Hi Friends! Long time no see! I’ve been in a bit of a sewing funk lately with a lack of sewjo. It may be because it’s summer and the heat and smoke from the wildfires are killing it or that my husband is off for the summer (he’s a teacher). Or …. maybe I burnt […]
1950’s Style Ames Jeans and Harrison Shirt
Hi friends! One of my favorite things is to take modern patterns and put a retro spin on them. Two such patterns are the Cashmerette Harrison shirt and the Cashmerette Ames Jeans — both classic separates that happen to be in my size. Two of my favorite vintage bloggers are Tasha (By Gum, By Golly) […]
A Red Gingham 1940’s Dress [Vogue 8811]
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Hi there, friends! *Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali Fabrics blog* Have you ever dreamed about a dress and then found that it turned out exactly as you imagined it would once you’ve sewn it? That’s me with dress. Since last summer I thought that this 1940 dress pattern (Vogue 8811) would […]
The Embroidered Zig Zag Dress
Hello friends! I’m super excited to share this dress! It was a dream of mine to create and I finally got around to putting it on and taking photos of it. I was sewing a red velvet 1920’s coat at the same time as I was sewing this dress and loved how the two paired […]
DYLG2 WINNERS!!
Hello! It’s time for me to announce the winners of the Dress Like Your Grandma challenge. As stated in this challenge’s description, this is a non-competitive sewing challenge and not a contest. That means that there was no voting and no competition involved in choosing the prize winners. Winners were chosen randomly by me, using […]
Dress Like Your Grandma 2 FINAL PROJECTS
Hello Everyone! It’s been quite an amazing journey for this years’ Dress Like Your Grandma challenge. It’s been so heartwarming reading your family stories and experiences as you’ve shared your projects with family members. I’ve loved getting a peek at your photo albums and watching you recreate treasured photographs. Although the basis of this challenge […]
The DLYG Mid-century Patio Dress
Howdy Friends! Well, I managed to cross a “goal dress” off my list with this years’ Dress Like Your Grandma dress! I bring to you my patio dress! The stars very much aligned to make this dress. I discussed this more fully in my “plans” post. I recently unearthed photos of my grandma in one […]
The Wildflower TLC Caftan
Hi friends! This is my latest installment of the “Summer of Caftan.” There will also be the “Summer of Gingham” heading your way soon. I do have several finished projects yet to blog, but eventually they’ll make it here. I finished a lengthy project with multiple pieces recently and was sewing like a madwoman. My […]
DLYG 2: Deadline Extension
Hi Everyone! I’ve extended the deadline for this years’ Dress Like Your Grandma sewing challenge to MAY 15, 2018. I hope an extra 2 weeks will help us all finish up our projects! 🙂 If you’re planning on entering your project for giveaway prizes, make sure to do one of three things: Send your photo(s) […]
DLYG2: My Plans
Howdy friends! If you’re joining us for this year’s Dress Like Your Grandma challenge, how is your project coming along? We’re about midway through the challenge and I’ve already seen some finished projects popping up. Y’all are some dedicated and productive sewists! It’s also been so amazing as well as heartwarming to view your family […]
The Peach Tree Shirtdress [McCall’s 6891]
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Hi Friends! I’m very into sewing for spring right now and this shirtdress was on the top of my queue, so I had it cut and sewn within two days! Just in time to wear it on Easter. I have a backlog of projects that are already photographed to share with you, but being sick […]
SPONSORS for the Dress Like Your Grandma 2 Sewing Challenge
Hi Friends! I’m so happy to share the amazing prizes for DYLG2 from our generous sponsors! Winners will be drawn randomly and prizes will be given away after the challenge’s deadline. For more details on this challenge and how you can participate, check out this blog post. Sponsors Blackbird Fabrics — $50 CAD Gift Certificate The […]
Announcing the Dress Like Your Grandma 2 Sewing Challenge!
The “Dress Like Your Grandma!” 2 Challenge The Idea This is a vintage sewing challenge where family history can inspire your wardrobe. Take a photo of your grandma (or your grandpa, great-grandma, mom, aunt, someone else’s grandma — you get the idea!) and re-create an outfit or piece that they are wearing. Many of us […]
A Barkcloth Charlie Chaftan
Hi friends! No, it’s not summer yet. I’m just getting a head start on my summer wardrobe! I’m envisioning myself wearing caftans and muumuus in tropical prints and flitting around the ranch with a banana daiquiri in hand. I probably won’t be glamorously lounging around with cocktails, but I can tell you that I’ll be […]
The Polka Dot New England Dress
Hi there friends! I’m going to start off this post with pointing out that I didn’t use the right fabric for this dress pattern, so it has some issues. The issues don’t stop me from wearing it though! This pattern needs a fabric with more weight than this lightweight cotton shirting that I used for […]
The Wildflower Peasant Dress [Vogue 9106]
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Hello friends! This is the last of my backlogged sewing projects. I do have a couple of recently made and as yet unworn dresses to photograph and share soon. But this dress was made last summer. Yes, last summer! I got around to photographing it in the fall and am now finally sharing it with […]
The Cold Rayon Dorothy Lara Dress
Good afternoon, friends! Or morning or evening as it might be where you are! 🙂 Today, I’m sharing my first 100% finished make of 2018 (I know, I’m out of order….). I do have a couple of in-progress projects, but this one is complete. This is my FIFTH Dorothy Lara dress (the others, here). It’s […]
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