vintage may: beautiful handsewn dress (that i thrifted!)

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

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 guest: sanae ishida

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

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 2014!

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...]