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
Spring Fashion Fun
Happy Good Friday friends! We have had a few glorious days this Holy Week. So I decided to create some social distancing Spring Fashion Fun. Spring Fashion Fun Sweet Guy has not complained ONCE about having to stay home. Nor a whimper that his mom is currently homeschooling him and added HOME EC and ART to his curriculum. His Sweet Gal has also sheltered at home for the past three consecutive weeks. So I set up a sweet table in the side garden where they could enjoy an afternoon picnic ... View the Post
Grey Gardens Style 2020
I had to quickly get this posted so you would not think it was an April Fool's Joke. Starting tomorrow on my Instagram page and stories and Facebook I will be bringing you the comedic fashion stylings of Grey Gardens Style 2020. It all began with a simple text between my daughter and me. Just for fun I will be wearing them on my daily walk and posting it. Even better I WANT you to play too. The hashtag will be: #greygardensstyle2020 Grey Gardens Style 2020 Come on, ... View the Post
The Promise of Easter Dress
Hello, sweet friends How are YOU? I hope your week has been filled with sweet moments of simple loveliness. It has been a very productive week at Storybook Cottage. I thought you would enjoy a recent sewing project this Fashion Friday. It is The Promise of Easter Dress. The Promise of Easter Dress I like making a new dress to wear to church on Easter. Although our church is currently closed I have hope we will soon be gathered together again. Having hope and a positive focus is ... View the Post
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