I was so excited to finally use this retro 60's bubbly brocade fabric that I had picked up at an estate sale Years ago. It's been wanting to be made up into dresses for ages and now it's stunning! Because the fabric is so flamboyant, the design needed to be something simple and keeping with the era. A simple shift with small pleat tucks at the waist and black piping to add another layer to the overall pink look. This is my favorite dress so far! Available in now in Medium and Large (Small has sold).
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December 23, 2012
November 13, 2012
The "See a dish in Anthropologie catalog and make it into a skirt" project!
I couldn't help myself! I saw this dish in the October Anthropologie catalog and I Needed to make it into a skirt.
The skirt body is in a stretch cotton twill and I'll be making these up in all sizes for Spring. A few things, it could have been more bubbly, like the dish, but an a-line just fits and sells better. Also, not sure I'm crazy about the pink stripes on the floral applique, I think I will be changing that for production. It was the only print I could find that I liked to go back to the dish pattern, even though it's a rose and not a peony.
~So! Coming soon to Frock Shop :D I'm having a feeling there will be more Anthro home catalog inspired goodies coming...
November 08, 2012
Print your own wrapping paper for the holidays!
Spoonflower, a favorite of mine, now prints wrapping paper! The possibilities are endless and perfect for the holidays!
They are also holding a contest to win wrap, head over to their site here!
Don't forget their Free Shipping Day ~ Thursday Nov 15th!
October 22, 2012
New cardigan handmade by Me!
My first cardigan! I bought a few great fabrics at the International Textile Expo here in Seattle, one being this lovely melange grey lacey mohair & wool knit. I've never made a cardigan before, loads of fun! The trick was finishing the edges beautifully. I used a bunch of old boiled wool sweaters and cut up to make the petals and some yo-yo's for the flower centers. Covered hook & eye closures. Available in 3 sizes, Small, Medium & Large.
Here is a few pics of my new studio space - stuffed full and in use!
My rack of vintage garments for inspiration and samples.
Inspirational mood board....
The Mohair flower cardigan is available instore and online Here!
September 10, 2012
Vintage Richard Scarry Pattern ~ Huckle puppet!
This is an addition to my past vintage Richard Scarry Post with Lowly worm pattern. Click here to see that post. Here is the Huckle puppet pattern from the Best Make-It Book Ever!
Click on the image and then right click and save it to your computer. It should print out onto 8 1/2 x 11" paper. Good luck!
August 28, 2012
Seamless in Seattle fashion show ~ Tomorrow Night!
August 29th @ Seattle Art Museum. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:45pm (Tickets available at the door.)
More info on the Seattle Magazine website.
Dropped off my whole 11 piece collection with accessories and shoes today, Phew! Shoes were donated by Chocolate Shoebox, my Phinney shop neighbor. This is a very cute vegan shoe and chocolate shop located in the heart of Phinney Ridge, check em out!
September Seattle Magazine article is out! You can check out my write up here...
I'm so excited and nervous! We do have to get up on stage with our sponsor Peroni Challenge outfit and answer judging questions, ala Project Runway. Fingers crossed they don't pick us apart! Eeek, public speaking! I did get a sneak peak at the other designers challenge outfits and so great! The show is going to be a blast. I'm going for a sort of vintage naughty stewardess/burlesque runway show with my retro inspired garments, lots of wiggle and winks ;)
Hope to see you there!
xo
June 30, 2012
My Seamless in Seattle entry update...
Thursday morning was presentation day for us 14 finalists! I was so nervous at first, but after a bit got my rhythm and had a great time! Thanks to Sara @choosespun I have a picture of my experience:
Not shown here is my lovely model, Sabine, wearing my new lace formal dress.
When I found out I was a finalist, I got to work and made up a few more items to my collection to show. Pics of the new items:
Vintage lace top & vintage kimono skirt. Draped vintage tank & vintage emb skirt.
Vintage squares fabric shift dress & Vintage dotty rayon ruffle dress.
Draped lace asymmetric hem dress front & back.
The rest of the collection I showed can be seen here...
Although we know who the winners are now, everyone else will find out in September for Seattle magazine's issue and fashion show!
June 28, 2012
Make your own photo printed skirt...
We've been seeing a lot of photo printed garments popping up the last few seasons...
now it's time to make our own! I've taken a great picture of Amsterdam canal houses and had it printed onto a lovely cotton/silk fabric through Spoonflower. The website is very easy to use and their fabric options are great, but a bit pricey. I received my fabric within just a few days, talk about instant gratification! I did a simple gathered waist skirt, but I think I may be changing it to a pleated waist skirt (a bit too poofy!)
May 01, 2012
February 24, 2012
Thrifting Vintage Richard Scarry...
Last weekend was very successful for Thrifting! Estate Sale on friday we found some really great vintage Richard Scarry books and more...
The Best Make It Book Ever, by Richard Scarry 1977 has some great kid projects and wonderful cards to cut out. Sadie and I (mostly I) did the Lowly Worm stuffed pattern in felt. I luckily had all the materials from past projects, so easy and so cute! Sadie LOVES it...
Patterns and instructions to make the Lowly Worm doll. Simply click on the images to open them, right click and save them to your computer to print out onto 8.5 x 11 paper. Have fun!
Here are the fronts and backs of some great Eeaster Cards to print out:
Update! Here is the Huckle hand puppet pattern from this book!
