Today's Vintage May guest is one of my closest bloggy friends! We met in person last month at SNAP and totally bonded over blogging, sewing, chocolate, non-dancing, and Zac Efron. lol just kidding on that last one. Or am I?... haha. Anyways, Kate from See Kate Sew is so awesome it's almost hard to look straight at her. Kind of like the sun. She … [Read more...]
Vintage May guest: The Cottage Home
May 14, 2012 By 13 Comments
I'm pretty sure our first Vintage May guest doesn't need much introduction! Lindsay writes The Cottage Home blog, and she is one skilled lady! She is always designing the most lovely clothing for her two adorable daughters and son! She has put out some fantastic patterns (I so respect people who can do pattern since I can't!! yet...), and I just … [Read more...]
Vintage notions
May 10, 2012 By 9 Comments
I love using vintage sewing supplies. Notions, patterns, buttons, zippers...Oops forgot to take pictures of my zippers.I love vintage trims because they are so unique compared to most trims these days. I mean you can buy reproductions and such, but I love stumbling upon a gorgeous trim at a garage sale or thrift store. (a lot of these in the … [Read more...]
Vintage May dress
May 9, 2012 By 34 Comments
Are you excited for all the vintagey goodness on it's way? I am! To kick us off a bit, I made a simple dress using some vintage curtains I got at a swap at church. So they cost me free thirty free. (har har, I know) That hairpiece is a bit ridiculously huge and floppy, I know, but I figured I should go all out for this fun little photo shoot. Which … [Read more...]
Vintage pattern with modern fabric
May 8, 2012 By 18 Comments
I love to sew vintage styles with modern fabric-the fresh colors and patterns update a dated pattern instantly! Wouldn't you agree? I wish I'd done that waistband in a different fabric but nothing matched that red. I mean, nothing. That's why I stuck some green buttons on it! Sadie wasn't a big fan of this dress-so I don't know if it will get worn … [Read more...]
Vintage May countdown
May 7, 2012 By 15 Comments
***Check out the winner of the Tie Dye Diva Pattern giveaway here! *** It's no secret: the sewing world loves vintage sheets. Right?As I am one of the sewing world (and maybe the underworld...sewing fight club anyone? Who can unpick a seam the fastest or somethin?), my heart jumps a bit whenever I see a gorgeous vintage sheet while thrifting. Then … [Read more...]
Vintage May series!
May 1, 2012 By 26 Comments
Do you all know Kristin, from Skirt as Top? Well let me tell you how we met. She was on the last season of Project Run and Play, and I absolutely loved her Junebug dress remix, so I emailed her and told her so. We pretty much hit it off and have been emailing constantly ever since! (we almost were able to meet up last month when she flew out to San … [Read more...]