Hello there, friends! I don’t often shop for clothing, which is pretty obvious by this blog. When I do, it’s usually just for undergarments or leggings and maybe a few cardigans here and there. And yes, shoes. I do spend quite a lot of time looking at shoes….. However, I get really inspired by dresses that are […]
The “Frida Does the 1940’s” Outfit
Hola, Amigas! I started this outfit last summer and ta-da! It’s done 8 months later! As I continue delving into my UFO sewing collection, this one is the latest to become a wearable garment, or in this case — an outfit! I used Simplicity 1261, a vintage peasant blouse and skirt pattern from the 1940’s. […]
{review} Sewing Bras: Construction and Fit with Beverly Johnson
Hello there, friends! It’s Lingerie Month over at the Curvy Sewing Collective and I’m happy to report that I have finally delved into the art of bra-making! I’ve been interested in sewing my own bra for a few years now, and I have had a bra pattern and two kits to try my hand at […]
A Chambray Bruyere
Good evening, friends! I’ve been on a mission as of late to finish unfinished projects that have been lingering in my sewing room. This one I started back in 2014…. and it’s finally completed! Although it’s not my favorite make, and I’ll soon tell you why. This is the Deer and Doe Bruyere shirt. It’s […]
A Plaid Three’s A Charm Jacket
Hello, friends! I’m super happy to share my first Decades Everyday Three’s A Charm jacket! I’ve had it on my list for a while to sew a few blazers and this was a good introduction to sewing such a jacket. It also gave me the opportunity to use this gorgeous navy/gold/green Anna Sui wool suiting […]
An Embroidered Washington Dress
Hello, friends! I’m happy to share my first non-tester version of the Cashmerette Washington dress! This is an easy everyday dress with the comfort of a knit bodice and the structure of a woven skirt. It adds possibilities for color blocking and print and color contrasts, all the while making it a super fast and […]
A Wool Crepe New England Dress
Hello, friends! I hope you’re doing well and keeping warm (or cool!) wherever you are in the world. I’m happy to share my latest retro creation — the 1940’s New England Dress from Decades of Style. As the weather here in Northern California is returning to “normal” and we’re experiencing a cold and wet winter […]
A Fuschia Silk Faille Robson Trench Coat [+ Bird Print Appleton Dress]
Hello, friends! I’m astoundingly happy to finally share my silk trench coat with you! I started this coat a year ago and finally completed it. No, I did not work on it for a year — it was a WIP that became a UFO (acronyms!) and then I decided that I needed to finish it […]
My Top 5 Favorites of 2015
Hello, friends! Long time, no see! No, I did not fall of the face of the earth. I’ve just been moving into and renovating my grandparents’ house. I really did not think it would take so long, but it certainly has been an arduous process. We wanted to be in by Christmas as we hosted […]
An Emerald Ruffled Rayon Dress [McCall’s 6503]
Hello, friends! I hope you’re all well wherever you are around the world. It’s been cold and rainy here in drought-stricken California and that certainly is some good news! Since I took these photos a couple of weeks ago, there’s now green grass coming up in the pastures! Yay! Yes…. I did say that I […]
{tutorial} DIY Fabric Belt
Hello, friends! I’m happy to share a tutorial with you today showing you how I make my fabric belts. This tutorial is sponsored by Wawak Sewing Supplies. The tools I used to make this belt can be found on their website. I love to shop at Wawak as they offer great deals on sewing supplies, […]
An Apple Green Appleton
Hello, friends! I sure am behind on photos and blog posts lately! But here I am! Back with my first non-pattern tester version of the Appleton wrap dress! This is my friend Jenny’s first pattern from her new pattern company — Cashmerette Patterns! It’s so awesome and exciting to see her vision come to fruition […]
The Broderie Anglaise Birthday Dress
Hello, friends! I’m super excited to share this dress with all of you! It’s one that I’ve been dreaming of making ever since I set eyes on it’s inspiration and put a plan together to sew it! I call this my “birthday” dress as I bought the fabric with bday money back in May 2014. Yes…. […]
The Hazards of an Ill-Conceived Fabric Stash
I’m in the midst of relocating and organizing my sewing space to a room with more light, but one that is also a wee bit smaller. That means that I really have had to rethink things as my previous basement sewing space doesn’t translate fully to my new room. Moving and setting up my space is […]
The Wonder Woman Dress
Hello friends! I’m so happy to share this dress with you! Yes, another ESP dress, but this time in one of my favorite fabrics — Wonder Woman!!! I bought this fabric earlier this year from Beverly’s. I was never a big fan of Wonder Woman until I read some of the early stories from the 40’s […]
The Athletics Dress
Well, hello there again, friends! I’ve finally started photographing my backlog of projects. I actually haven’t been sewing much at all this past week as I’ve been organizing and setting up my new sewing room. Yes, I changed rooms and houses, but still on my family’s ranch. I’ve been in my new sewing room since about […]
The Succulence ESP Dress
Howdy, friends! I’m so happy to share one of my favorite ESP dresses with you! It seems like it’s been hanging in my sewing room for so long that I haven’t had a chance to parade around in it. I actually have yet another ESP dress to share with you soon as I get to […]
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