Oh I had to use up the last little bit of French-e-dellic and this gingham just called to me! I originally purchased some floral trim to add spark but once I needed two rows of it, it was just too much! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Voila.. Shabby Retro was born. A simple a-line skirt with an inset band [...]
Entries from March 2008
March 12, 2008
Summer Cruisin’
Ok, so I have loved this fabric since the first time I saw it! Then I saw it again. And then again. And again. And finally I knew what I wanted to do.
I bought it. It called to me. It said, “I would look adorable riding a bike through a small town, walking along the [...]
March 12, 2008
Not-So- RETRO!
This makes me think of “country” in the ’40’s. You know… hanging crisp white sheets on the line, an apron over your clothes, and listening to the radio shows at the end of a hard day. We’re just coming out of the Depression and your eldest son or little brother is off to get “Der [...]
March 5, 2008
Sensing Spring~ SOLD
Here’s the green one! Can’t you just see it with a fun top! Oh boy I’m going to make me one. This one is just a little snugger on my hips than I like ‘em so my loss and all that jazz. Polka dotted grosgrain ribbon adds a smidge of fun to it don’t you think? [...]
March 5, 2008
Flutter-bye Days~
I fell in love with this fabric (have it in green too… almost done) and had to have fun. So, this one was my first style. Simple with a bit of funky trim. I can see this for picnics, trips to the zoo, afternoons at the museum, and of course, shopping for the perfect coordinating [...]
