Rosie the Riveter

When I was in Kansas City for Christmas, my mom and I went shopping together, and my sister-in-law recommended Boomerang Vintage. That is where I found these.

They are a pair of vintage 1950s Levis. I did some scouring on the internet, and I found an image of the ad that originally featured these beauties.

Third from the left.

I also found a couple of pairs going for about $300 on eBay...wow. And no, I am not planning on selling them...

Sew happy,
Christina

Jump for my Love

When I was growing up, my grandmother made most of my clothes--including jumpers. Now that I am in my 30s (yikes!), I still love the idea of a one-piece outfit that is not a dress. So, I've been thinking of making a few jumpers of my own.

I really love the clean look of this jumper from French Connection United Kingdom.

I think it is something that I could wear as a 30-something and not feel like a little girl...not that feeling young is a bad thing. I just wish we could wear shorts at work...

This jumper (also from French Connection) has an 80s vibe that I absolutely love.

I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the print, but I love the way it drapes, and it looks really comfortable. I would also make mine a tad bit longer...I'm a bit modest.

This one is beyond adorable!

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a sucker for flowered prints. I think this print works really well with the "fun" feel of this jumper, and even though it's a bit busy, it just looks so stinkin' cute!

Luckily, I found this pattern at Vintage Vice and I plan on trying it out (with a few alterations to make it a bit more modern).



Needless to say, I'm glad that these little gems have made a comeback, and I am looking forward to making one of my own.

Sew happy,
Christina

Monday, Monday

Today I will be continuing work on my projects for Red Velvet. I am hoping to get some pictures up tonight or tomorrow of my first item! Now, I just need to find some good music for motivation. I am thinking She and Him for today since Zooey is one of my many inspirations...

Sew happy,

Christina

Factory Girl

Edie Sedgwick had such effortless style...black tights, leotards, chandelier earrings, and the cutest pixie haircut.


She was the first "it girl" in the mid 60s and hung around people like Andy Warhol and Bob Dylan, and starred in Warhol films like Poor Rich Girl and Kitchen.

Some people refer to Edie as the Paris Hilton of the 60s--they both are heiresses and are famous for not doing much at all, but the similarities stop there. Edie had style. She wasn't raunchy or tacky. Her personal life was not something that most people would be proud of, but if you look into her history and family life, it's not surprising that she dealt with issues like anorexia and drug abuse. Sadly, she died of a lethal combination of alcohol and drugs on November 16, 1971.

In 2006, Sienna Miller played her in the movie Factory Girl, and many of the outfits she wore were vintage...striped mini dresses, fur coats, and a leather Gatsby hat.




She pulled off Edie's style as effortlessly as Edie herself. I would like to start a line inspired by Edie Sedgwick--that 60s mod look of dark tights, nautical stripes, and comfortable clothing you can feel free in and move like her.


Sew happy,
Christina