Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Design for Shabby Apple

My dream is to one day have my clothing manufactured and sold in stores.  The thought of seeing a girl pass me on the streets wearing a piece that I designed would be amazing!  (I would probably make a fool of myself and tackle her down telling her how much I think she is the bomb.com for wearing my clothes)

While I have a few things on the back-burner that would help me achieve this, I know that it might be a while before I have the time and resources to see this dream become a reality.  So in the meantime, I am crossing my fingers that I might get a little taste of this with the help of Shabby Apple.

I know I'm waiting till the last minute to enter, but I am submitting the following 3 skirts and 1 dress to the Shabby Apple Dare to design competition:
(I read and reread their rules and regulations on the contest and it never said anywhere that you could only submit one design, so I think I'm good to go)

 Navy Pinwheel skirt

The Pinwheel Skirt would also be available in this mustard color

 
The Gilded Skirt

The Lace for Days Skirt

The Lavender Love Dress

If one of my designs are chosen in their top 15, I would be so very grateful for your support (in the form of votes)!  I'll keep you posted on how things go!

And just curious, if you could pick one of these 4 designs, which one would be your favorite?



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60 comments:

  1. SuzanneAugust 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    That is fantastic!! Good luck!! I'll certainly vote for you... My favorite of your entries is the Navy Pinwheel skirt with a close second being the Lavender Love Dress.

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  2. JeanetteAugust 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Good luck! May favorite is the lace for days skirt.

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  3. Savanna August 9, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I would pick the lace for days skirt! Good Luck!

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  4. Ie LingAugust 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I'm in love with the Lace for Days skirt!

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  5. Nina - Living InAugust 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love the lace for days skirt followed closely by the lavender love dress. Good luck!

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  6. Carmel ElizabethAugust 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Neat! My favorite is probably the lace for days skirt, or the pinwheel skirt. LOVE!!

    Hope you win! I will vote for you when the time comes. :)
    ~bree

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  7. ButtonMadAugust 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    All are great but your lace skirt is out of this world - something very timeless and romantic about it. Love the pleated one too but I am terrible at ironing so it would never look as good again! Best of luck.

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  8. Heidi & Scott SmithAugust 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hey Leanne! I somehow just now saw this blog. SOOOO cute! I happen to love your lace for days skirt and the pin will.

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  9. Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNightAugust 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Way to go!!! I hope you win!! I love all your tutorials and designs! I would pick the lace for days and the striped dress! Those are my favs!

    xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

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  10. Sara DAugust 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I LOVE the lace for days skirt as well, it looks really high-end!

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  11. NatalieAugust 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I love the pinwheel skirt. I still have your tut bookmarked for me to try it out.

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  12. Stephanie LynnAugust 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love the pinwheel skirt! The lace skirt is also lovely but much less practical.

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  13. BreAugust 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love love love the lace for days, but I think the pinwheel skirt would be more flattering on me...good thing that one is adorable too! :)

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  14. Brooke TAugust 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the lace for days and navy pinwheel skirt! Oh my goodness I have a feeling you'll win!

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  15. The Brown FamilyAugust 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love the lace skirt! I hope you win, your work is amazing and I wish there was a place to buy the clothes you design!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love the Lace for Days!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love them all, but if I had to choose one... I'd select the navy pinwheel. Good luck!

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  18. Annie.August 9, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    lace skirt for sure! do you know how many times i've seen that on pinterest? at least a dozen!

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  19. OliviaAugust 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The lace skirt is my favorite. Good luck!

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  20. Alisa F.August 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Lavender Love or Lace for Days. You are amazing. :)

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  21. Kaela CusackAugust 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    love the pinwheel skirt! it looks so comfortable, timeless, and flattering for all figures.

    i can't wait to order one!

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  22. Normal MomAugust 9, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    After I lose about 15 pounds, I totally want to make a Lace for Days skirt. The gilded is a close second. Good luck! I think it's wonderful that you are jumping in and taking steps to achieve your goals! You rock!

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  23. CecilyAugust 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love the lace for days skirt!!! I have been looking for the right lace to make my own!

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  24. BriannaAugust 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I LOVE the lace for days skirt, I would DEFINITELY buy it!!! (: Good luck!

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  25. JenniAugust 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Good luck to you! I love Shabby Apple and have several pieces from there...I would totally buy that striped dress of yours and the lace skirt. Rooting for ya!!!

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  26. Morgan HageyAugust 9, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    If I had to pick ONE, I'd pick the lavender love dress, but I love them ALL!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    The Pinwheel skirt is a stunner, especially in navy. But I have a Shade dress that reminds me a lot of your Lavender Love dress, and your dress looks just about perfect for summer, so right now that's the mood I'm in. Best of luck! I've been checking your blog every now and then for a while--I really like that it's real and not so cutesy-pie. Real is good.

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  28. AshleyAugust 9, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I love them all but either Lace for days or the The Lavender Love Dress. I wish there were more casual summer dresses out there that worked for me.

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  29. EricaAugust 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    i totally would buy all of them!! i think my favorite are the pin wheel and lace for days skirt. both are stunning and i would buy them off your body if you were selling!! DARLING!

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  30. AngelaAugust 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Good luck. I think they are all great!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    The blue pinwheel or the lace for days skirts. They are all so lovely. Good luck!

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  32. Jennifer SharpeAugust 9, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I think the winner of the competition would be the pinwheel skirt, it's very shabby apple. The one I would love to wear is the lavender love dress. Your so talented, Good Luck!

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  33. SewPetiteGalAugust 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    They are all beautiful creations but my favorite is the Pinwheel Skirt :)

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  34. GenelleAugust 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I am having a hard time choosing between the lace for days skirt and lavender love dress, they are my faves! All of the designs are great. You have a wonderful eye for fabric and style.

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  35. LizzyAugust 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    My favorite is the navy pinwheel skirt!

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  36. LyndseyAugust 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Gilded hands down. That is the reason I stuck your blog on my reader. When I get up the courage (and maybe practice a few less scary skirts) I am going to take it on.

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  37. LakshmiRPAugust 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Good luck to you, i have sent my entry too,

    Anarkali Kameez which can be worn as a dress in itself or can be paired with churidhaar or leggings. To view, click HERE

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  38. Natalie | Make Today GreatAugust 9, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I hope you get picked! I wish I could buy the lacey pencil skirt! Or the knit dress! Both are absolutely gorgeous!

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  39. chocolateAugust 10, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    My fav is the Gilded Skirt...All the best! ;)

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  40. Heather JAugust 10, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    That would be an amazing oportunity. Good luck girl! Oh and I love them all but if I had to choose one I'd go with lace for days.

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  41. TrinaAugust 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    You would be PERFECT for Shabby Apple designs! I would love the Lace for Days skirt!

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  42. HollyAugust 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love them all! I'm thinking my favorite is probably the navy pinwheel...but the lavender love dress is right there too! I know I've said this before, but someday I want to pay you to design & make all of my clothes! :)

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  43. Andrea SmithAugust 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    oooooo I hope you win! I love your skirts and dresses and I would love to be able to purchase all of them! I will definitely vote for your designs! Crossing my fingers!

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  44. GlitzGlamMayhemAugust 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    You have amazing design sense, and your designs can be worn to the office, to dinner, on the weekends... It's hard for those of us who can't shop in Juniors anymore and don't quite fit into the Misses yet. I would for SURE buy your clothes! Good luck!
    -- Jillian @ http://www.glitzgm.com/

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  45. C...HAugust 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I have always drooled over your lace for days skirt and the lavender love dress :) I think either would be awesome & you could do different colors for each :) Good LUCK!! keep us posted on when to start voting :) I would be the happiest person ever to be able to purchase these!!!

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  46. Aynna banahnaAugust 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    The Pinwheel skirt is the best and I think most original design you have up there. I love it! And if I were more of a seamstress, that would be on my list to make!

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  47. RebeccaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Love the Gilded Skirt, the Lace for Days Skirt, and the Lavender Love Dress. I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite out of those three!

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  48. Erin CapleAugust 10, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    They are all beautiful but I would have to say the Lace for Days skirt or the Lavender Striped dress!

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  49. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I'll definitely vote for you! I think I'd pick the Lace for Days skirt as my fave!

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  50. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Best wishes in the contest. Honestly, they are all truly beautiful pieces. If I had to choose a favorite it would be Lace for Days or Pinwheel Skirt. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Good luck!

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  51. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I will definitely be voting! My favorite is the Lace for days skirt :)

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  52. JennAugust 15, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    love them all but my favorite is the lace for days skirt

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  53. cristenAugust 15, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    my first choice would be the lace for days skirt then the pinwheel skirt. both supes cute. i'll totes vote for you if you make it in the top 15 :) good luck!

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  54. PJ & SANDRAAugust 16, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Oh my gosh I am so excited! I hope you get it! I love the lace skirt and am obsessed with the love dress. You are so amazing!

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  55. Emma FrancesAugust 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I can't decide between the lace and the navy pinwheel skirt...they are all AMAZING though! It would be awesome if you made it into the top ten and I would most definitely vote for you! Good luck! And if not, I would totally buy any one of these cute skirts/dresses from you! {randeashby.blogspot.com}

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  56. AAugust 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    LLOOOVVEEE the lace skirt and dress-- can you ppaaallleeeaassseeee make them for me!?... like yesterdayyyy?! :)

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  57. Jesse PetersenAugust 23, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    blue pinwheel!

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  58. annetteAugust 25, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Will definitely vote for your designs! We made a black version of your gilded skirt for one of my girlies.... She LOVES it and gets oodles of compliments when she wears it :). Wish we lived closer so you could see her walking down the street -- or more likely bump into her in the grocery store -- that's where you see people on rural NC!! Good luck and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creativity with us.

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  59. MelonieAugust 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    lace for days, and could i have your body to go with it please? thanks! :)

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  60. JenningsJune 16, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Great Design,Great Post,Loved your design,Keep up the good work.Keep Updating,
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