This was my first time working with lace, but thanks to a pattern I had already tested, I got to wear this dress to Vintage Vivant last night. Technically the dress is vintage. I bought some lace curtains at Savers (Claire thinks that these came right out of the Fingerhut catalog. I bought them thinking…
Thanks to a tip from the management I knew a full month ahead of time that the theme for the March installment of Vintage Vivant was Gold Diggers. It was time for short dresses dripping with bling. For those of you that know me,“ you know I didn’t sequin that dress (I could, but you…
I just happened to be browsing the interwebs and found this swimsuit What did I make a few weeks ago for Oscar Night/Vintage Vivant?
Vintage Vivant Paper Moon. Finally an occasion to wear my prohibition party outfit.
It all started when Jane had me work on her Oscar Party Dress. It was this 1930s satin number that fit her like a glove. I needed something awesome for that party and Vintage Vivant so I whipped this one up. Gold sparkle jersey knit. Simplicity Pattern 3503. Something was a little off with the…
I recently did an art piece for a “futuristic” fashion show at Plutopia. Children have access to a lot of dark things these days. We try to diversify their toys and shatter the Barbie doll image. At the end of the day, if you ask my friend’s three year old, she wants ballerina princesses in…
Sorry I haven’t posted. I’ve been super busy restoring and refashioning a few things for Amelia’s Retro-vogue and Relics. Stay tuned for pics (Sorry, my Oscar party dress is my next project). In the meantime, you should check out what’s in the store. “Cat’s Corner”, cleverly curated and re-crafted clothing for your dancing pleasure. Modern…
Here’s my new bathroom clock to match my shower curtain. Decoupage on cork with clockworks from the craft store. I also made a clock for the sewing room. I decoupaged an article from Craft Magazine…
My new and improved Space Saver Xmas Tree! Halogen lamp + garland + lights…
I have a new “strong” jacket for my collection (don’t ask why I have a thing for tailored jackets of violence). My friend Claire hooked me up with a vintage wool jacket in need of repair. The moths had gone at it. I knew I needed to patch the shoulder but the question was how.