Turbans are a great accessory for your favorite busy mom, book-hitting scholar, or cancer-fighting diva!
It may be neutral, but it certainly ain’t boring.
Let it be known across the land: I love fuchsia.
I love gold for its own sake, though you may be excited by the LSU/Lakers association.
New Orleans shoppers: You’ll be able to check these out in person at the Freret Street Festival on April 5!
I’ve been using this chair since 2009, and had this fabric in my stash since 2010. In 2013 I decided to put the two together, but I only got around to it in January 2014. It took about 90 minutes.
The fabric is organic cotton canvas, and I used almost all of it for this project. The remaining pieces went to my mom, so this was a very successful stash-busting project.
Here is the chair before:
It was so much easier to just do this project than to procrastinate it any longer.
Finally able to start unclogging the backlog of posts. Mardi Gras costume will be coming soon!
It’s a simple dress, which means it’s versatile and comfortable and fun to wear.
I used a vintage pattern that I borrowed from Caroline; I traced the pattern and forgot to copy the name or number! Luckily I haven’t seen her since then, so I actually still have the pattern in a very safe place, so eventually I can find out the relevant information.
Now I’m wearing it with a silk charmeuse slip, and I stay pretty warm. Without the slip, it’s been perfect for warmer days in Los Angeles on the bicycle. The short hem will be fun in the summer!
It’s made from a silky, slinky rayon. I also used the fabric for a dress shirt for my husband (which I will iron and photograph in New Orleans). The print reminds me of the Matmos from one of my favorite movies, Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy.
I finished the seams in the serger. There’s a black invisible zip, which should be 6″ longer, but I had this size in my stash and I can easily get the dress over my shoulders (but the hips are another story).
I’m not sure about the neckline. Maybe I want to do something bold, like an appliqué or contrasting collar? Maybe I want it lower? For now, it’s bound in matching bias tape. I’d love any suggestions!