Doesn\’t Gingham & Grainlines sound like a blog? There are so many _____ & ______ blog names. If you wanted to start a sewing blog but didn\’t know what to call it, you\’re welcome. Anyway, this is the famous and beloved Grainline Archer button-up shirt. I think everyone in the universe has made one. There…
Archives for August 2015
A Victory Patterns Hazel
Look at this, y\’all, sewing plans come to fruition! Given that I didn\’t even finish last year\’s modest #vintagesewingpledge, this may be an unprecedented amount of sewing plan follow through, for me. I said before I wanted to make a couple cute retro dresses, and here we are with a cute retro dress. It\’s like…
A Classic Navy Blazer: The Muslin
You may remember that I put a \”Classic Blazer\” as #1 on my list of fall/winter sewing plans inspired by Kate Middleton. I decided I need to jump into it before I lose my nerve, so this is the very first post in what may end up being a long-ish series as I muddle through…
A Coral Coco
I did it, y\’all, I made a knit thing!! Yay! Everyone has made a Coco already, like years ago. I bought the pattern when it came out and even bought fabric and everything. It took me a few months to buy a twin needle, but I did. And then I let it sit for like…
Sewing & Style Inspiration: Vintage Prep
Last week I talked about my first source of inspiration for this my upcoming sewing, Kate Middleton. Today is part two! via A lot of vintage bloggers (sewing and otherwise), if they wear 50s & 60s styles, tend towards the sort of pin-up, cheesecake styles popularized by clothing companies such as Pinup Girl. I really…