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...]
STYLO 2!
May 13, 2014 By 13 Comments
I am SO excited to be a part of STYLO's second issue! It's so inspiring and just full of sewing eye candy. Make sure you check it out-and keep your eyes open for my spread! I had a blast sewing and shooting this outfit. All the pattern & fabric sources are in the mag! and a few pics from our first photo shoot that didn't go so … [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...]
snow white lulu dress & boys wallet
May 8, 2014 By 6 Comments
I just got back from a whirlwind trip up to visit Kristin in Portland! (if you were following along on Instagram you got a sneak peek of a combined photo shoot we did with the girls!! prepare for cuteness!) We had so much fun-and ate way too much. (WORTH IT) We happened to time our visit with her daughter's birthday party and so I sewed up a … [Read more...]
lace top and deer leggings
May 5, 2014 By 7 Comments
It seems that the Nessie and Go To Leggings are my favorite pairing of late. especially for kids-so comfy and easy to wear. I made this set for a friend, so no pics on a kiddo...sad day right? The tee I made with LACE sleeves and used it for the binding and pocket as well. You might recognize the lace from this dress, and you might recognize … [Read more...]