Since I have a last-minute spot open today on the vintage may tour, I thought I'd share with you all this dress. I spotted it while thrifting with my sister last week. The color was the first thing that jumped out at me. (you know my love affair with teal) Then I noticed the tiny polka dots. Then the beautiful lace, and sweet collar and tie in … [Read more...]
vintage may guest: sewing like mad
May 20, 2014 By 6 Comments
I just adore today's guest, Mie, from Sewing Like Mad. She has a fresh sense of style and her fabric pairings are so cheerful! Love what she sews up-quirky and always fun. Just how kids clothes should be! I seriously squealed when I saw what she had made for vintage may. I want to sew one of these up, stat. Maybe if we start a petition she'll … [Read more...]
vintage may: striped shirt dress
May 19, 2014 By 30 Comments
Well helloooo there! So lovely to see you again. Welcome back for the second week of Vintage May! This week Kristin and I both sewed something for ourselves! and it was FUN. My first attempt gone awry, I scoured my shelves and found this book, (affiliate link) sent to me awhile ago from a publisher. PERFECT right? I flipped through the pages … [Read more...]
vintage may guest: sanae ishida
May 16, 2014 By 3 Comments
today's vintage may guest is the prolific sanae ishida. I can't remember when I first came across her blog, but I am so glad I did. Everything she makes is so deliberate and true to her sense of style. She sews for herself a lot, and it is SO fun to be inspired by her lovely clothing. She also sews the most gorgeous (and comfy looking) … [Read more...]
Vintage May guest: one girl circus
May 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Today's Vintage May guest is the talented Karen, of One Girl Circus! She's a whirlwind of sewing energy-she's got some serious sewing chops too. I love seeing what's she's up to on Instagram-she's always whipping something gorgeous up! This tee she made made me laugh out loud when I saw it. I would LOVE to have the chance to use her book for my … [Read more...]
vintage may guest: sewpony
May 14, 2014 By 1 Comment
today's vintage may guest is such a lovely gal. Suz from sewpony! I've known Suz for awhile, she's a gifted sewist and has some really adorable patterns she's released! Even a swimsuit pattern that I can't wait to try when it comes out! Her style is so fresh and fun. I loved perusing her dollhouse post while I've been working on mine. chock full … [Read more...]
vintage may guest: lexi made
May 13, 2014 By 2 Comments
You have probably seen Alexia, from Lexi Made, all over blogland-she has an adorable pair of girlies that she sews up the cutest things for! (and a little stud too) Like, literally everything she makes, I say-I'd make/wear that. out loud. to myself. It's embarrassing, but accurate. I just adore her sense of style and her fabric choices are … [Read more...]
vintage may: little wanderers
May 12, 2014 By 34 Comments
Vintage May is here, ladies! (and maybe a few gents? my dad at least. ;) We are starting with a bang! Since I was up visiting K and company last weekend, we planned a shoot with BOTH girls and coordinated...accordingly. After a rough start (Sadie and I butting heads, what's new), we got some gems! Both Kristin and I were snapping away trying to … [Read more...]
Vintage May 2014!
May 1, 2014 By 6 Comments
If you were wondering if Vintage May would be happening again this year.....no need to wonder anymore. Cause...it's most definitely on! My co-host Kristin from Skirt as Top and I have been sewing up some fun vintage inspired stuff and we even have an UBER special photo shoot planned. It's going to be awesome/epic, and I don't toss those words … [Read more...]
Vintage May Round up
May 28, 2013 By 7 Comments
Well, our second round of Vintage May has come to an end. It was amazing, wouldn't you agree? A huge thanks to my co host, Kristin! A blog series is a lot of work, but it's always fun working with her! Hop over to her blog to see her flickr round up! (and hear about our cute girls-they're pen pals and are already fast friends) Also a huge THANK … [Read more...]