Not that they need the press from our humble blog, but since I mentioned Alabama Chanin in a previous post, I thought it only fair to expound a little on their fabulousness. They are a group of artisans working to create one of a kind designs and finished products in a sustainable way, and all…
A Little Help?
Since Susan promptly left for vacation when I got back from mine, now I’m the one talking to myself. Because she not here to give me her opinion, I need yours. I made this fold-over waist knit skirt: I fully intended to go all Alabama Chanin on it, so it has a pink underskirt: The…
Tis the Season…
…for matchy sibling Christmas outfits! First, some cute casual skirts for everyday holiday attire: What I wouldn’t have done for some mini ric rac, but I had to make do with that ribbon instead (and it doesn’t even really match. You got the part about how we’re 4000 miles from the nearest Joann’s, right?) I…
The Milkmaid Skirt: A Tutorial
On a recent trip to London, I bought myself a cute skirt labeled “milkmaid skirt”. Not really sure why, as this would be close to the most impractical thing to wear while milking a lactating animal, but cute nonetheless. I decided I had to copy it in little girl sizes. The following is a tutorial…