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I love the old sailor dresses from the 1950s. When I finished sewing it I showed it to my mom and she was like, “I used to wear one of those when I was a kid.” So that was kind of funny. After lots of bribing, I finally got my little brother to help me with the photo shoot and I am now 2 candy bars short because of it. He’s wearing the pea coat that I made. I hope you like it. :)
I started my own blog. Here it is if you would like to see it. :) http://www.esther-fromthesticks.blogspot.com/
I take all my own photos with a tripod and self timer.
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Jan 16, 2011, 11.47 AMby bannaboo
What pattern did you use?? it looks super Gorgeous!!!
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Jan 19, 2011, 02.44 AMby melonhead
Thank you! I actually used my own pattern. :)
Nov 18, 2010, 02.49 PMby miledo
Very nice (((= And photos are just like from the magazine which suggest something to buy and after looking to it you are absolutely sure you want it =DD
Apr 19, 2010, 03.19 AMby seussian
Pattern? Please tell. Could you please be less amazing? Seriously, I mean it. Your awesome. God bless
Apr 15, 2010, 04.21 AMby sewinl0ve
How creative! The photos tell a story and an awesome one at that! It makes me feel like I’m in a movie! Your brother must be very cool to do the shoot with you – my little bro used to beg me to let him wear my Rainbow Brite swimsuit when he was 3… lol Ya gotta love little boys who love their sisters ;o)
Apr 14, 2010, 03.47 PMby calicocouture
This is so adorable! And your photos are fantastic.
Apr 8, 2010, 05.00 AMby seasidelaundry
Yes, this is good. This is all so very good! I, too, lived in IN for 2 years & never met a seamstress…so you are doing your state proud. These garmets, the photos-I love them!
Apr 8, 2010, 02.15 AMby pteradactylkat
I’m not saying anything new here, but this photo and those outfits are positively darling. And even coming from a pessimist like myself, you are one very talented young lady!
Mar 26, 2010, 10.06 PMby madebymalwina
I really love your creations – just added you to my friends, to stay up to date, if you don’t mind :-)
Mar 20, 2010, 07.52 PMby prairieponygirl
OMG! I love your photography! And that dress is amazing!
Mar 17, 2010, 04.15 PMby helenadoll
gorgeous dress, but it looks so chilly!
Feb 14, 2010, 09.04 PMby pfutzenkind
Looking at ypur pictures is a great pleasure for the eyes. It is playful and I can feel the creative energy in your creations. It’s fun but perfectionism. Very well.
Feb 12, 2010, 10.17 PMby eliwer
i love the session! and the dress is charming
Feb 12, 2010, 08.30 PMby bjorgg
I like I like! This is perfect, both the clothes and the photography, nice job ;)
Feb 9, 2010, 03.33 PMby gonnange
your creations & photos just WOW me. you’re so talented and yet so young! keep up the amazing work :D
Feb 7, 2010, 08.57 PMby lizajane09
These photos are incredible! You are so talented.
Feb 7, 2010, 06.01 PMby rebeccalady
i absolutely love your photography and creations!!
Feb 6, 2010, 08.53 PMby mema79
wow…really nice dress and beautiful photos
Feb 6, 2010, 08.07 AMby sarsaparilla
I was just about to start making a sailor dress when I saw this! Great dress and beautiful photos :)
Feb 6, 2010, 08.01 AMby ranjani
I love browsing through your projects just to check out the photography. The first few images remind me very much of the Baudelaire orphans from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Well done on the sailor dress. So classy!
Feb 5, 2010, 07.55 PMby sew-fabulous
I always love your pictures.. and the dress and the coat are very very nice. You do great work!
Feb 5, 2010, 06.13 PMby skwarynia
Really great work!Amazing dress and pics are just great:)
Feb 5, 2010, 05.59 PMby marliesbs
Great photography!! love the skirt…
Feb 5, 2010, 03.54 PMby sunnilj9
I love the playfulness of the photos! The dress looks superb!
Feb 5, 2010, 03.08 PMby ashchaser
As always I LOVE THIS!
Feb 5, 2010, 02.59 PMby wzrdreams
Your photos just made my morning!!!!! I am so glad you live in the sticks! Keep making clothes and taking pictures!
Feb 5, 2010, 02.50 PMby pinup
beeeeeeautiful!!! wonderful photos!
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Feb 5, 2010, 02.34 PMby krabbe1990
Oh I really love the little story you are telling with the photos – That’s great! It makes the clothes come alive!! Awesome work!
Feb 5, 2010, 02.04 PMby susanne2011
Great dress and love your photos! I just have one remark: with your next creations, maybe you could take some close-ups, so we can see the details on your creations a bit better! But I am also very impressed about your talent. I wish I would have started sewing when I was your age!
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Feb 5, 2010, 06.36 PMby melonhead
Thank you. Yeah I know I need to to that. I was feeling too lazy to go take more ; )
Feb 5, 2010, 01.42 PMby anio
Amazing photos and very cute dress!
Feb 5, 2010, 01.25 PMby ink
Fantastic! I have photo’s of my mother in sailor outfits (She is northern Italian) back in the late 30’s and early 40’s in Italy….. I think that the sailor dress is/was a universal icon. I love your dress and your photo’s are beautiful!