VIntage May guest: iCandy Handmade

Today's Vintage May guest is a fellow Project Run and Play All-Stars designer-Jen and Autie from iCandy Handmade! Not only do they have dozens of adorable kids clothing tutorials-but they REALLY can rock the tutorials for women, too! I am in awe of their talent...and have more than a few of their cute tops on my to do list! (I've had some bookmarked since pre-Pinterest days. Oh, the good ol' days.) I NEED to make one of these asap-and this one too, while I'm at it. Plus, they are super sweet-just like the name of the blog! lol!

Make sure to skedaddle on over to the iCandy Handmade blog to see more of this absolutely darling mod dress! I'm in love with the fabric, trim, tie...the whole she-bang!

And please, pin from her blog, not mine! Thanks! 

Hop on over to Skirt as Top so that you see what her guest, the lovely Miranda from One Little Minute, made. It's ah-mazing.

Vintage May: feedsack Geranium with peter pan collar

More Vintage May is on the way! We've got one more week of the fun-I can't wait!

So is it just me, or was Miss Charlotte MADE for vintage style clothing? Her little cherub face and curly pigtails...she just kills me. :D For her look I nabbed this awesome feedsack fabric from Joanns and made her a Geranium dress out of it. (this is like my 5th geranium...I heart that pattern) I went with the cap sleeves because they're adorable, easy, and easy. Did I mention easy? I drafted a peter pan collar for it, and added navy blue piping before sewing it up. (see this tutorial for some tips on drafting/sewing a pp collar) Then I sewed a piece of bias tape right under the collar, and tied it in a sweet bow.

I love the bright red candy-like buttons on the back! And the piggies. Sheesh.

 

I also shortened it a bit to show off those cute toddler knees! I sewed up a size 2T and chopped off about 2.5" before hemming it up.

Now enjoy the rest of our vintage photo shoot!

 

 

Also, you have GOT to see Kristin's gorgeous swing jacket she made for her daughter-we both must be crushing on gingham lately!

vintage may guest: Alida Makes

Today's Vintage May guest is the charming and funny Alida, from Alida Makes! I count her blog among my tip top fave list-she is an amazing seamstress, and I love reading what she writes, she makes me feel right at home. (she's southern, so that makes sense, right? :) She is always encouraging and positive (and made me tear up with this post) I adored her Calling All Kids series-she is an awesome momma-always sewing for her kids tastes-which I need to do more (which means much more pink...) Plus...she has a daughter named Charlotte so that makes her even awesomer. ;-) Oh and did I mention she is amazing at creating her own fabric!?

So in short, hop on over to Alida's blog to see her awesome Doli tank-made with the most fantastic vintage raccoon fabric, ever. Swoon!  I am in love with it.

And please, pin from her blog, not mine! Thanks!

And of course, click over to Skirt as Top so that you can check out the vintage goodness from her guest, the amazing An from Straight Grain!

Vintage May guest: Melly Sews

Today's Vintage May guest is the prolific Melissa from Melly Sews! Sheesh. I am in awe of this lady. She is a superstar! Not only does she REALLY know how to sew...she has an amazing pattern line, works magic with her computer skillz and know-how, and has so much fantastic sewing knowledge that she graciously shares on her blog! Whenever I have a sewing question, her blog is one of the first I search! I am always in awe of what she accomplishes! *cough* superwoman *cough*

Make sure to hop over to Melissa's blog to see her fabulous board shorts and shirt-the shirt is made from a vintage pattern, and the board shorts are a sneak peek at one of her fabulous patterns coming out soon!

And please, pin from her blog, not mine! Thanks!

As usual, I'll steer ya over to Skirt as Top so that you can check out the adorable Gatsby-inspired outfit Heidi from Elegance and Elephants made. It's ah-mazing.