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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

Another flip through of a vintage magazine, this time Household from Jan 1957.

Vintage Magazine Jan 1956

February 17, 2019

Another Sew 'n' Tell where I share my sewing makes, this time my 2018 summer sewing makes.

Sew N’ Tell – My Summer Sewing Makes

October 16, 2018

Sharing what's on the sewing table, my autumn 2018 sewing plans, which include a birthday dress, cozy cardi and vintage coat.

On the Sewing Table – Autumn 2018 Sewing Plans

October 6, 2018

Sharing a mash-up of two of my favorite top patterns and a little creative color blocking as well.

A Quick Mashup & Creative Color Blocking

October 2, 2018

Sharing a super cute and nerdy outfit put together with a novelty tee and Simplicity 8019 a 1970's buttondown skirt made in a navy dotted swiss.

Nerds need love and a Buttondown Skirt

September 6, 2018

Review of yet another completed UFO project, Vintage Simplicity 3580 a 1960's shirtwaist dress with pleated skirt.

Vintage Simplicity 3580 – Another Completed UFO

July 4, 2018

Sharing some of my fave finds for spring 2018, from vintage accessories to sewing items. Check it out see all the goodies I picked up recently.

A Vintage Haul – Fave Finds for Spring 2018

June 17, 2018

Review of my latest Jennifer Lauren Handmade Mayberry dress, made in a seersucker floral fabric just perfect for Spring weather.

Jennifer Lauren Mayberry in a Spring Floral

February 28, 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

Akram's Ideas: #SMYLY Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress

#SMYLY Sew Over It Vintage Shirtdress

February 3, 2018

Quick review of the hacks I made to Simplicity 8019 a 1970's reproduction buttondown skirt.

Quick Hacks for Vintage Simplicity 8019

November 29, 2017

Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017

Sew ‘N’ Tell – What I made for Summer 2017

September 24, 2017

Review of my latest #vintagepledge2017 make Butterick 3286 a great 1960's summer top made with only two pattern pieces.

Vintage Pledge Butterick 3286 is a Great Summer Tank

August 17, 2017

A quick updated and revisions on my 2017 Make Nine pledge, the nine sewing patterns I hope to make this year.

Mid-Year Progress on My 2017 Make Nine

June 29, 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

The Vintage Pledge returns for 2017 and here are my sewing plans for this fun vintage sewalong.

Thrilling Return of the Vintage Pledge for 2017

March 24, 2017

Recap of the sewing and vintage haul fave finds I picked up this fall and quick review of the Vintage Tulsa Show.

Fave Finds Oct 2016 Sewing and Vintage Haul

October 15, 2016

Vintage inspired suit in green made by combining Tilly and the Buttons Delphine skirt, Butterick 6354 Bolero and Simplicity 1364 blouse.

Vintage Inspired Suit in Green

September 21, 2016

How-to video for creating your own DIY sock bun and style a classic vintage updo bun hair style.

Vintage Updo with a DIY Sock Bun

July 15, 2016

Quick review of my 60’s shift dress made with a vintage floral fabric and vintage reproduction simplicity 1609 pattern.

60’s Shift Dress – Simplicity 1609

July 13, 2016

A video review of my latest vintage finds (haul) for May & June 2016.

Vintage Finds May & June 2016

July 1, 2016