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art, books, fashion, humor, sewing

vintage advice, still relevant

A good friend forwarded this snippet from a Singer sewing manual on to me and I’ve been shocked ever since- that’s the ritual I follow everyday- I never sew without my French chalk by my side… and lots of makeup. Seriously though, it’s why we watch Mad Men, (well, one of the reasons- after the […]

design, fashion, skirts

thrifty leather and fur

Ahh yeah, the eighties are back and with it- lots of high school memories, good and bad fashion ideas and hairdo’s– but really what era doesn’t have a fashion foul mixed in there somewhere? (If I never see low waisted pants on a person doing anything but just standing up- it will be too soon.) […]

design, fabric, fashion, sewing, skirts

no fabric left behind

Been putting my extensive collection of fabrics to good use- proving I am not a hoarder- making colorful tier skirts (for the little ladies) for my next market day at Park Silly Sunday Market, August 19th. I just need to add little details and texture to these skirts with some lace, rick rack or other […]