Friday Favourites

Can you tell I've been watching a lot of Mad Men?? Happy Friday!

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My very first outfit post!

I have been thrift shopping a lot lately for craft supplies, clothing for myself and the boys, yarn, housewares and all sorts of other things! I also have been wanting to start doing outfit posts for a while so here is my first attempt, lets call it the thrifted edition!

hand knit, thrifted sweater, just removed the clear plastic buttons

value village, $3.99

thrifted leather booties with croc type finish on side

Picton thrift store, $2

belt - thrifted

dress - old navy, many seasons ago

locket - Etsy, miashoebox

slip - thrifted

I realised after checking out my photos that I had cut off my feet in almost every picture so I put in the last photo just so the boots can be seen and I am also a sucker for a sepia edit! Hope you are all having a lovely Friday!

Fall trend - socks and tights

I am noticing all of my favourite style bloggers wearing socks paired with tights these days! Do you think it is the warmth factor of the extra layer or purely for style? I am hoping that Jessi brought me back some knee socks from her and Cassie's trip to NYC, and hopefully they are beige so I can wear them with all kinds of contrasting tights. I love finding a wearable trend that serves a purpose and that isn't a big investment!

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What do you think of this style? Will you be wearing socks and tights this fall?

Past Project!

Ohhhh how I missed you!

It has been quite a while since I have sewn a piece of clothing for myself, this was the last thing that I have done and that was in in July, so yes it has been way too long!  I was having the urge to whip up something easy and fallish and I have a little blue obsession happening right now...so this is what I came up with! 

 

  

It is loosely based on this burda 7428 pattern, but I had McCalls M5769 already at home which is actually sleepwear and I used the bath robe pattern!  I just made the sleeves shorter and added the cuff and pockets.

  

 It has kind of a kimono feeling and looks cuter belted, but I am mostly loving the pockets!  I am definitely into pockets but am usually too excited to wear something and don't bother with them unless I have too, but now I am going to take the time and put them in everything!

 

 The cowl is also made by me and is really soft gray stripes.  I still haven't decided if I am going to gift it, sell it at our Christmas craft show or keep it...I think probably keep on this one :)  

Someone's Wedding is this Weekend!

Cassie is getting married this Saturday and I don't have a dress to wear! (Wow. 6 more days Cassie!!) Here is some navy blue prettiness, any of which I would love to wear, especially the last. Maybe I am still thinking about this dress alteration? Happy Monday all!

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Past Project

I love Ruffles! {Simplicity 2599}

This morning I only had Caden at home so I was able to finally take some pictures of this top that I made a few weeks ago. It is Simplicity 2599 and it was a bit of a miss that turned into a success (I hope, anyways!). There where a few bumps along the way...ie: a way too big and saggy neckline, strangely placed darts and possibly a poor fabric choice. (I think it is a poly-blend and I am not sure how it will breathe in this weather..it was easy to sew but will have to wait for a cooler day for sure!)

I also didn't love the neck details they showed in the pattern so I came up with this solution to cover the baggy neckline and get my ruffle fix in. The edges are raw because I have not learned to use the serger that I have on loan from my Nanna and I kind of think it plays against the girly ruffle. I also had to wear it with a high waisted elastic skirt that I love right now!


I had great hopes for this pattern, that it would maybe be one that I would use over and over again...it is possible I suppose with a few fixes that I will have to keep in mind for next time! I will use it again and skip the darts and pick a lighter, airier fabric, although I still have yet to wear this one out of the house!


Then I changed back into this for a photo with the baby! (and this is even done up for me, a SAHM with two busy boys!) We have a date at the wade pool with friends this afternoon, hope you are all enjoying your week!

Burda Round Up!

Here are some recent Burda inspirations! Enjoy!

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