inset

On Monday I showed you what I did with a front crochet lace inset that I got from Wholeport.  I also received this awesome little piece too!

I guess you could put it in the front as well, but I decided it would look best as an inset on the back of a cute little summer dress.

I have loads of maxi dresses so I decided it was time for something a little more casual.  I used the same basic tunic top pattern that I used on Monday but this time I lengthened it.

I used View C
but made it longer~

I used the same technique as the tunic from Monday.  I just put the top together as usual, minus the back neck facing.  I stitched on the inset and then did the side seams, armhole facings, and hem.

Make sure to overlap the shoulder seam
just a bit~

Once it's sewn down, trim the fabric underneath away~

It's a little plain in the front on it's own but it's easy to jazz up with a great necklace and my favourite sandals.

You can find this inset over at Wholeport.com for less than $2.  Check out their Lace/Applique section for more fun pieces too!



What style do you like best for summer?  Maxi dresses or short dresses?  Leave a comment below~

*This is a sponsored post however I have received no remuneration other than product and all opinions are my own.

Crochet Collar

Next up for lace week is the super cute sparkly crochet collar you see on top of my lace pile from Wholeport.

I love the sequins on it.

You could sew this directly onto a blouse or other top but in order to give you the most options here's the easiest thing to do.

Just add a hook onto the back corner!  You don't even need an eye~

Now I can wear it with any top or dress I feel like.

You can find this item over at Wholeport for less than $2 each!

*This is a sponsored post however I did not receive any remuneration other than supplies and all opinions are my own.

Summer Tunic

This week is Lace Week here at Etcetorize!!  Take a look at all of the fun goodies that Wholeport sent me this month.

We're going to start with this awesome crocheted inset.

Only $1.99!

Don't you love the flowers?

It even has it's own built in closure!

I started with this pattern and some batik type cotton I had on hand.

I made View C but lengthened it.

I started by making the top just as I normally would but left out the front facing.  Then I added the crocheted inset right on top.

Making sure to overlap the shoulder seam just a bit.

I stitched it on, cut away the fabric underneath and then completed the side seams, armhole facings, and hem as usual.

Tah dah!  Super cute casual tunic to wear all summer long!

I was out in the garden so please ignore that green leaf
and my farmer's tan~

Come back tomorrow to find out what else I make with my Wholeport lace stash!

This project was featured here:

Spice holder

I was putting my groceries away the other day and realized my box of crackers was empty so took it out of the cupboard to recycle.

Then I went to put some other things away and got frustrated with all the little spice packets everywhere.

Then I realized a funny coincidence....they were the exact same width as the cracker box!

So, you know I just had to make something with the box right then and there~

Here's what you need to make your own:

Materials:
-1 box
-pretty paper
-craft knife, pencil, ruler, and cutting mat (or scissors)
-glue and sponge brush

Steps:
1) Draw out the shape of your box before you cut.  Measure about 2.5" from the bottom on one side and draw a line across.

2) On the opposite side, measure and draw a line about 4" up from the bottom.

3) On the sides, draw a diagonal line to connect the lines you've just drawn.

4) Now just carefully cut along all of your lines with a craft knife.

You should end up with something that looks like this:

5) Use your box as a template to cut out your paper, one for each side, including the inside.

6) Paint some glue onto the sides and adhere your papers.

And you're done!

It's a little thing but it makes me feel organized~

Anyone out there who actually knows how to cook probably doesn't use these spice packets, but I rely on them heavily.  If you're like me...tell us how you keep the packets from spreading throughout your cupboard.  Leave a comment below~