exact same old simplicity 2389 bodice with the Heidi skirt. liberty print (although I can’t keep in mind which one). Edit: It’s Rachel de Thames. And, of course, piping. (Nice fat piping on this one!) The zipper turned out well… Read More... "I bet this looks familiar"
It’s not a shirtdress, however …
I had to have it. You understand why, don’t you? First off — those little button flaps! Adorable! I really, truly hope they really button, however if they don’t, well, I have ways of MAKING them button. I’ve made variations… Read More... "It’s not a shirtdress, however …"
doesn’t this sound cool?
Do you know what this dress is made of? It’s made of reclaimed audio tape. And, even cooler, it’s playable. You can hold tape heads in your hands and run them over the dress, and noise will come out! This… Read More... "doesn’t this sound cool?"
The response to a concern nobody seems to Ask
So a concern I frequently present to myself in idle hours (not that I have any type of “idle hours” anymore; “idle forty seconds” is the most I can hope for) is: is there a garment you might wear in… Read More... "The response to a concern nobody seems to Ask"
Vacation thoughts
I’m on vacation! That is, I’m in St. Augustine, Florida, with my mom, sister, as well as child (and two aunts who show up today), as well as my sibling as well as his fam this weekend. So far I… Read More... "Vacation thoughts"
Today’s Pattern Story: advance 5247
Blue: With these new “grab-bag” pockets, you never know what you’ll get! Last time I got a baby alligator! Red: I should have brought my safety goggles today. (Today’s pattern from Fancywork on Etsy.) Share this: Twitter Facebook Like this:… Read More... "Today’s Pattern Story: advance 5247"
Utterly excellent
Ingrid (and Erin, and Mary Beth, and Livebird, and Lisa, and Cindy) sent me this link, to Jodie’s selvedge dress: This is, as you can plainly see with your own eyes, magnificent. I hereby crown Jodie Queen of Doing amazing… Read More... "Utterly excellent"
Stealth liberty of London?
I feel like this fabric (at Mood) is a liberty print, but I can’t find verification of it: I purchased some (because duh, and because I hadn’t spent my fabric allowance for February OR March) and it doesn’t feel like… Read More... "Stealth liberty of London?"
New book Help?
So … I have a new book coming out next year. It’s called The Hundred Dresses, as well as it’s about the most iconic gown styles of our age, as well as exactly how as well as why to wear… Read More... "New book Help?"
Thanks, Maureen!
regular reader Maureen (also known as vintage Grace) has a new book out, about that time of wandering in the wilderness known as “1970s fashions”. and she gives us a shout-out in the blogliography, so thanks, Maureen! I have to… Read More... "Thanks, Maureen!"