I’ve been perusing the websites of several cottage core linen clothing brands recently, looking for some inspiration. You see, I’m traveling into a bucolic but “comfortable” phase of life and my clothing needs to reflect that. I also really just love wearing with linen which just also happens to be a glorious fiber to work with - it wears beautifully with age and also happens to be quite sustainable, given it’s a natural fiber. So, when I was gifted a length of taupe embroidered linen from Fabric Wholesale Direct, I knew I needed to get cracking!
Read moreSewing my 4th of July Outfit + a Finished Sweater
During the week of Independence Day, I had the week off from teaching. What better way to celebrate than to get to sewing. I had just found a beautiful 1930’s style floral quilting cotton that coordinated with a blue and white fabric I’de been saving for a blouse. My plan was to re-make the Wearing History Smooth Sailing Blouse with a coordinating from the floral fabric.
Read moreCreating a 1920's Style Velvet Evening Coat
Well, because you asked, here is a blog post about the Blue Velvet Coat I wore to Miss Fisher Con. In this photo shoot (Thanks Mom!) I paired the jacket with a true vintage 1920’s silk lace and chiffon dress, along with some rhinestone / crystal accessories and coordinating shoes and bag.I think it all works together quite nicely.
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