noelle o designs

creativity + sewing + upcycling inspiration

sewing, vintage

a collection of vintage sewing patterns

Sewing patterns are one thing I feel no shame in collecting or hoarding, depending on your point of view. It’s kind of like collecting books, creating a pattern library in… Continue Reading

costumes, fashion, projects, tutorials

a dance with a Great Gatsby theme

Last weekend was Homecoming in these parts and the theme this year was 1920’s style and film The Great Gatsby. We though about making a dress, (I really dodged the bullet… Continue Reading

art, design

the warmth of wood- wood inspired design

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it. Here’s a sampling of wood inspired design in pretty much every aspect of life…. Continue Reading