I had a dream for a caftan I created. A caftan called “Charlie.” And, although it is not a complete nightmare, it does not live up to my dreams.
Closet Wrangling in a Backless Dress
With the closet thoroughly wrangled, I turn my attention to making new favorites, like the backless dress I made using Sew House 7’s Bridgetown dress pattern.
Summer Sunset in a Silk Dress
They say the sun is setting on Seattle’s summer. And here I’ve just discovered my favorite summer dress—the Montavilla by Sew House Seven. I made it using vintage silk fabric from CircaFabrics. And now I’m looking out the window hoping for a few more summery days.
From Napkins to Shorts
You read that right. A few weeks ago, just as the sun was starting to hum songs of summer, I pieced together a pair of shorts from two different sets of cloth napkins.
Headshots with a Cat and Other Cool People
Whenever my talent agent contacts me with an opportunity to work as an extra, she reminds me to update my online casting portfolio with current headshots. As a fashion blogger, I have lots of current photos, but nothing like professional headshots. That is, until now.
Paper Bag Waist Breaks the Rules with a Zen-like Glee
There is something about a paper bag waist that intrigues me. Maybe it’s because it’s a rule-breaker. To create a paper bag waist, I scrunch a bunch of fabric around the smallest part of my waist and cinch it there with a belt. It creates bulk in a place I usually try to make look smaller. And yet, here I am, wearing pants with a paper bag waist.
Striped Overalls and Butterflies
Slipping into my striped overalls fresh off the sewing machine, I steal a button-down butterfly shirt from Hubby’s closet and throw on a pair of old boots. I’m Feelin’ Good.