Amy Lostroh

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Just finished another college class (with an A 🤓). SO I AM BACK TO CRAFTING!!!!⁣
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This photo fabric from Minerva is making my life complete right now, and I don’t know how I ever survived without it. I found the designs on Canva, printed them, and added bling. Since I already had all of my supplies on hand, these ornaments were free. Can someone please tell my husband how good I am at saving money?! 😬😂⁣
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Ornaments: Handmade by Me⁣
Pattern: No pattern. Nutcracker Ballet images from @canva ⁣
Fabric: Printable Photo Fabric from @minervadotcom (1262720)⁣
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Current mood: Crushed velvet. 🤗⁣
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Minerva’s new line of crushed velvet is so bomb. It was fun arranging my pattern pieces on this floral and being able to preserve the ombré design of this fabric. ⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: Botanic Bliss crushed velvet from @Minerva⁣
Pattern: Paloma by @tintofmintpatterns⁣
Modifications: I sewed the bottom strap channels together in my bodice. I will side up 1 or 2 sizes next time I make this and then maybe won’t need to do this. ⁣
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Easy-to-sew concert look! 🤗⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Despit

Easy-to-sew concert look! 🤗⁣⁣
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Despite our hectic summer, I whipped this up in no time for the Dierks Bentley concert last night. I’m OBSESSED with the dropped hemline and waistline, and the added back tie is 💋!⁣
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I accidentally made mine a little big so this dress will be much more flattering when I make it again with a form-fitting waist. No reason to fix this since it’s super comfy! Also, the length is perfect for us shorties. I didn’t have to cut anything off before hemming. 👌🏼⁣⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣⁣
Fabric: @joann_stores ⁣⁣
Pattern: The Lilith Dress by @stitchwitchpatterns ⁣⁣
Modifications: None⁣⁣
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INTRODUCING: the vacation outfit I never wore! 🤷🏼‍♀️😅😅⁣
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Worked like crazy to get this sewn up for a family vacation. But then we got to our destination, and I decided relaxing sounded more fun than trying to look pretty. 🤣⁣
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Highly recommend both of these patterns to everyone, especially beginner seamstresses. 👏👏👏⁣
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Outfit: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: @zelouffabrics ⁣
Top Pattern: @puff_and_pencil Draw Blouse with Volume Sleeve⁣
Skirt: @libertylondon Megan Maxi Skirt⁣
Modifications: None. *My top pattern pieces somehow printed smaller and were a few mm smaller than test square. Neck of top is is a little tight when pulling over head so I might try a larger size next time. ⁣
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The debut of my Easter dress! 🐰⁣ ⁣ Yep. You

The debut of my Easter dress! 🐰⁣
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Yep. You read that correctly. I’m posting my Easter dress like 3 months late. 🥹 This is what happens when you have a busy life with 3 kids and decide to go back to college on top of all that. ⁣
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But I had to share my dress bc I love it so much. These sleeves are EVERYTHING! 🤗❤️⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: @moodfabrics Miami⁣
Pattern: Freya from @veronicatuckerthelabel ⁣
Modifications: None⁣
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This silky satin fabric from @libertylondon is one

This silky satin fabric from @libertylondon is one of my all-time faves. 😍 ⁣⁣
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It is SO PRETTY and was the most fun package to open bc Liberty also included so many other special gifts for me. 🥰 This is my second time sewing with Liberty’s silk, and I love it bc it also washes well in the washer on gentle cycle. 🤫⁣⁣
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I’ll probably save this dress to wear for my wedding anniversary bc pink and yellow were my wedding colors. ❤️ ⁣⁣
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Also, shout out to the owners of the yellow house with pink flowers out front for MATCHING MY DRESS!!⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣⁣
Fabric: @libertylondon silk ⁣⁣
Pattern: Helena Dress by @nhpatterns ⁣⁣
Modifications: None⁣⁣
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💚💚Proudly celebrating Women’s History Mont

💚💚Proudly celebrating Women’s History Month with JoAnn Stores!!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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After breast cancer stole my mom away from me, I decided to teach myself to sew as a way to keep her memory alive. An avid seamstress, I know my mom would be so proud to see this dress!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I’m so proud to come from a lineage of women whose flourishing creativity has made the world a more beautiful place. ⁣⁣⁣
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Happy International Women’s Day!!! 🤗⁣⁣⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣
Bodice: McCall’s 7937, no modifications⁣
Skirt: Simplicity 8328. Also added many layers of tulle skirting underneath and a lining that is trimmed in horsehair braid at hemline. ⁣
Large Bow- Self-drafted⁣
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MY JOHANNA ORTIZ DUPE!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ I love e

MY JOHANNA ORTIZ DUPE!⁣⁣⁣
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I love every Johanna Ortiz piece I see. Sadly, my wallet can’t keep up with the gloriousness that is Johana Ortiz SO I MADE MY OWN! 👏👏👏⁣⁣⁣
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Minerva had the perfect linen to recreate a $550 blouse that I NEEDED. This linen is so wonderful that even when it’s wrinkled,it gets all the heart eyes! See my last pic if you don’t believe me! 😍⁣
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Outfit: Handmade by Me⁣⁣⁣
Top: McCalls 7929⁣⁣⁣
Modifications: None⁣⁣⁣
Fabric: Linen from @minervadotcom ⁣⁣⁣
Gold sunflower buttons: @joann_stores ⁣⁣
Skirt: McCall’s 8004⁣⁣⁣
Modifications: No lining and removed interfacing from waistband. ⁣⁣⁣
Fabric: faux suede from @joann_stores ⁣⁣⁣
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💘 MY LOVE DAY LOOK! 💘⁣ ⁣ Green sequins a

💘 MY LOVE DAY LOOK! 💘⁣
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Green sequins and flowers for V-Day bc red felt too predictable. ⁣
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This top started out as a high-low tiered floral dress that I beautifully drafted and accidentally made too small just before installing the zipper. 😭 (Sewing at midnight isn’t always smart.) So I dug out some green sequins and salvaged pieces of the floral fabric to create this top. Sad that my dress didn’t make it, but I love this top! ⁣
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Top: Handmade by Me⁣
Pattern: McCall’s 7957⁣
Fabric: Floral - @rexfabrics, Green sequins- @joann_stores ⁣
Modifications: Used a closed-ended zipper and it still easily slides on. Bust ran large on me so I modified back center seam.

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Dress like a celebrity for cheap❣️❣️❣️

Dress like a celebrity for cheap❣️❣️❣️⁣
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I rounded up my fave designer copycat looks that I’ve created to showcase the beauty of sewing for yourself. DID YOU REALIZE MY LAST MAKE WAS A DOLCE AND GABBANA COPYCAT DRESS?! Swipe for the deets and tell me which look is your fave! 🤗⁣
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My franken-pattern sundress! ☀️☀️☀️⁣

My franken-pattern sundress! ☀️☀️☀️⁣
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Decided to throw together 3 of my favorite patterns for a simple little summery dress. Because I used a beautiful cotton lawn from Lady McElroy, it was a super easy make. ⁣
⁣Dress: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: Lady McElroy⁣
Patterns: Simplicity 7937, Simplicity 8328, Kia Bonollo Cowl dress ⁣
Modifications: Took in bodice a significant amount. ⁣
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The “I Sprained My Foot” look #1! 😬⁣ ⁣

The “I Sprained My Foot” look #1! 😬⁣
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Yup. Sprained my foot. Not sure how, but I threw on some heels for a double date on December 26th and could suddenly barely walk. 🧐 Pain/swelling got significantly worse and has been waking me up at night so I finally went to the doctor this week. Luckily, I don’t hate flats with this outfit. But what will I wear all the other daysssssssss?!?! 😅⁣
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Top: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: @Minerva.com⁣
Pattern: @makeityoursthelabel⁣
Modifications: Reduced space between the front cups and shortened the strap. ⁣
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Today is the day! 🤗 I’ve been keeping this pr

Today is the day! 🤗 I’ve been keeping this project a secret for AGES!⁣
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The kit for this grey coat was just released today over at @minervadotcom It’s a look-alike version of several designer coats I’ve seen online and is the perfect cozy coat! Because it is unlined, it’s also a breeze to sew! ⁣
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Coat: Handmade by Me⁣
All fabric, pattern, and supplies available as a kit from @minervadotcom ⁣
Modifications: None. Fit was perfect for this coat. 👏⁣
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👀PEEP MY $48 EVENING GOWN‼️⁣ ⁣ I fell i

👀PEEP MY $48 EVENING GOWN‼️⁣
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I fell in looooove with my inspiration gown…but not its price. So I bought a pattern on Etsy and ran to @joann_stores for all of my supplies. A few days later, I was spinning around in front of my mirror like Cinderella…in a gown that I saved $350 on because I made it myself. ⁣
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Gosh, I love sewing!⁣
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Also, this is my black-tie wedding guest dress option #2! Keep track of my options bc I need your help deciding which one I’ll wear! 🤗⁣
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Dress: Handmade by Me⁣
Fabric: @joann_stores #18749903 Silky Satin Zen Blue⁣
Pattern: @kianabonollo Cowl dress⁣
Modifications: Made slit 2” higher and cut off 1.75” from top of cowl, as it was just too much extra fabric for my petite frame. ⁣
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Prancing around in “Parrotdise”! 🦜🌴🦜⁣
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@ladymcelroyfabrics has the most gorgeous and vibrant prints! They are one of my fave fabric companies, and I’m especially enamored with this fabric. Animals and flowers on the same fabric?!?! SIGN. ME. UP. 🙋🏼‍♀️⁣
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For this gorgeous parrot and floral fabric, I chose to create an easy 2 piece set! I highly recommend both of these patterns to beginner seamstresses, as they are quite simple!⁣
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2 Piece Set: Handmade by Me⁣
Top: Morning Glory Top⁣
Skirt: The Cali Skirt by @nhpatterns ⁣
Fabric: “Parrotdise” by @ladymcelroyfabrics ⁣
Modifications: I added 5.5” to length of skirt. I might add more next time, as I prefer either really long or really short skirts on myself. 🤷🏼‍♀️⁣
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