I know, I know, back so soon and with another dress! If pirate treasure map prints aren't your thing, how about dancing bunnies? I've named this dress after the 1948 film Easter Parade, featuring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, because that just seemed like the right thing to do with fabric featuring dancing bunnies and carrots, right? It's another version of the same 40s pattern I've used for my last two dresses. Lots ... Read more »
Vintage Wardrobe
The Cliffs of Insanity dress
First and foremost, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone on all their kind comments about the release of my pattern, Nisse! It's done very well so far and I was a little bit floored to even see it on the top 20 "hot right now" patterns on Ravelry for over a day. Whoa. I don't really expect to design patterns all that often, although I say this having one design about 70% done (although honestly I don't intend to ... Read more »
Singin’ in the Rain dress
I'm singin' the praises of my latest dress! I know, it's yet another dress. I think I've now made as many dresses this year as in the last two combined. Now that I've found a bodice I really love the fit of and can use as a block, I just can't seem to pull myself away from making dresses. It's seriously been the difference between me never wearing dresses in my closet and me not being able to sew dresses fast enough to ... Read more »
Retrolite love! A Classic Hardware jewelry review
I have an affinity for costume jewelry. And while my tastes can vary, I often tend to lean towards the plastics. The colorful, bold baubles of Bakelite, celluloid, and all manner of vintage and retro plastics in-between. Such fun! I had the immense pleasure of being sent a few such wonderful items from a fantastic American-made jewelry company, Classic Hardware. Artist and designer Karyn Cantor started the line in 1995 ... Read more »
Shades of orange, turquoise and a new watch
On Sunday, we attended a lovely brunch for Mel's uncle's 75th birthday. It was held in a gorgeous historic building... and of course we took no photos. In my defense, we got a ride and I didn't want to hold up my sister-in-law's family while we stood there taking photos. But you'll take a few photos of my outfit once we got back home anyway, right?? I built my outfit around the fact that I accidentally painted my ... Read more »
A very vintage Valentine dress
A happy early Valentine's Day to you! Actually, we don't usually do much for Valentine's Day. As a couple, Mel and I historically have never made it a big deal as before we were married it was two weeks away from anniversary, so for 10 years we really just never did anything. One thing I've always loved, however, was vintage Valentine ephemera. Just so cute! So when I saw this vintage-inspired fabric with a heart ... Read more »