Brown is Good
What I Wore :: 7.18.12 Hat :: Street Vendor Dress :: DIY Refashion Thrifted skirt-to dress Sandals :: Forver21 Purse :: Coach Belt :: Thrifted These pics were taken by the girl twin. She had the good...
View ArticleThe “Where Are The Roses???” Ensemble
The Facts | Sew Weekly Outdoor Inspiration Challenge Fabric | A thrifted, seems like rayon, skirt. Patterns | None, refashioned on the fly. Year | Current. Notions | Thread and elastic. Time to...
View ArticleUpcycling with David & Goodwill
On Saturday, I spent some sisterly time with this beauty crafting up a storm at the Goodwill Boutique store in the West Village. It was such a nice time! David, who I met through BurdaStyle, hosted the...
View ArticleThe “Scout’s Honor” Woven Tee
My shirt looks rather off white in some of these photos. I promise you, it IS yellow! Scout’s honor! The Facts Fabric | A basic, lightweight woven cotton. 1.5 yards for $5.97. Fabric.com called the...
View ArticlePDF Pattern Storage
Hi, all!! As you can see from the smile above, I was already in a pretty great mood from spending the day out with my kiddies at the little lady’s swimming lesson (OMG, I have to be in the pool with...
View ArticleWriting for Others
As I’m approaching the end of my grad school career (TWO MORE CLASSES), I’ve been trying to plan things to do with the free time (YAY!!) I’ll gain when assigned reading is OVER. One of my goals,...
View ArticleBlack & White at the Night Circus
This guy is a little more ogre than circus clown, but he makes an interesting backdrop! It’s literature inspiration week at the Sew Weekly, and I’m on the front page! Friends, I LOVE TO READ!! Heck,...
View ArticleThe “Grayscale” Ensemble
That life line TOTALLY WINS with my heart tights*!! The Facts Fabric | Kenneth Cole Poly/Rayon blend men’s slacks, $5.00. They’re size 34/32. Banana Republic tissue thin 100% Cotton top, $5.00 (I...
View ArticlePlaying with Color
BEHOLD! The results of my dip dying experiment!! I kind of love it!! I thrifted this pink oxford from Domsey’s for $4.59. It’s a boy’s size 16 (which makes it a bit snug around the hips) by Sean...
View ArticleFuture Refashions
My success with last week’s Sew Weekly refashioning challenge has made me take a closer look at some things in my “to refashion” pile and led me to grab a few new pieces when I hit the thrift store...
View ArticleArcher Hits The MARK!!
Archer Hits The MARK!!! Can you even believe I made this!!! Jen, you are a talented, talented woman!! Without the sew along posts I would NEVER have had such success with this project!!! Making Archer...
View ArticleSummer Street Art Series Commences!!
A great summer day!! Out in the sunshine with my children, wearing sandals and shorts, spotting beautiful street art!!! Some of my favorites!! Top :: Grainline Tiny Pocket Tank Shorts :: Refashioned...
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