This was not on my list of things to do this weekend.
I'm very much looking forward to wearing this, it will be perfect for my dress-clothes+hats wardrobe.
Pink and oh so pretty.
Cute vintagy fabric on the back. At the rate that she is selling bags I don't know how quickly she would be able to get my order to me. She is probably sewing like her life depended on it. :):):) So I'll be patient (sort of :D) and anticipate the little tough ruffles arrival on someday.
If you've followed this blog thus far, you know that I'm crazy for trenches. The more vintagy, the better.
Wool. When I'm learning a new tecnique, I always start out with the 'student grade' materials, such as fabric that I got on sale or Wal Mart $1 a yard goods, so that there won't be rivers of tears over potential mistakes. Then, when I've done my muslins, I move on to the really nice stuff, slowly, carefully. :) I can be impatient when trying to get a project done, however, using the better grades of materials (I'm looking at you little swath of hand-dyed premium wool) makes me more considerate, and overall, between the muslin and the slowing-down-because-I-don't want-to-kill-this-pricey-textile, I end up with a better garment.
Lace. I bought some lace fabric recently and have been brainstorming what to do with it...
More beautiful smocking.
Normally, I'm not a bright-coloured-clothing sort of person. Meet the exeption: Blue, I love blue. Peacock, and sky blue and turquoise. So beautiful. Tiffany blue is also a favorite, I'm crazy for the stuff.
I love the smocking. I haven't worn smocked clothing since I was a child (which wasn't that long ago, with notes like these you'd think I was 67 or whatever) nor have I learned to make it (yet!) but I will soon. So brace yourself for a smocked creation sometime this year. :):):)
Details! I find myself ever increasingly impassioned with love for flowers. I collect them, both paper and fabric, vintage and new. Every time I go antiquing I hunt all over for millinery flowers.
I love the double darts/pleats that she uses on these shirts. I like garments that are tailored to make the waist lines more graceful. Not surprisingly, I *love* princess seams.
I spotted this dress on the front page of etsy and I really liked it.
This is a rose brooch I made as a custom order for Yoshimi (whom I first became aquainted with on Burdastyle).
I'm very happy with the way this turned out, now I want one. Well, I guess I know where to get one. :D
I love red and white.
I just bought some of these to use as 'labels' in my handmade garments+accssories,
I love the way she presented these items visually.
Italian cotton ribbon=great for stamping.
I love the use of tulle.
www.couturehats.etsy.com
I adore this hat!!! Those florals drive me distracted! I love it. I'm always on the hunt for lovely vintage flowers. Silk and velvet are major favorites, cottons etc. coming in afterward. Again, if I ever saw a flower like this...drool. www.pinksequin.etsy.com
Elegant! Great use of a way fancy detail (the huge bow) on a unobtrusively colored hat.
Beautiful! Gorgeous subtle details, such as that little dip off to the side of the brim.
