Last weekend I finally finished the cape that has been cut out since the Summer. I had been putting it off because it was too hot to even think of wearing a jacket and I have a cape that I made last year that hasn’t been worn yet. Periodically I was reminded about this unfinished…
This week I am helping out at Savannahred‘s Studio. It has been a blast. As an untrained seamstress, I took on the extra work to work with fabrics I don’t normally use and to brush up on technique. I also got to work on plus sized clothing and work with awesome designers, For those of…
So, I am officially free of the government shackles that held me steady for the last 10 years. As of December 1st I am a free agent. So what does that mean? Infants and Hipsters is a reality. I watch Scout three days a week and I stitch at Frock on Vintage on Fridays and…
After two long days stitching in a “fish bowl”“ I decided to take a break and seek out inspiration. “ Last night I hit up the Savannahred fashion show at RAW and today I hit up two of my old haunts (wearing my 5os repro sundress and vintage button earrings by Abigail Gorr). I“ dropped off…
I stumbled on this article as I was making my mental shopping list for this weekend’s thrifting. 10 Vintage-Buying Tips From The Queen Of Second-Hand Shopping You can click the link to read all ten. Here are my picks… 1.) Check The Condition Always inspect vintage garments. You are buying as-is merchandise… Just remember that…
Lil Miss Sunshine (aka Savannahred) posted this on her FB wall the other day and it went viral in minutes. It definitely made an impression on me as I switch gears job-wise. I am focusing on items 2 and 6 right now. 1,4,5 and 9 are a daily habit. 2. Don’t wait until you know…
I am working with Ms. Do Right on a new outfit. She wanted a flamenco style skirt in a bright color to do a bull-fighter style striptease. “ I know I could have made a skirt but I didn’t have the time or energy. I added it to my thrifting list and went on with life. …
I survived my first day at the new job. I didn’t have the sewing station set up for alterations. Instead, I manned the dressing room and menswear section. Most of the customers knew there stuff. Others could have probably used these hints and tips to power shop like the pros. Most of the resources for…
I have fond memories of the Highlights Magazine Hidden Pictures puzzles. When I was out shopping with my friend Kris she said that my brain is just wired to find the hidden objects. I see dresses inside dresses like some people can see dead people. Exhibit A Fugly cotton muumuu. The fabric was nice and…
This refashionista had a job ahead of her when she said she would make this dress wearable. The fabric was a nice polished cotton (This was probably an expensive dress back in the day.)“ The tulle under the skirt and in the sleeves had to go. Scratch that. The tulle and the sleeves had to…
