Hello sweet friends! Happy Friday. I hope you are all well. These photos show hair that desperately needs a cut. A sleeve that hits at the fullest part of my arm AND my slip is showing. But imperfection can still be lovely. I've been wanting to incorporate more housedresses into my summer wardrobe. They are so cool and easy! So here is A Twirly Blue Strawberry Dress. Butterick 6522 I used a vintage-inspired reproduction pattern, Butterick 6522 that I found at an estate sale. It went ... View the Post
A Fun 1940’s Apron
Hello dear friends! Welcome to another edition of Fashion Friday. Recently my sweet friend Sandy, of Quill Cottage Studio, cleaned and organized her creative space. She came across A Fun 1940's Apron pattern that she thought I might enjoy. Detroit Free Press Pattern 8328 Years ago newspapers, in an effort to gain devoted readership, offered various sewing and crafting patterns. The patterns were provided for free right in the newspaper or offered for a minimal cost through mail-order. ... View the Post
A Lavender Regency Dress
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special edition of Fashion Friday. Today we are celebrating the divine Miss M wearing A Lavender Regency Dress. A Lavender Regency Dress Miss M is the absolutely lovely girlfriend of Sweet Guy. She is also set to "graduate" tomorrow. She and Sweet Guy will be attending UNT together in the fall. Miss M has plans to become a high school art teacher. She is immensely talented and creative! Simplicity 4055 The dress was created with a cotton vintage ... View the Post
A Blouse A Grandmother Would Love
There is a vintage sewing group on Facebook that is hosting a Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge this May. The object is to: Create A Grandma Inspired Look using stash or thrifted fabric, patterns, and notions. This challenge has my name written ALL over it. I've been wanting a few new blouses for spring. This first attempt I'm not gonna lie, it is A Blouse A Grandmother Would Love. Simplicity 4603 I purchased the vintage Simplicity 4603 pattern at an estate sale last year. If I remember ... View the Post
The Armistice Blouse
Hello sweet friends! Are you ready for another round of Fashion Friday? Today I bring you The Armistice Blouse. I have made it in the traditional white style as well as a striking French blue. The Armistice Blouse The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were ... View the Post
Easy To Make Fabric Headband
Hello, sweet friends, I hope you are enjoying good weather and happy spirits! This is a fast and fun Fashion Friday tutorial. You can create an Easy To Make Fabric Headband. The Supplies I know many of us are longing to visit our hairdressers once again. My fine, thin hair grows VERY fast. I've already cut my bangs twice. My highlights now are almost halfway down the side of my head. With the humidity rising, I needed a solution to keep my hair looking tidy. For those of you who may need ... View the Post
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