Paper Bag Waist Skirt for Sale
May 17, 2010 11:25 amFinally! After many requests, the paperbag waist skirt in the original black/white linen is here!
It has great pockets…
Tags: etsy, paperbag waist skirt
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I Conquered The Shorts. Part 1
May 12, 2010 7:16 amIt’s been hanging over my head for months. Like a nagging annoyance. The pant.
I’ve never made a pair of pants. I knew I had to do it. But I was scared. Veeeery scared of failing miserably. I mean, there’s the fit, the waistband, the zipper, the hem….all components that have to be perfect or else it would be a terrible disaster!
So here’s what I did. I bought a pant pattern. It was Burda 7738. I didn’t like the actual pant style, but I just wanted a basic fit for the top.
I know. Shocked? I HATE pattens. But I didn’t want to just experiment on this one. I cut out the pattern pieces then just put them together my own way and made my own style of pants. I just needed the fit for the top, pretty much. Lord knows I can’t read or interpret pattern instructions! Then I scoured You Tube for instructional videos on how to do the fly and insert a pant zipper. I did lots of trial and errors on that one! And somehow, I came up with my very first pair of shorts.
I wanted to make a bubble short with a thick band at the bottom out of something cozy. So I used a sweatshirt material.
Now these are FAR from perfect. (like, if you enlarge this picture on your computer screen I’m gonna come after you.) The sweatshirt material and the zipper weren’t a good mesh. It was sort of bulky. That’s why I’ll be wearing them with a covered t-shirt.
But I did it! And that felt good to get over that hurdle. I have made two others since them and I’ll post them soon. Things have been getting progressively better, I might add. 
Tags: shorts
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The Flea Market Frock
April 30, 2010 6:10 amIntroducing you to my Flea Market Frock. It’s one of my new designs for summer.
It’s shown here in cream voile.
It’s the perfect dress for any body type. It has broader shoulders, a higher cut neckline, a shirred elastic waistband and cutout pockets.
I also have it in hand dyed navy...
…and charcoal grey.
Its’ so lovely as a spring/summer dress and it’s extremely versatile because you can wear it with leggings or jeans. Go check out a lot more pictures in my etsy store! It’s stocked with MANY new items!!
I’m even thinking about how I’m going to style it for the fall! With a long sleeve shirt under it, a big belted cardigan, tights and knee high boots… it’s a year round dress! I’ve got two other colors of it coming soon!
Don’t forget to check out The Beaded Purse and enter for the giveaway!. She just posted some BEAUTIFUL clothes! I’m swooning over the first dress!
Tags: dress, etsy, Original Designs, women's clothing
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Lots of New Things to Etsy
April 26, 2010 4:37 pmI have 9 new shirts in the etsy store. Go check them out!
I also have two new kid’s t’s.
And these bags, ready to ship ASAP!
I have MANY more items that will be added to the etsy store soon, including TWO new dress styles, women’s tank and more T’s!
Also, if you’ve been thinking about getting this dress that’s perfect for summer…
…hurry up! It’s been a huge hit and I’m almost all out of the fabric!
And a tutorial coming in a couple days. I know! FINALLY!!!
Tags: etsy, jersey dress, pleated purse, tshirts
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Post-Trunk Show Update- SALE!!
April 23, 2010 9:11 amHello! I’m back from the depths of craziness! Last night we had the trunk show at Stripe and it was a huge success. I sold a lot of stuff and still have tons of stuff to fill up the etsy store with!
Added today are my leather strap tanks…
…lots of t-shirts like this one…
… this one…
…and the very popular pop of pink is back!
There are some more in my Etsy Store and check back daily for more and more updates. I have dresses, frocks, kid’s T’s and tanks to add, still!
And check out the front page of Etsy! Another Lex design made it to the front page!
And from today until NEXT FRIDAY, April 30th 10% off EVERYTHING in my Etsy Store. Just purchase it and I’ll send you the revised invoice. Thanks for being such amazing supporters and virtual friends!!
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