Vintage Bangs

Hey Everyone, lately I have been considering cutting bangs...again. See, I cut them before and I just now finished growing them out. I just find that when my hair is pulled back in a vintage style ponytail, it just doesn't flatter my face, the way it does on other people. I was thinking a nice side bang to start off, and if I like it  I might go full out bangs. Here are my inspirations:

My inspiration was mainly from Brigitte Bardot.

Here is what it would be like in a ponytail. I think she has grapes on her neck...

And here she is yet again, you get the general idea. Below is a couple pictures of Audrey Hepburn showing us how she cuts bangs.

So technically, I would cut them like Emma Stone's down here, then pin curl it to make it this shape.

Now before I grab the scissors, I want to be sure this will suit my face shape, so I researched it and I found a great site which let's you put hairstyles on your face before you get them. To visit it CLICK HERE. Or if you want to find out your face shape so you can see if bangs will flatter you, CLICK HERE. Or if you want to see more vintage bangs check out this blog post!

Petticoats!

Hello lovely followers! I need a petticoat and have been on the search for one, I could sew one, but only if it is significantly cheaper because, I have so many projects still to do. I recently found a website which has the chiffon style I like. To check it out CLICK HERE.

I have recently learned there are three diffrent types of volumizing skirts. Petticoats, which are made of layers of fabric worn under skirts and dresses to add volume. 

This is the style I want becuase it is soft, and ruffley! Next, there is Pettiskirts,which are not to be worn under dresses and skirts. But to be worn, as a skirt. It's not really my style, but it could work.

Last is a crinoline, which is made with tulle or net, This one is better for a more extreme volume, however if there isn't a layer of fabric in between your legs and the tulle it is scratchy.

Which style is your favorite?

Sewing Projects

Hello Everyone! I have so many sewing projects still to do, and am putting off some summer projects until next summer since fall is coming up anyways.
1. This weekend I am going to sew a red swimsuit top, which I will pair with the Bombshell Swimsuit Bottoms, which my mom has nicely offered to make for me.

2. Next, I plan on altering my yellow vintage dress, which used to be my grandmother's wedding rehearsal dress in the early 1960s.
3. Then, I will get back to my red dress, which had been put on hold due to the bodice being huge! So, then I will get back to that.

4. Next, I will be drafting a pattern using Gertie's New book for better sewing Pattern. Specifically the circle skirt pattern, which will be nice for odd pieces of fabric I have left over from other projects.


Keep reading to see how the suit turns out, as well as my other projects!

Back to School Shopping

Hey everyone! I took the time yesterday to go back to school shopping at my two favorite vintage shops in U- District, Lucky and Redlight. I plan to go to the Redlight in Capital Hill before school starts as well. I spent under 100$ about...$84. Here is what I got:

This 1960s pink dress with a cute plaid print, it fits like a glove which is refreshing becuase normally when I shop vintage nothing fits, I suspect this dress was a junior size dress. It is made out of a kind of cotton material, so it isn't really fallish but, I can always wear a cardigan. I got this at Lucky Vintage for $30.

Next, I got this nightgown from Lucky vintage, I only had to take in the straps 2 inches of either side, which is easy and it is worth it. Up until now most of my sleepwear is just old T-shirts and shorts, so it is nice to have something cozy as well as vintage and pretty. It was only $20. I could always wear it as a dress when going to the ballet.

Then I got this fabulous leopard print beret. It was $16 at Redlight and I thought "Gee, I really can't live without a vintage leopard print beret!"

And Last, my little bobby sox jacket. It is fully lined, wool and absolutely looked brand new. It was only $18 at Redlight! I am pretty proud of this purchase. More Later! Bye!

Drop-Waist---50s Style

Lately, I have been in love with the 1950s "drop-waist" style.

These are two which display the basic silhouette where the waist is accentuated, while the flow of the dress doesn't start until the hips, where it is fitted around the waist until if flows out. I rather like this look and would like to make some in the future.

See there are many different styles, scalloped, straight or from either side. I can't wait to design one of my  own. Here is the pattern I own already.

Pretty Adorable! In a Week I plan to cut out my bodice and start sewing!

Funny Patterns

Hey Everyone! While surfing etsy, as I often do, I came across some pretty hilarious patterns. I thought I'd share some with you.

This is a 1980s maternity jumpsuit, that alone is enough to look ridiculous. But the fact that they chose to pair this with shirts that have billowy sleeves is funny because just when you think it can't get any worse, they throw in more volume. Quite unflattering. Here is another 80s summer maternity jumpsuit.

I love the girl with the shorts style jumpsuit, so unflattering....

Here you have a snazzy men's jumpsuit pattern from the 1970s-1980s.

Here is a couples nightshirt. Looks very Bill Cosby.

1980s Ewok costume...Nuff said.

I'm gonna go ahead and add one of our own to the list.... because it looks ridiculous.

California rasien and "couch potato" costume, cause we all need this.

And Last, a 1980s E.T. costume because your children aren't having enough trouble sleeping already. If you guys have found any weird or funny patterns please write about it in the comments below and I will add it to my next Funny Patterns post.

I'm Back

Houston was not really my cup of tea, and long-story short, I am glad to be home! However, I have come down with a little cold, so I am going to hold off on the sewing and rest for a bit. Lately I have been wanting something in my closet which I can wear in summer, looks vintage but easy to wear and is cute. What better fits this description than a 1960s shift dress! Here are some of my inspirations:

I like this style, with the cute puckers,not sure about the hair though. I like the dressy version too.

Look at these cute little London ladies, and their wool shifts! Love the little belt as well.

Of course, I already have a huge pile to tbs (to be sewn) projects, so maybe I can make one out of wool for winter. Soon, I plan on altering some of my grandmothers old clothes she gave me to fit me. Pictures to come! but for now, here is a brief description of the two dresses I am going to alter. One is a yellow organza dress from the early 60s which my grandmother wore to her wedding rehearsal. The other is an old one maybe the 1940s or 1950s which has white and periwinkle stripes with lace around the hem and a matching bolero jacket with pearl buttons.

Play Suit

It is play suit season, and I adore vintage style play suits. Luckily, I have an awesome mom who can sew things for me. Here was my inspirations:

I designed it, but my mom made it, and here is how it turned out:

Pretty cute right? In the little gingham, which we got from Nancy's Sewing Basket which it so conveniently close to our house. I decided to pose with a delicious chocolate chip mint ice cream.

Oh yeah, and to add to the cuteness I wanted the back to have buttons.

If you want to know how my mom made it check out her blog by clicking here.

Photoshoot

Hello darling viewers! This week me and my lovely assistant did a photo shoot. Most of the pictures were of things we had sewn with our patterns we sell at The Vintage Sewing Suite. However I did take the time to model some other items I had sewn. Here are the results:

Here I am modeling the high-waisted denim shorts I made.

I used this pattern, which is now available at the Vintage Sewing Suite for purchase. These were a bit of a pain to make because they were huge! I had to scale them down a lot. They turned out ok, but I used hem tape to finish the leg seams, so now when I sit down, they squeeze my legs. But, I have small legs, so I assumed it would be okay to make the legs smaller. It was not.

This is the Vintage poodle broach seen in the pictures below.

Here is the back of the dress.

Here is the pattern I used for this, now available for purchase the Vintage Sewing Suite. It fits really well, the only alteration was made on the muslin of this bodice. But, if you plan to do a pleated dress, I wouldn't suggest using cotton, or anything that wrinkles easily because it is a pain to iron. Maybe I will do this in a wool in the winter, and make it like a jumper, and wear it with a sweater underneath.

And Below is my inspiration photo.

Audrey Hepburn, Isn't she just gorgeous? Well from Wednesday to Monday I will be in Huston, Texas to go see my sister perform at her ballet summer course. So, I won't have my laptop and hope to blog when I get back!