This post is not sponsored. I just love supporting my local fashion designers. It’s no secret I admire the talent of the small-batch fashion designers I find at Sassafras in Seattle. This week, I’m excited to swing the spotlight to KFLY, a brand known for its inclusive, reversible dress designs. Katy, pictured below in her …
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.
MeMade MelSuit on Broadway
Step on up and read all about the latest show to hit the stage–MeMade MelSuit on Broadway! It’s about a hand-crafted jumpsuit turned hoity toity turned high school thug. Don’t miss it!
Launching from Omaha
From Omaha, Nebraska, Petite Over 40 celebrates the high school graduation of her twin nieces and learns a little about this crossroads to everywhere.
Gettin’ Jiggy in a Raspberry Beret
Inspired by Prince and Will Smith, Petite Over 40 finally finds her way to loving a navy corduroy bib dress she made with her own two hands.
Me-Made Corduroy Bib Dress
Fresh off my sewing machine: a bib dress made from vintage corduroy. 🧵🧵🧵 The look says it all. I like it but I’m not sure it’s “me” now that I’ve got it on. At least I made fewer mistakes on this project than in the past! And I got to use a hammer to secure the bib closures. What’s not to love about that? 🧵🧵