Sewing: The Blueberry Lemonade Skirt

 

Hello all! As most of you know I am in the midst of moving. However, that has not kept me from sewing! I whipped up this circle skirt last night and thankfully my husband was able to take some photos for me this evening :) I have had this fabric sitting in my stash for quite a while.. I picked it up from Denver Fabrics  (Love that site!) and never knew exactly knew what I wanted to create out of it. Suddenly, the answer came to me. A circle skirt! Circle skirts are a year round staple in my wardrobe so it was the perfect solution.

You may have noticed, I am sporting a new hair color....The other night Ethan and I were talking about how when he first met me I was a red head. I had the bright idea that I should dye my hair again! (it was 1:00 A.M.) I had just finished growing my hair out to its natural color.. Also, after my many hair dying fiascos I had decided to never it again. Ha...Ha...Ha... did I mention it was 1:00? We went to the grocery store and bought the hair dye. When we arrived home, I enlisted Ethan to help me color my hair. Needless to say his talents are not in this field ;) My oldest sister Casey who had done all of my hair coloring in the past came to the rescue and gave me the shade you see today! I am fairly pleased with it! However, I would just like to say to all of the gals out there thinking of dying you hair to a completely different color than it is. Don't do it! Coloring you hair is like opening Pandora's Box and if it turns out badly? Imagine getting a bad tattoo that you are stuck with for a year.

 Construction Notes:
 Fabric- Chambray from Denver Fabrics
 Zipper- Vintage metal zipper (my favorite type to work with!)
There isn't much to say about the construction of a circle skirt. Very simple and straight forward! I drafted my pattern using the tutorial from Casey's blog.
Circle skirts are so easy to sew, I would like to try something a bit different next time and experiment with a shaped waist band.

And there you have it!

Have you ever created a shaped waist band for a skirt?

Have a lovely evening!

Olivia 

OOTD: Working Girl

Hello, all! I have been sewing away these past days which I have been adoring :)  I am working on several commissioned projects as well as some personal ones which are what keep me going. I struggle with commissioned sewing projects.. Unless they are for loved ones! Usually, my distaste for commissioned work stems from being confined to rules and not having any creative freedom. If you are a seamstress have you experienced this feeling? It gets to the point where I have to completely psych myself up just to get started working on said projects! Truly.... I am working on this. Especially as I look into the future of desiring to start a business based from home.

While I adore getting dolled up in my vintage attire and setting my hair... Lately, you will find me in jeans, apron, my hair up in a scarf and little to no makeup.  With packing up the house and tons of projects going on it works for me! I have a million cute outfit posts in mind to photograph and write about I just haven't been able to snap pictures! Tonight Ethan started randomly taking photos of me while I was working so I decided to go ahead and write an outfit post of sorts. Since after all this is what I have been donning lately. 

Embroidery details on Ethan's Renaissance shirt. Can you tell I haven't embroidered in years?? Yikes! :/

Jeans: Eddie Bauer (Hoorah for 36 inch inseams!)

Shirt: Target

Camisole: Long Tall Sally

Head Scarf: Made by me

Earrings: Good ol' safety pins!

What have you been sewing lately?

What type of projects get you excited to work on? 

Have a wonderful evening!

Olivia

OOTD: Blue Skies

Hello and a happy Tuesday! I picked up this lovely vintage dress from Rue23Vintage on Etsy. What an amazing find this was! My exact measurements and everything. The dress fits a bit small length wise, however this is completely normal seeing as I am 6'2.

Dress: Rue23Vintage

Earrings: Raleigh Flea Market

Shoes:Thrifted

A thank you to My Love for taking the photos :) 

I cant wait to share some of the sewing projects I have been working on!

Have a fabulous day

Olivia 

Wardrobe Fantasies

While scrolling through my facebook feed I happened across the following photos of Marilyn Monroe. It struck my attention immediately. Nearly everyone is treated daily to images of possibly the greatest icon of all time. However not photos such as these. She looks thoughtful and kind. Girlish yet still womanly. The dark, soft, floral print of her gathered skirt and the lace insets in her blouse compliment each other perfectly. 

Currently being in the throws of planning my spring/summer wardrobe has led me down the rabbit hole of screen siren style and my vintage sewing pattern stash. What a delightful way to spend evenings though! I am currently trying to rid most of my wardrobe of my non vintage or vintage styled items. I went through a time where I dressed as if I lived in the 1940's/50's every single day. How I miss those times! Getting a job at a dental office put quite a damper on that.... as well as going through a phase (Which I am not proud of) Where I was more interested in impressing boys than staying true to who I was. However, I married a lovely man who  not only encourages me to dress exactly how I want but who has a passion for dressing in past styles as well. He has become my partner in crime when it comes to thrifting and hunting for antique treasures! 

I have been obsessed with this darling blue dress of Marilyn's since my first sighting. It just screams fun picnics by the lake or long walks on the beach to me.... 

I love how you see her petticoat plainly in this photo here. Mostly for my seamstress brain, which immediately thinks of how to recreate the divinity that is this dress. 

How do you plan your seasonal wardrobe? 

Has anything inspired you lately to change up your wardrobe? 

Sunday OOTD: Southern Spring

Good afternoon! I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday thus far. Sundays are one of my favorite days. The morning is filled with church,and the afternoon usually consists of a wonderful lunch and relaxation. Ever since getting married I relish Sundays more than ever! My love and I both work which means Sunday is our only true day of rest. Life has been unusually busy these past few weeks and I have been meaning to snap some photos of a couple great new vintage clothing pieces I have acquired! However, I have just not had the time. Today I knew I must get some photos in a new dress from my sister Casey. While not vintage, the style is undeniably inspired. :) 

Plus, it's black and white...which means the different color schemes I can work with for future outfits are endless! Of cores for my first wear I chose splashes of red. 

 

Dress: Target

Scarf: Estate sale find

Belt:Thrifted

Earrings:Raleigh Flea Market

Shoes: Payless

Sunglasses: Target 

I feel like Leslie Caron in this dress :) it is absolutely perfect for spring!

Have a fabulous afternoon everyone.

Olivia