• Paper bag pleats

    May 24, 2012 - By 

    When I was little I was fantastic at getting ready for trips. I would be so excited about impending vacations that I would be all packed and ready to go a week in advance and then spend that week living out of my tiny pink Sanrio suitcase. (Yes, I was…

  • Chambray&Lace

    May 21, 2012 - By 

    Last week I saw this Denim + Lace tutorial over at A Beautiful Mess and immediately decided I had to try it. I finally made it out to the thrift store yesterday and after twenty minutes of panicked perusing (during which I went from “Of course they’ll have a million…

  • Darling Ranges #3

    May 17, 2012 - By 

    In case anyone was doubting my sentiments toward Megan Nielsen’s Darling Ranges pattern.. here’s yet another one! dress: self-made (Darling Ranges by Megan Nielsen), shoes: Modcloth I saw some really gorgeous sleeveless ones so I decided to make this one sans sleeves. I almost like it better than the ones with sleeves! Definitely…

  • Floral pretties

    May 16, 2012 - By 

    I’m not sure why or when this started but I’ve been obsessed with florals lately. Obsessed. I’m also slightly obsessed with this pattern! I love the cap sleeves and the amount of gathering in the skirt is perfect for surreptitious twirls. dress: self-made (02/2011 #101 by Burda Style Magazine), belt & headband: F21,…

  • Darling Ranges #1

    May 15, 2012 - By 

    Nothing like posting sewing projects completely out of order.. Here’s my first Darling Ranges dress! dress: self-made (Darling Ranges by Megan Nielsen), headband: F21, shoes: Seychelles Ampersand This is probably the least well put-together version of this dress that I’ve made but it’s one of my favorites. The chiffon was an…