Friday, September 23, 2011

Closing another gap! Red skirt!







I top-stitched this skirt!
I am thinking about these for fall.
I am thrilled to have a red skirt in my closet now. It was so needed! This lonely 1960's blouse was without a match for the whole summer.  I will be honest, the making of this skirt came to a haul because of the belt hoops. They are made from gaberdine fabric and wouldn't iron flat without a fight. So, it took me awhile to get them in shape and looking right. I am pretty happy with how this skirt turned out. The pictures are not the best, they were taken with a low battery, so sorry for the bad lighting. How are things with your sewing? I have been thinking a lot about culottes, I wore them back in the 80's and loved them.  My closet is full of some great winter fabrics, that are begging to be pulled out.  It's getting cold here in Ohio. Oh, I think I hear  my sewing room calling!

Have a wonderful vintage day!

Gina

Monday, September 12, 2011

40's dress



I often come out to our pond to think, it's full of huge fish!




No, I didn't make this one. I bought it a while back at our local antique store.  I fell in love with it. My dream was to wear this dress some summer evening while on a date with my husband. Sadly, I never did, so I thought before packing it up for the fall I would get a few pictures.  This little white dress has a metal zipper and shell buttons. For it's age it's in great condition, I am guessing it's 40's or 50's. I don't have any plans to change it at all. I can't get myself to even shorten it. Someday, I hope to pass this dress on to another in the best condition possible! Until then, I will wear it gently. Do you wear your vintage clothing or keep it for admiring?

Have a wonderful vintage day!



Gina

Thursday, September 8, 2011

The chickens on our farm












We love our chickens. They fit well into our "vintage" lifestyle. I thought you might like to see them in this short post. Sorry I have been so quiet! This last week we started our second year of homeschooling, so not much has happened in my sewing room yet, but I am gearing up for a fall wardrobe. Be back soon!

Have a wonderful vintage day!

Gina