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 … [Read more...]
Vintage May: feedsack Geranium with peter pan collar
May 20, 2013 By 68 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
vintage may guest: Alida Makes
May 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
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 … [Read more...]
Vintage May guest: Melly Sews
May 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
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 … [Read more...]
Vintage May Guest: MADE
May 15, 2013 By 2 Comments
Today's Vintage May guest needs no introduction. Seriously. You all know her very well, I'm sure! I am soo excited to welcome the fabulous Dana from MADE to Vintage May! She is the amazing author, blogger, and go-to tutorial gal for most of crafty-blogger-land! I have used many, many of her well written tutorials-the circle skirt is one I am … [Read more...]
Vintage May guest: Delia Creates
May 14, 2013 By 3 Comments
Today's Vintage May guest is downright amazing....Delia from Delia Creates! On top of being super sweet, a fantastic seamstress, crafter extraordinaire-she takes fab-ulous pictures. I aspire to be on Delia's level of photography someday. I loved everything she made when she competed on Project Run and Play-but this outfit was my ultimate fave of … [Read more...]
Vintage May: Gingham "romper"
May 13, 2013 By 34 Comments
Hello there dahling....Vintage May is here! I am so excited! :-DWhen it comes to vintage style, I am especially enamored with the style of the 40's and 50's. So for Sadie's look for Vintage May, I was inspired by this picture and romper! I decided to make it a "faux romper"....basically two pieces made with the same fabric so that when worn … [Read more...]
Vintage May is coming!
May 10, 2013 By 9 Comments
Some of you have asked, so let's put you out of your misery. (cause I know you're moping around waiting for this announcement.... ;) Vintage May is back! For the next two weeks, the fabulous Kristin of Skirt as Top and I will be hosting guests on each of our blogs with lots of..you guessed it...lots of vintage sewing goodness! I cannot wait! … [Read more...]
updated craft room
May 8, 2013 By 72 Comments
Well it's about time. I've been hinting about a craft room makeover-ok makeover is the wrong word....slightly updated craft room. I mean, craft studio....don't I sound legit now? Anyways, it's changed a little from the last time I did an update, (wow that was ages ago) so check that one out if you want to see the difference! For now, let's delve … [Read more...]
Fabric Match-up Giveaway! it’s gonna be epic.
May 6, 2013 By 7 Comments
**this giveaway is now closed! The winner is Tegan Nilles!***Ever stumbled across a project online and wished for the same. exact. fabric they used? Or wished that your favorite sewing bloggers would magically send you an assortment of awesome fabric? (me too) You are in luck if you have ever (randomly) wished for that! Eighteen sewing bloggers … [Read more...]