Tag - retro

Akram's Ideas: Sew Fearless Challenge

Sew Fearless Challenge

March 1, 2020

Akram's Ideas: Button Rack

Storage Solution For My Button Collection

February 8, 2020

Akram's Ideas: 2020 Sewing Plans

2020 Sewing Plans

February 2, 2020

Akram's Ideas: Make Nine 2019

Make Nine 2019 Sewing

January 27, 2019

Another #makenine checked off, sharing my lovely Mimi blouse from the book Love at First Stitch made in a beautiful vintage pink cotton floral print.

Mimi Blouse In a Vintage Pink Floral

July 25, 2018

Review of my Tilly & the Buttons Coco Tops made over the winter season. The perfect tops to keep you cozy.

Quick and Easy Coco Top

March 14, 2018

Sharing my plans for the #2018MakeNine that include patterns from the Tilly & the Buttons Love at First Stitch book and my #VintagePledge patterns.

Sewing Plans for 2018 Make NIne

February 17, 2018

Review of another Gable top from Jennifer Lauren Handmade, this time in an autumnal floral print.

An Autumnal Gable Top

November 2, 2017

Review of my Summer Moneta dress made in a colorful and bright floral print featuring a sleeveless bodice and r

A Colorful & Bright Summer Moneta Dress

July 19, 2017

A few practical pinup styling tips I learned at the latest Cherry Dollface workshop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Practical Pinup Tips from Cherry Dollface in Tulsa

May 10, 2017

Pattern review of the Moneta Dress by Colette Patterns made with 3/4 length sleeves and tie collar for the #monteaparty sewalong.

The Moneta Dress an Astonishingly Quick Make

May 3, 2017

The Little Red Dress Project via @akramsideas

The Little Red Dress Project-Fleece Coco

December 23, 2016

A Vintage Inspired Gathered Skirt in Parrot Print

A Vintage Inspired Gathered Skirt in Parrot Print

November 9, 2016

Retro Tiki Collab – Butterick 6354

August 4, 2016

Butterfly dress with purple piping made from vintage 1960s reproduction Simplicity 1364 blouse and gathered skirt in a cotton butterfly print.

Butterfly Dress with Purple Piping

July 18, 2016

A quick roundup of current and upcoming sew-alongs along with the Me Made May challenge.

Me Made May & Other Sew-Alongs

May 6, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Modcloth Loves Mom

Modcloth Loves Moms

May 4, 2016

Review and recap of the Cherry Dollface Hair & Makeup Tulsa Workshop this past weekend. I learned a lot of tips and techniques that were totally worth it.

Cherry Dollface Hair & Makeup Tulsa Workshop

April 6, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Choose Your Own Adventure with Gertie

Choose Your Own Adventure with Gertie

March 19, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Boho Road Trip Style

Boho Road Trip Style

March 4, 2016

Akram's Ideas: February Vintage Finds & The Vintage Tulsa Show

Vintage Finds Feb 2016 & The Vintage Tulsa Show

February 29, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

February 26, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Love At First Stitch – Book Review

Love At First Stitch – Book Review

October 18, 2014

I love you brunches Dress by Modcloth

Love You Bunches Dress by Modcloth

August 6, 2014