Hello friends! *Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali Fabrics blog* I’ve been a fan of 1920’s fashion nearly my entire life, but it’s only been the last five or six years that I have really gotten into actually sewing and wearing styles from that era. All of my 20’s garments thus far […]
My Dress Like Your Grandma Dress [McCall’s 5864]
Well, hello there! I’m finally sharing my dress that I made for the Dress Like Your Grandma sewing challenge! I intended to share this earlier, but I got so immersed in a huge project that took me much longer than I had imagined. In fact, I was working on it up until the night before […]
Dress Like Your Grandma 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 a […]
Dress Like Your Grandma FINAL PROJECTS
Hello there! What an amazing sewing challenge this has been! I have loved seeing the cherished photographs and inspired makes from each and every participant in this challenge. It’s been lovely getting to know all of these beautiful ladies and I’m so happy to share what they’ve made. Thanks also to our generous sponsors! I’ll […]
DEADLINE EXTENSION for the Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge
Hi, everyone! Just a quick note to let you all know that I’ve talked with a few participants and I have decided to extend the deadline for the Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge to April 24, 2017. That gives you an extra week and weekend to finish up your project and either pin it on […]
{review} Husqvarna Viking Jade 20
Hi, friends! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I got a new sewing machine a few months ago. I had been looking at sewing machines for a couple of years as I figured out what my needs are vs. my wants and decided on a machine that would suit me and […]
A Retro Western Denim Jacket [Butterick 6390]
* Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali & Co blog. Hi, friends! I’m excited to share this denim jacket with you! I’ve been steadily working on filling out holes in my wardrobe and a denim jacket was at the top of my list. It’s such a steady workhorse for casual looks and […]
MY PLANS for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Hi, friends! How is your project coming along for the Dress Like Your Grandma vintage sewing challenge? We have a month left to sew our garments and I don’t know about you, but I haven’t started sewing mine yet. I do have my pattern and fabric now, so I can get going just as soon […]
New Sponsors + Discount Code (DLYG Challenge)
Hi, friends! This is just a quick post to let you know that we have a few new sponsors for the “Dress Like Your Grandma” vintage sewing challenge. Sense and Sensibility Patterns and Muse Patterns have joined us with pattern prizes for participants and Wearing History has provided you with a 20% discount code for […]
INSPIRATION for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Howdy, friends! It’s time to dress like your grandma! Or someone else’s grandma! Or just any vintage photo 1980’s or earlier that you’re inspired to recreate. I’ve had a wonderful time perusing family photo albums searching for photos of garments that I’d love to sew. I’ve loved looking at the treasured family photos participants are […]
SPONSORS for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Hello, friends! I’m excited to share with you the sponsors for this challenge. We have some amazing prizes for participants that will be given away after the challenge’s deadline. Winners will be drawn randomly. For more details on this challenge and how you can participate, check out this blog post. Blackbird Fabrics $50 […]
A Black Velvet 1920’s Sugar Coat
How’s tricks, dames? After a marathon of sewing last week, I finished this fabulous 1920’s coat just in time to wear it to an event the next day. Someday I hope that I won’t be doing last minute sewing the night before. But someday has not yet come…. I wore this coat to an event […]
Announcing the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge!
The “Dress Like Your Grandma!” 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 don’t […]
A 1950’s Plaid Shirtdress [Vogue 9000]
Hello, friends! I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve been sick for the first time in about three years, so I’ve been down for the count. Thankfully, I’m feeling better and have been getting my sewing and blogging on! I also have a fun announcement later this week that I’m excited to share with you. 🙂 […]
The Cherry New England Dress
Hello, friends! Do you ever have a project in mind and then you gather all of the materials to make it, but you don’t? Yeah….that’s this dress! I planned to make this last summer and never got around to it. It was on my sewing list and yet it lingered on the bottom. Of course […]
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