So it’s been a while since I shared what I have been working on. May was all about wedding dresses and re-invintaging for a few stores. June was recovery from wedding dresses and helping out a few friends with their projects (solving the problems of others is often better than tackling one’s own). July was …
I recently stumbled on an article on Salon.com by Mary Elizabeth Williams (author of Overdressed) that likened the fast fashion market to fast food. In much the same way that decades of plummeting food prices have led to both grim industrial practices and an overall decline in our health, the demand for ever cheaper clothing…
For those of you who haven’t heard, 30 Days of Creativity is a global social initiative encouraging people to create stuff (anything) every day for 30 days in June. There aren’t any rules. Just get out there and create. Whether it’s a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, a bookshelf, or a pair of jorts. MAKE STUFF. …
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the Clothing Hospital’s move to Fabricker, the launch of a new class series, and Earth Day. We all have clothes in the closet that we don’t wear for one reason or another. Wrong fit, wrong style, you name it. But why are they still in…
Clothing Hospital is hosting clinics! Thanks to Fabricker, I am back in business. I will be teaching classes when the shop is closed ( Not to worry, fabric will still be available for purchase by students). So, what are these clinics? Clothing Hospital Clinics were developed for the person who wants to develop/improve upon their…
I’ve found a larger space where I can take in alterations/restoration work from all of my clients, so I will be moving out of Frock On Vintage. Starting this week, you can find me inside The Fabricker’s shop at 4631 Airport Blvd #119 on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-7pm. I am available by appointment on…
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…