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This week has been wildly off-kilter here at the EM House; I am looking forward to getting back on track with my sleep schedule this weekend (sleep? What’s that? lol). That and working some finishing touches on posts that are slated for next week: a crafty tutorial (gasp! I know I haven’t done one of those in ages… and I call myself a “creative blogger”–haha!), and hopefully photographing some items for a virtual yardsale next week. Possibly working on a new sewing project too–if I can ever make my mind up about the skirt design. I’m stuck between doing a wide ruffle on the hem of a skirt, a very petite ruffle (possibly on a scalloped hem), or just leave it plain. I tend to think of skirts with wide ruffles as very “summery” (I have an odd way of “season categorizing” items), but since I don’t live in a part of the country that has a proper winter, do I really need to worry about that? hehe. I say I just need to make a decision and get sewing!
- Have you been following Jen’s tutorial on sewing a modern, old fashioned dress? You really should!
- An interesting article from 1949 on wearing the ever classic seperates and making them work (in a retro way).
- I absolutely adore this beautiful and whimsical star crown that Emily made–I need one!
- This tutorial on making a sweet yoyo pillow has got me dreaming of a whole slew of them for my sofa.
- A lovely, new-to-me style blog; I think you’ll enjoy it!
[ "mad for plaid" - september 1947 (be sure to click for a larger view). ]
This week’s vintage inspiration is dubbed “mad for plaid”! I have been eying many of the lovely, vintage plaid dresses that have been making appearances on stylish blogs, and coveting many! I’d love to find a sweet, plaid dress (that isn’t wool) to wear this fall, but so far my internet browsing hasn’t yielded anything quite right. hehe! Neither has my search for fabric found much more than rather yucky flannel plaids (or polyester… I really dislike polyester!), or things that are a bit too summery for my idea of a autumn/winter plaid. hehe! I have some cotton plaid in my stash, but it’s a half made dress (read: failed dress), and I don’t know if I can salvage enough. Time to find out, huh?
Have a glorious weekend!
Oh I’m glad you posted this! I’ve been so giddy for fall that when I stumbled across a perfectly back-to-school plaid dress in Virginia I still had to buy and wear it!
That lady on the right of the black and white picture is stunning, and I thought she was you at first!!
I am new to The Hidden Seed, too, and just in LOVE with it.
Yay for plaid!! I say go for a huge ruffle, dramatic is always better.
Thank you for the intro to the Hidden Seed, it looks lovely and I will definitely be following it from now on!
xo
Jennifer
http://milliedeel.blogspot.com/
plaid is so hard to sew! but yeah, i’m really feeling plaid too!
wow, thanks for the plug casey!
also, you are right, that style blog is gorgeous, i love it!
have a lovely weekend ~*~
I have to agree Casey, Im loving Emilys star crown! Thanks for the link to The Hidden Seed, im off to explore
Rose
lovely! I’m about to post a picture of a drop waist plaid dress I found, all in pretty pastels, this weekend sometime.. plaids are kind of addictive right now, aren’t they?
I can always count on your inspiration weeks to inspire me, too. gorgeous stuff, as always. I recognize Anja’s dress.. oh that thing was completely perfect.
good luck reworking your dress!
Ohh what great inspiration! Lovely selection of pics
LOL! I just found The Hidden Seed myself this week and fell in love with her style!
Oh, polyester scares me as well! >_< horrible, simply horrible.
I love this weeks flickr favs! Beautiful, wonderful post Casey!
Beautiful photos and source of inspiration, Casey dear! We’re both on the same hunt, I’d love to find a plaid dress in a pallet of autumn hues as well. No such luck so far, but it’s fun to have items that you’re forever on the prowl for, so I really don’t mind. If and when the right dress comes along, I’m sure it will be worth the wait
Wishing you a gorgeous, relaxing Sunday!
♥ Jessica
That gives me ideas for my black plaid I have! Truthfully I have a bolt of it, so if anyone needs my left overs let me know since I just need a couple yards for the skirt I am planning
I always enjoy my visit here, Casey… as you’re so inspirative and lovely. The hidden seed blog is awesome, nice blog and pretty pictures! I’ll be waiting for the next inspiration post!
ps : have a wonderful weekend too