Tag - Dress

A quick pattern review for the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin Dress, that I made in, what else, a pumpkin colored jersey.

An Autumn Jumper Dress the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin

October 27, 2018

Sharing my 3 Variations of the Megan Dress from Tilly & The Buttons, Love at First Stitch book and another 2018 Make Nine project marked off the list.

Megan Dress in 3 Styles

October 12, 2018

Sharing the construction details for my Day and Night Dress challenge three-piece outfit, using Simplicity 2229 and Simplicity 4500.

Constructing My Barbie Insipried Day and Night dress

March 7, 2018

Review of my latest Jennifer Lauren Handmade Mayberry dress, made in a seersucker floral fabric just perfect for Spring weather.

Jennifer Lauren Mayberry in a Spring Floral

February 28, 2018

Sharing my plans for the #2018MakeNine that include patterns from the Tilly & the Buttons Love at First Stitch book and my #VintagePledge patterns.

Sewing Plans for 2018 Make NIne

February 17, 2018

Akram's Ideas: #SMYLY Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress

#SMYLY Sew Over It Vintage Shirtdress

February 3, 2018

Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017

Sew ‘N’ Tell – What I made for Summer 2017

September 24, 2017

A quick recap of all the participants makes for the Colors of the Flag 2017 challenge

Colors of the Flag Challenge Recap

July 16, 2017

Colors of Flags Giveaway Announcement

June 21, 2017

Review of Vintage Simplicity XXX 1950's dress featured a gathered skirt, simple bodice and side zip, made for my artist sister Miss Z.

A Vintage 50’s Dress Made for My Sister Z

May 24, 2017

Announcing the #4thofJulyProudDressProject and #FlagsOfTheWorldDressProject sew-along challenge, the big reveal will be July 1 thru the 7th.

Announcing the Colors of Flag Challenge

May 7, 2017

Easter Spring Dress 2017 is a wrap and here is a quick round-up of all the participants.

Easter Spring Dress 2017 Round Up

April 23, 2017

Revealing my Easter Spring Dress 2017 made using Tracy Reese Vogue 1397 in a lovely monochromatic rose blue fabric.

The Easter Spring Dress 2017 Big Reveal in Blue

April 16, 2017

We've teamed up with McCall Pattern Company for the #EasterSpringDress2017 sewalong. Here's some inspiration from McCalls and a giveaway announcement.

McCall’s Spring Inspiration & #EasterSpringDress2017 Giveaway

March 19, 2017

Inviting you to join the Easter Spring Dress 2017 (#EasterSpringDress2017) sewalong. Participate by making a new dress or outfit by Easter Sunday, April 16.

Announcing the Easter Spring Dress 2017 Sewalong

March 1, 2017

The Little Red Dress Project via @akramsideas

The Little Red Dress Project-Fleece Coco

December 23, 2016

On the Sewing Table , a look at my December 2016 sewing plans.

On The Sewing Table : Dec 2016 Plans

December 11, 2016

A Sew n’ Tell review of my latest makes for October 2016, which includes a skirt, blouse, and sweater.

Sew n’ Tell : Oct 2016 Makes

November 19, 2016

Review of my Megan Nielsen Karri dress pattern featuring multi-panels, a flared skirt and princess seams. Also, the dress in which I used a whole lot of piping.

Reveal of my Megan Nielsen Karri Dress with Piping

November 15, 2016

1940’s inspired shirtdress with sleeves, made with McCalls 4769 pattern out of a pink floral print and dusty rose pink contrast.

Another McCalls 4769 Shirtdress with Sleeves

July 25, 2016

Quick review of my 60’s shift dress made with a vintage floral fabric and vintage reproduction simplicity 1609 pattern.

60’s Shift Dress – Simplicity 1609

July 13, 2016

Review of my latest #vintagepledge pattern Simplicity 7655, which I made a fashionable 60’s day dress from vintage green plaid polyester.

60’s Day Dress – Simplicity 7655

April 20, 2016

Sharing my lovely newly thrifted Isaac Mizrahi dress which is perfect for spring.

Thrifted Spring Isaac Mizrahi Dress

April 11, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Modcloth Office to Outing Dress - Review of my all new Office to Outing Dress from Modcloth. This burgundy dress is perfect for going to the office to a night on the town.

Modcloth’s Office to Outing Dress

March 25, 2016