I\’m like a summery ballerina in this dress, I think–something about a strappy bodice and a full skirt (not to mention the lace-up espadrilles, of course) just feel very ballet to me! Butterick 6453 is a super simple little…

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Nearly all of my skirts were made with an elastic waist pattern... that I lopped the elastic off of and converted to a flat waistband. That doesn't mean I don't love an elasticated skirt though! Holly ...
Y'all. Y'ALL! Everything I have sewn up to this point--all my swimsuits and underwear and bras and dresses and jeans--it was all leading up to this point. This is the best bikini ever made, I am done ...
Years ago I attempted a Closet Core Sophie Bikini, and hated the way the cups fit, so I made a second version, a press-n-seal dupe of my favorite wired bikini top (from Juicy Couture, duh). This black ...
How do family bloggers take such cute photos of their babies?! I (obviously) think these pictures are adorable, because these are my particular children, but... y'all. Trying to get pictures of your ...
I\’m like a summery ballerina in this dress, I think–something about a strappy bodice and a full skirt (not to mention the lace-up espadrilles, of course) just feel very ballet to me! Butterick 6453 is a super simple little…
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Rachel for the Maker Style podcast. (It was so fun, y\’all!) Several of the questions she had for me for about my modern-vintage style–how I got into vintage, how I adapt…
I can tell springtime is here–y\’all used some gorgeous colors this month! The final Social Sew round up is here at last! Coral Bunny Jess used a summery Rifle Paper Co. fabric to make a cold-shoulder \”vacation\” dress and has a great,…
sunscreen, obviously a matching scalloped tote (under $50) a big floppy hat fancy water bottle, totally worth it perfect summery espadrilles (also available in blush!) cool blue shades (only $12!)a fresh new spring scentpretty and practical tinted lips I normally…
Recently I\’ve gotten a few questions like \”where do you find your vintage patterns?\” and \”how much should you pay for a vintage pattern?\” so I thought I\’d do a little post on how I add to my (ever-growing) collection….
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