My Maid Marian Wardrobe Part 1

I finally organized my schedule so that I have a day completely dedicated to making stuff for myself, which feels quite strange as I always work on things to sell or give away. So finally, I got to sew something for myself the other day. :) I've been dying for something Maid Marian-ish to wear lately and I've been in love with this shrug she wears in Season 1 of Robin Hood: Hers is super cute with incredible beading and it looks amazing over Medieval era gowns.

This is what I came up with a few weeks ago to incorporate it into modern wear (I hope to make the shirt and trousers soon):

This is my first attempt! I'm a bit proud of myself as I didn't use a pattern. :) Took a bit of tweaking but eventually I got there.

I adore this fabric and the clasp. :)

I might add beading later or make another one with beading on it. I just love that detail on hers. But I also think it's cute just simple as it is.

Now that I've conquered that...there's so many more Maid Marian things I want to try. She's one lucky girl with a pretty awesome wardrobe. :)

The Black Piper Cherry Cluster Button Up Shirt

I've been digging out my old projects and trying to finish them. One of the projects that has been waiting completion is this shirt:
I started it (*blushes*) way back before I went to England and didn't get it done in time. This was originally going to be for me but it took me so long to finish it doesn't fit me any more so it is now in my shop. I just love it though. :)

Organizing Ribbon :)

I've decided to try and take one thing a day in my sewing room to organize rather than keep trying to tackle to entire room at once and so today I decided to organize all our bits of ribbon. We had about 3 boxes and two bags of jumbled mess which I was basically able to fit into one box. Don't you love that? :)

I made cards to wind the ribbon that wasn't on spools. I got the idea from THIS awesome and inspiring post.
I put some of the random spools and little pieces too small to wind around a card in a little box that fit nicely into the bigger box with the cards of ribbon:

And all the spools in another box:

Which fits just right into the bigger box. :)

It may not be the best organizing plan, but it works great for now. Feel so good to have that jumbled mess gone. Now I just might have to make something with ribbon trim on it. :)

Anthropologie Love

Jahoda Corset Top

Wight's Sago Dress

Marie Antoinette Fingerless Mitts

I made these while watching Little Dorrit last night. (which in my opinion, keeps getting better and better!) They made me think of Marie Antoinette's Pink and Yellow gown.
They're now in the SHOP! :)

Busy Bee

And this is what I was up to yesterday. :)

Toddler Cherry Flower Sun Dress:
And fresh spring vintage inspired pillowcases made from Anna at Pleasant View Schoolhouse's pattern HERE.

They are now in my Shop and on sale until March 31! :)

Now off to do some more sewing...

A Satisfying Day :)

I've been busy busy sewing all day and feel quite satisfied. :) I've got a few lovely things to put in my Etsy Shop tomorrow, so check back to see what they are! I've taken a little break from historic costumes and I've been making a bit more useful things for today...but still pretty, I think. ;)

I've also got "hooked" on crocheting again. I haven't crocheted much in years, except the fingerless gloves I made this winter, but now we've started crocheting every week with the lady who taught us how and now I can't stop. I'm on my second doily and now I've started this cardigan:
Oh well...it's fun! :)

Here's a sneak peek at one of the things I was up to today....

The best thing to do while sewing all day is to drink lots of tea and listen to Roald Dahl books on CD. I listened to most of James and the Giant Peach today...brilliant. :) He's one of the most clever authors.

Well, I'm off to bed...home all day tomorrow, hopefully I'll get heaps of more sewing done! And more lovely sewing time with friends on Friday! Whoo hoo...it shall be a fantastical week! :)

(Alright...perhaps I've had a wee bit of too much tea?) ;)

SPRING SALE!!!!

I'm having a big sale over in my Etsy Shop! Almost everything is on sale now through March 31! Go check it out and ENJOY!

Happy Spring! :)

Pincushions in the Shop :)

Bright and cheery to inspire you to sew. :) Check them out.

Jane Bennet Short Jacket Finished!

I just finished the Jane Bennet short jacket I made for a customer. We took our inspiration from the jacket Jane wears (above) in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice and this cardigan from J. Crew:

Here are the results!

Fabric: 100% linen from fabric-store.com

See more pictures HERE.

Another Finished Project

I've been getting some serious sewing done the past couple days. :) I made a list of all my projects I haven't finished and I'm making myself finish them before I start anything else.

One of the things was this Regency blouse I started last year. It's perfect for Spring! See more pictures HERE.

A Dress for Spring

Is in the shop.