I guess I was busy last week! In just a few days, I managed to make these three variations on one dress pattern. I couldnt stop thinking about the perfect summery simplicity of this dress, so I decid...
This week I whipped up a last-minute dress for a wedding tomorrow. I have the hardest time finding something to wear to fancy events! Maybe Im just too picky, but I never seem to be able to find exac...
My Etsy shop is now open with a small selection of handmade items for summer! Most pieces are one-of-a-kind samples available at one size only. The dyed dresses, skirt, and blouse are all resul...
Summer is in full swing and Im taking advantage of this hot and lazy weekend to get back into this blog! Its been a whirlwind summer so far with weekend beach travels, BBQs, and, of course, lots of s...
ERMIE Shift Dresses in Fire Season and Fragment PrintsToday I discovered a new textile designer to love on the wikstenmade blog: Ermie by Jennifer Parry Dodge. Her work really taps in to so many...
I wanted to take a moment to show one of the things Ive been hard at work on. This is the second garment Ive sewn that Ive also subjected to bleach dyeing experiments. I just love this fabric---its s...
Shirt: uniqloShorts: ThriftedBelt: ThriftedShoes: ThriftedIve reached that point where I cant stand to look at anything in my closet. Im sick of bundling up and putting boots on everyday. I cant wait...
Blouse: ThriftedPants: ThriftedBelt: ThriftedBoots: Chelsea CrewNecklace: Made by meI managed to tear myself away from my sewing machine this afternoon to throw on some red lipstick and take a quick ...
Ive been busy working on some new ideas for spring things. I spent most of Saturday resting from a weird sickness and making stuff around the house. I had the chance to sit down and sew this blouse. ...
Rhodochrisite, painting by Carly Waito Smoky Quartz, painting by Carly WaitoLandscape Painting 2, print by Russell LengCitrine Drop Necklaces, by The Vamoose Amethyst 2, painting by Carly ...
Shirt: Self-madeSkirt: VintageBoots: ThriftedI decided to keep it simple this past Saturday. It was sunny and a tiny bit warmer and my boyfriend and I took a long walk to have brunch and then wander ...
Heres a look at some of the things that have been keeping me busy over the last couple of weeks. Ive done a couple of experiments dyeing with bleach, and this is the first thing Im making from the re...
Im slowly making progress in showing off some of the things I made last year. This dress was an end-of-the-summer project (theres a peek here). I honestly havent worn it since September---its been hi...
Check out flickr for larger views!This is a little out of the ordinary from my usual posts, but these dresses are just too cute not to share! I made both of them back in October for a friends very sp...
Photo by Candace Meyer/styled by Charlotte StokesIve been daydreaming lately about dying my own fabric. Im a little obsessed with some of the painterly, tie-dyed fabrics Ive seen over the past months...
Heres a peek at the finished skirt! Its a simple piece that will go with a bunch of things I already have in my wardrobe. This winter Ive been digging around my drawers for skirts and never finding t...
Yesterday was cold and dreary and I spent the afternoon happily holed up in my sewing corner. I tackled a simple skirt project that had been on hold for months. It was pretty satisfying to make the w...
Its been awhile for sure! I decided to get my camera out this afternoon after returning from an extra long bus ride from Rhode Island. City traffic post-snowstorm is serious! There is so much snow ou...
Dress: Made by meBelt: From a vintage dressShoes: Random store...This is the second dress I made (after this one) during my end-of-summer sewing spree. Id been holding on to the fabric---a really nic...
Cuff, collar, and other pieces on my messy work tableI kind of did a double take when I first saw this dog print fabric. The first thing that came to mind was the amazing Miu Miu cat print from...
Blouse: Made by meSkirt: Made by meShoes: Random store...Sunny Saturday afternoons are perfect for playing around with funny combinations. Im not usually one to mix prints, but Im t...
Knit shirt: ThriftedBlazer: ThriftedJeans: UniqloOxfords: VintageWhoa! Its been forever since Ive shown my face around here and Im really starting to miss it! Im a little sad and a little excited tha...
Yep, its summertime in NYC and its hot! Not that Im complaining...Ill take anything over last years awful rainy, cold joke of a summer. This photo was taken a few weekends ago on an incredibly ...
Summer seems like its in full swing over here, which means lazy days spent outside and major neglect of this little blog. Ive got to get myself in gear though because Im mov...
Wrap Sweater: thrifted60s Shorts: Made by meShoes: EtsyIts been crazy crazy at work this week and Im soo happy that tomorrow is Friday! Im taking off to Delaware for a beach house ...
Since the weather has turned wonderfully summery Ive had tons of clothing ideas running through my head! The problem is that I definitely do not have enough time to complete them. This pretty accurat...
Dress: Made by meShoes: ThriftedHello, hello. Ive managed to neglect this blog for quite awhile and Ive realized that I miss it! Its been a busy, busy month (and a half) and I have a few...
I feel like I'm on a roll with sewing projects lately. I've banned myself from buying new fabric until I get through most of the pile that I already have and the hints of spring weather are mo...
Yikes! For some reason I found myself drawn to this incredibly long 90s denim dress at a thrift store a couple of weekends ago. I think picked it up and put it back on the rack at least 5 times. I th...
These photos are a little overdue, but here are some shots of my most recent sewing project. I decided to do a black and white and short sleeve version of this dress. I had an extra long...
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