Well, I have been at my friend's house sewing all week while my mom was in Bolivia (http://wisechoices2bolivia.blogspot.com/) and let me tell you...we got SO much sewing done.
Our first project was a sheer ball dress (we each made one). This is how mine turned out:
I did the skirt ALL by hand: hem, tucks, gather, 
etc.
etc.My second project was a bodice for a new work dress:
Thirdly we fixed this hat:
To look like this:
And lastly we made a sunbonnet for my little sister:
