Love this linen leaf table runner via Martha Stewart.
Looks gauzy.
Ideas 22: Soft Grass Rug
Tutorials 54: Crayons to Tee Shirt
Love to try this.
Draw on sandpaper with crayolas, iron the image on to a t-shirt .
Small Sewing Spaces con't
Remember Friday's Post? Well, I saw this and had to post! Wouldn't it be great?! I wonder if it would be possible to install a sliding rack like this under my work table?
Wow 40: Amazing Lace
Finally another amazing WOW!
How about this for a pre-wedding boudoir shoot?
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Ideas 21: Geometic Stenciled Rug
July 30, 2011
Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 12
July 29, 2011
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Decisions, Decisions: Small Sewing Spaces
I've been at a crossroads with the kids room. We're moving the girls upstairs into what was my old craft room. It's a rather large room 15'x15' which will accommodate all their toys, books, bunk bed, desks and sofa with room in the center for playing and their own half-bath. I'm sort of lamenting that we never did it sooner. It just felt weird to have them upstairs when our bedroom is downstairs. But now that most of their toys are moved it feels like the size of our house has doubled and keeping the living room and dining room clean has gotten 10x easier.
However, moving everything out and everything in has been quite a task with Brian working until 9pm every week day. All we need to do is move the bunk bed upstairs this weekend and it will be done! After which the next task will be setting up my new sewing room. It's been difficult not having a place to sew for a couple months.
Below Image via Little Miss Momma
I need enough floor space for my large 6'x5' table which can be split into two smaller tables if necessary, my sewing dress forms, ironing board, lamps and space to store extra fabric. I'm leaning toward the smaller sun room but I'm still unsure.
Whatever happens I'm looking forward to planning the new space. My old sewing room was big but it had a lot of unrelated extraneous furniture we stored upstairs which cluttered up the space. Do any of you have a favorite photo of a craft room you've seen on the internet for some inspiration? What are some of the most essential things you need in your sewing room?
Ideas: Eyelet Dress
July 28, 2011
This dress would be so easy to make if you had some wide eyelet trim. All you would have to do is make the tiny top and attach. But it's those boots really MAKE the outfit!
Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 11: Nautical Knit
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Tutorials 53: Coffee Table to Ottoman
I Want It 8: Comfy Bra
July 26, 2011
Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 10: Sizzling in Strapless
Take advantage of these HOT summer weeks with some bare skin.
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Only $35 from Lulu's.
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MUST SEE: Sew Weekly's Make This Look Series
Can I just say I am totally in love with The Sew Weekly's "Make This Look" Series. I'm totally jealous I didn't think of it first;) Mena is a genius.
Basically she takes a dress from say....Modcloth then shows you how to replicate it with a current pattern and online fabric.
These are just a few of her past looks. Check out The Sew Weekly for all past MTLs.
Still can't rave enough about the look of her site!
Inspiration 29: Circus Skirt
Love this kids skirt. It's a cream colored pettiskirt with a shorter red and white stripe skirt.
Would love to recreate it.
Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 9: Ruffle Around the Collar
July 25, 2011
Love the collar on this.
Also in pink.
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This cute striped dress, reminds me of a summer carnival.
Free Pattern: Bandana Dress
Jame is offering her bandana dress pattern for one week only! Check it out!
If you have a free clothing pattern that you are offering on your site please let me know and I'll post about it on Grosgrain.
Ideas 20: More DIY Play Kitchens
More great kids kitchens out of old furniture. These were made from TV stands.
Did You Know? 1
I totally did not know that Modcloth also sells vintage. Check out this amazing frock for only $34.99!
The downside, there's only one of each thing:( And it looks like everything in their shop is sold out now. Wonder when they'll be restocking?
Source: modcloth.com via Jess on Pinterest
More great Modcloth Vintage items that have already sold:(
All for $34.99
For $39.99
Boot
Think Nautical Dress
Vintage Lady in White
Eve's Slip
Vintage Calendula Dress
Autumn Flowers Dress
Vintage Starlet Dress
Vintage Leisure Time Dress
Vintage Dainty Dots Dress
Vintage Perfect Party Dress
Vintage Fashion School Suit
Vintage Jennae Dress
Ideas 19: Palette Swing
July 23, 2011
This world has officially gone palette crazy. But in a good way!
See the tut at Sheryl Salisbury Photography.
Ideas 18: Love Letter Hankies
Well, this is just lovely. Literally.
Love letter hankies for newlyweds.
These are actually printables that you can use at your wedding for guests to write congrats and hang them up on a faux clothing line but I thought it might be a sweet thing to embroider on a real hanky for your loved one too....if you're good at that sort of thing. A poem would be sweet too.
Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 8: Ruffles and Buckles
July 22, 2011
I loved this so much I was going to buy it for my trip to NYC but I didn't think it would get to my house in time.
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This Delia's Dress would look great on a brunette for an exotic look on a hot day.
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Would make a good casual frock in the hot summer. Pair with a braided leather belt.
Wow 39: Wings
I haven't posted a wow in a while because I just haven't found anything that I thought was worthy. But this caught my eye. Bead work made to appear like angel wings on an open back dress. Really gorgeous!
Ideas 17: White Washed Palette Coffee Table
It looks like Ana White fans are getting in on all this palette love too! This one was submitted to her site by Make It Lovely. You know I think it would be even neater if you went down to your local glass company and bought a custom cut sheet to put on top. If you were even more ambitious you could get glass drill bits and screw it into the wood but I don't think I'd have the courage. Perhaps you could use plexiglass?
This one is also from Ana White and it is made of palettes but I think you might need a little more skill as it is produced from one of her FREE table plans. But in all, the entire table was made for only $2!
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Ideas 16: Sweater Purse
July 21, 2011
NYC trip
I met with the project manager Jamie Lau, who is just darling! I'm so psyched to be working with her. The moment I arrived she helped me make a snappy little espresso and introduced me to all the Burdastyle staff who I've only known in avatar form;)
After our big meeting, Jamie walked me through the garment district including all the most popular shops, B&J, Mood. I bought a cute little ice-cream plaid fabric for $17 a yard (see top). I'd never pay that here but I figured what the heck it's NY. And I think it was worth it because it has inspired me to FINALLY make a new dress. I just have to get the kids bunks upstairs once and for all so I can finish my craft room.
I also got a look at their first book which will be coming out soon! And I can safely say, it's definitely worth the wait! So many amazing projects! So much eye candy. Just like Burdastyle! It's definitely on my must-own list of sewing books.
I'll probably be heading back to the Burdastyle offices in the beginning of August, so I'll update you more then!
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Cute Cheap Dress of the Day 7
Found this cute H&M dress for £19.99. Only available for UK customers:(
But I thought I'd mention it anyway because it's totally cheap and cute and I know there are some UK Grosgrain readers out there.
Also, this YesStyle dress is only $28.80 and adorable. Would look perfect for a carnival shoot.
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