M A R Y

Big News!

2012-01-06T17:28:00.001-08:00

M A R Y has launched a new site. And she has a new awesome blog. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe. You won't want to miss this shit.
SS2012 will be here before you know it. Heres a sneak peak of what i'm working on.

Com'on!

2011-12-06T10:57:00.000-08:00

South Slope Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday December 10, 2011

www.SouthSlopeCraftFair.com

Get all your holiday shopping done in one day! Join us at the South Slope Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 11am-5pm. Enjoy our gallery of artists, artisans and craftspeople, many from Brooklyn and all purveyors of original and high-quality goods. We have assembled a diverse product line for your shopping pleasure, including jewelry, apparel, ceramics and more. Our Fair also features: scrumptious snacks from local eateries; a terrific raffle; and fun activities for kids.

Proceeds from the Holiday Craft Fair benefit P.S. 10, a public elementary school located in the heart of South Slope. This is a PS 10 PTA-sponsored fundraiser.

Hideaway

2011-12-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

This is like my bedroom. Well kinda...I sleep behind a curtain. Cute.

Right now!

2011-11-19T09:00:00.001-08:00

Come and get it at the Dekalb market in Brooklyn.

Good Times.

2011-11-14T16:30:00.000-08:00

Onle

2011-11-14T11:01:00.001-08:00

It was kinda foggy this am on the train platform.

2011-11-10T06:59:00.001-08:00

Come Out!

2011-10-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

I'll be here again this year and having a big giant sale. Last season, samples, and a bunch of other goodies all at steep discounts! Come out, come out!

Austra - Like!

2011-10-29T07:23:00.000-07:00

Loving this band lately. I can't stop listening! Check it out and let me know when they come to NYC. I can't keep up with that kinda stuff.
Austra

Want Some Get Some.

2011-10-27T16:13:00.001-07:00

New M A R Y is up on the site! Check it out and let me know what you think. I'm also mid-website-revamp. Stay tuned for an improved www.marysavel.com complete with shopping cart. Oh yea.

Are you Ready?

2011-10-26T15:30:00.001-07:00

You best get ready....

New Garden Camp

2011-09-11T17:13:00.000-07:00

Subtle, no. Awesome, yes.

2011-03-29T06:15:00.000-07:00

The year of the quilt has been awesome. Go see this exhibit even if you're not a quilt enthusiast. The Armory itself is an awesome building to explore, but fill it with 650 red and white quilts from one woman's personal collection and it turns into an awesome Alice and Wonderlandish house of cards. Plus it's free. These were some of my favs...

I love the little quilted cat in the left corner.

My name, quilted. Cool.

2011-02-27T18:48:00.000-08:00

MarySavel S/S2011 is up! Hope you love it. Thank you so much to my beautiful models, Betsy and Christina, my makeup artist, Natasha, and my photographer, Jason.

Coming Soon...

2011-02-23T09:39:00.001-08:00

Leather

2011-01-23T08:10:00.000-08:00

What says Summer better than a Leather tank top? You're so cool, Kate Botsworth.

Recovered.

2011-01-23T07:28:00.001-08:00

I am well again! Yay!
After a few days of really good rest I am ready to get back into things, including new knitting projects. After I finish knitting my black winter hat for myself (I think i've just about perfected the pattern by now) I want to start on another sweater. A crewneck, kinda like the one below but really oversized, almost like a dress with all of my random balls of colored yarn. Sounds like it could be a real mess. We shall see. I think it's going to be great.

More Quilts!

2011-01-15T09:54:00.001-08:00

Saw more quilts with Hil last night. It was so fun that we took a picture.

Drink and Draw

2011-01-13T09:37:00.001-08:00

Drink and Draw was a lot of fun last night. Here are some of my sketches. It was a funny experience.

P.S. I Did Not Make This...

2011-01-11T17:03:00.001-08:00

But I definitely think I could ... and should? ...
PS I Made This...get on it.

2011, the Year of the Quilt

2011-01-08T08:10:00.000-08:00

It doesn't quite have the same ring to it as, "2 thousand one one, get 'er done" but that's OK. I had a fun time anyway yesterday looking and definitely NOT touching (even tho I really really wanted to) the quilts that are currently on display at the American Folk Museum. Some of my favorites...

They all were really amazing. Go take a look if you're walking by.

I Consew. Can you?

2011-01-05T08:41:00.000-08:00

The new addition. I quite like my new setup. Be on the lookout for Mary Savel S/S 11.

Christmas in PA

2010-12-29T11:10:00.000-08:00

Reflectin

2010-12-21T06:26:00.001-08:00

Life has been keeping me busy. November and December especially have been the busiest months ever. I felt like they would never end and it is only now on the 21st of December that I feel like I finally have a minute to sit down and post. I wish I had pics for documentation but I guess I just haven't been taking the time to get the old point-and-shoot out. So instead, i'll make a boring bulleted list of things that have happened and things that will happen in the future..

Holiday Fair season is over! So happy about this because it stresses me out.
I started making jewelry focusing mainly on chains. I love getting my Mr. T on with big chains.
I'm going home for Christmas in a few days and excited for the forced break in PA.
I'm planning my Spring collection for Mary Savel which I'm excited to announce will include a crocheted top, jewelry, and hopefully many more totally awesome surprises.

2011 will be my year.

I hope.

Oh, I'd also like to note, that I still have some awesome stuff up on my Vintage Etsy site!

Yo, check out this cat. He is so cute.

Happy Holidays.

Smileys Yarn Sale

2010-12-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

Um, so I went to the Smileys Yarn Riot Sale the other day at the Holiday Inn in Midtown Manhattan (a lot of really weird things going on in that statement) and snapped these really good quality pics. I was definitely in the minority age-wise, but I was NOT in the minority gender-wise.
All weirdness aside, I got a really good deal on 100% wool...10 skeins for $15! What?!
Yea, get there.
I'm making a sweater for myself with it. Pics to come!

Cool VINTAGE Sale

2010-11-23T06:01:00.001-08:00

I'm having a Holiday Sale over at my Cool VINTAGE Etsy shop. Everything has been marked down 30% from now until Dec. 24th. Get it!

Etsy
SaveMe

Holiday Market

2010-11-19T09:06:00.000-08:00

Hey guys...mark your calendars. Over the course of the next few weeks I'll be vending at some holiday markets in the NYC area. Stop by and say hi!
See me next weekend, 11/27 at ArtsCetera Pop-Up Shop located at 212 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY. I'll be there from 11-6pm. Stop by to see the new goods!

A/W 2010

2010-11-17T15:37:00.000-08:00

Mary Savel has been updated with A/W 2010.
Some of my favorite shots of Lenice taken by JNoyes from the shoot at Susan and Adam's apt. Thanks guys!

www.marysavel.com for more images.

Creep Face.

2010-10-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

Some inspirational photos to go by for tonight. Nothing fancy. Just me...in porcelain form.

Loosen Up My Buttons. Babe.

2010-10-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

NEVER DID I EVER think that I would be so AMPED about making my own buttonholes. I've always found this to be a major obstacle that I would have to solve by outsourcing so I've just avoided using them all together in my sewing. But then I found this make your own buttonhole link and i'm really excited to try it. Like REALLY excited. Thanks Jeffery!
I like this little bit at the end.... Spend a little time on practicing buttonholes. It will build up your confidence.
I'll give it a shot.

SaveMe New Stuff

2010-10-20T11:44:00.000-07:00

Check it out guys...New stuff is up and is hot.

Etsy
SaveMe

Black

2010-10-17T06:55:00.000-07:00

I just listed some great new coolVINTAGE pieces.

I love this oversized sweater / dress. It would be so cute with thick tights and boots right now in this weather.
Get it here...
And then there is this one. Its super sheer, so you'd wear a slipdress underneath but so cool in like a Stevie Nicks modern Gypsy kinda way. You know?
Get your Gypsy on...

Your basic LBD. Super short but high comfortable neckline. It's a good basic.
Check it...

I love this dress but it's just a tiny bit too big for me. Which makes me kinda sad because when I tried it on I kinda felt like how Julia Roberts' character probably felt in Pretty Woman. (after of course she gets her Richard Gear makeover on).
Get your Pretty Woman here!

Traveling Tuesday

2010-10-12T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey guess where i'm off to today....
Hope to come back with some good loot. Check in with me this week.

Knitting Weather

2010-10-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

THIS beautiful crisp Fall weather is totally making me want to drop all of my current projects immediately and instead put my bonnet on and head outside with my knitting needles ...

New VINTAGE

2010-10-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

Check out this new VINTAGE listing on Etsy.

Buy it here.

VINTAGE

2010-10-05T15:02:00.000-07:00

Check out this new vintage shop on etsy. Good stuff. Get it!

Etsy
SaveMe

Summer Closeout Sale

2010-10-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone. I've got a kickass sale going on right now in my Etsy shop. I've already marked some items down and over the next few days i'll be marking more stuff down. Also i'll be adding some Summer stuff that never even saw the light of day on Etsy, so be sure to check back. Click on SALE. Everything is getting marked down by 50%! Buy it!

I'm having one of these kind of hair days..

2010-09-19T07:21:00.001-07:00

White Featherweight

2010-09-17T07:08:00.001-07:00

Look how pretty this White Singer Featherweight is. I love it. Maybe I should paint mine.
Happy Friday, everyone.

Closetista, T O D A Y

2010-08-12T05:32:00.001-07:00

Don't for get to check me out today on Closetista, LIVE at Noon. It's going to be fun. Have a great day everyone!

Not Cool Enough to Knit

2010-08-08T06:37:00.001-07:00

I cannot wait for Fall and
Winter to be here so I
can start knitting again!
This is soo crazy cool!

Live Closetista Interview ... Soon

2010-08-05T06:27:00.000-07:00

Tune into Closetista at 12noon next Thursday, August 12th. Prepare yourself to see a live awkward interview with yours truly and catch an amazing sale on some new (some oldies too) and never seen before Summer items. Sale starts Thursday and ends on Sunday. Get it while its hott, people.
Here is a sneak preview of the offerings.
Thanks for posing, Marie!

Handmade and Fabulous

2010-08-03T05:13:00.000-07:00

Check out the marysavel shout-out in this blog post about sheeeeers and whether or not wearing sheer apparel makes you an exhibitionist on Handmade and Fabulous.
Me? an exhibitionist? No way.
NOT. (Remember that one?)

The Silver Lining

2010-08-01T08:11:00.000-07:00

I stopped dying my hair black about a year ago, when I first noticed a lot of grays popping up. And while I'm not anywhere NEAR having a full head of silvery gray locks like this, perhaps one day I will be, and I too think that might make a cool picture.

Q & I

2010-07-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

Little munshkins....Wish they would come visit me here....

Genies

2010-07-30T10:43:00.000-07:00

Jean Paul Gaultier + Levis = Awesome dump pants. These make me laugh and I love them.

No way!

2010-07-29T06:31:00.000-07:00

Way!...UsTrendy has featured me among many other awesome designers on their site for Fall Fashion picks. Oooo, fun! Check it out. Keep scrolling, and scrolling...

Happy Hump Day

2010-07-28T07:14:00.000-07:00

I am loving these white rooms found on this blog. I would live here. Love this blog too, even though I can't really read any of the text. Me espanol es no bueno.

Punk Rock Flea Market

2010-07-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Hey guys... I am going to be selling at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Philly this Sunday the 25th and I have no idea what to expect! I think it will be really fun and my entire table is going to be one big humongous vintage-inspired sale. So that right there is kinda fun for you. The PRF is held in a huge loft space with over 250 vendors selling everything from handmade items to records to furniture to food to automobile parts. What?
Come check me out! Doors open at 10am. Hope to see you there.
.

Wips

2010-07-17T07:47:00.000-07:00

Woving this bwight wipstick and naked eyes. So pwetty.

Belt Making

2010-07-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

I just made this test belt out of vinyl. I'm pleased that I actually had all of the tools (scrap vinyl, buckle, rivet, leather puncher, rotary cuter and mat) to complete the project. This doesn't always happen and as a result the project gets tossed into the finish-it-later-pile. The hardest part is cutting the belt length super straight. Anyone know of a good leather dealer in NYC?

Get to Work

2010-07-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

Procrastinating just a little bit....I'm going to make some cool stuff today. I'll show you in a min.

Cats

2010-07-06T13:38:00.001-07:00

Two of my fave kittiessss...

I should be doing work or something but it's just too hot out there.

Roof-top

2010-07-06T13:22:00.001-07:00

Hey guys. I had a pretty cool weekend. Just wanted to share some totally clear and not blurry at all pics. Hope you had a good one.

Don't Stop NAAG-ing me!

2010-07-06T05:13:00.001-07:00

New York based online magazine NAAG has blogged about me! Check out this super cool site featuring everything from fashion and culture to simply things that Fiona and Agyness D., the creators, like.
Read the POST featuring Fiona Paxton's belts and my dress. Yey!

Boxer Top

2010-07-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the finished shirt from yesterday. I added a little pocket to the front where I can stash pencils and stuff. I love this fabric, even tho it looks like men's boxer shorts material. The plaid reminds me of winter.

Hello, Hair Inspiration

2010-07-02T06:09:00.000-07:00

This girl's hair is awesome. I no longer have the urge to cut.

Wallet

2010-07-02T05:15:00.000-07:00

The last time that I left town on a big fabric run, I hit up PA for all of my materials, I came across a large bin of leather scraps. For about an hour, I picked through all of the scraps and left with all of the black, tan, and camel colored pieces that I could find. So buttery...I love leather like this.
I made some wallets. You can find these on my etsy store.

The World of Wovens

2010-07-01T06:57:00.000-07:00

I experimented with two things yesterday. Wovens and bias tape! Wovens are very unforgiving and really hold you accountable for your design and pattern...any mess-ups will be spotted right away.

But isn't the look so crisp and clean? It's totally worth the time and effort involved. I tested this summer top. It's kinda cute, if you're into prints depicting ladies chillin' and painting pretty pictures in the grass. Pics of the non-test top to come...

2010-03-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

What did I do today? Not a whole lot, until Hill came over this evening. She brought a whole Foods chicken for dinner that was delicious. We ate that, and then it was sewtown. I showed Hil an elastic technique that I use. She likes the industrial serger. Who wouldn't?

Shop the Look, kids.

2010-02-18T17:43:00.000-08:00

Get it.

Otte, 2nd in 2010!

2010-01-26T15:47:00.000-08:00

Not only can you shop MarySavel at Gumbo in Brooklyn, but you can now find me at Otte as well. What a great boutique with three locations in TriBecCa, West Village, and on Madison ave. This boutique features many amazing designers, both new and established.
You should probably check out MarySavel at Otte.

Update

2010-01-12T18:33:00.000-08:00

You can now find MarySavel at Gumbo, a cute boutique in the Boerum Hill section of Brooklyn. Gumbo will be hosting a trunk show featuring myself on January 23rd from 2-6pm. Come out. Have fun.
See you soon.
Happy New Year too.

I want.

2009-12-03T07:38:00.000-08:00

These little stirrup thigh-high leggings are way cute and look like they would be a super cozy and warm addition to any mini that I might find myself wearing this winter. I want, i want, i want, but i cant have. Too much!
So maybe ill make my own. Stay tuned. . .

BUST or bust

2009-12-01T20:20:00.001-08:00

Hey so this weekend is the BUST craftacular and it's going to be a great time, for a few reasons. Firstly, I will be sitting in a great spot right when you walk in the doors so you won't be able to miss me. Be sure to stop by and say hi. AND on top of all of the great wares and designs and music that will be pumping from the DJ booth, there will be a BAR, open from 4pm-7pm.
Drinks + shopping = fun-town.
Hope to see you.

New Items

2009-11-30T13:02:00.000-08:00

New Items are up. Keep checking back here or at MarySavel as I will be listing more throughout the week.
Have a great week!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
Marysavel.etsy.com

Free shipping!

2009-11-25T15:11:00.000-08:00

I'm blogging from the bus station in chinatown right now. An interesting scene as always oh and someone is smoking. Nice. 6:30 can't come soon enough. Anyway, visit www.marysavel.etsy.com and get free shipping on all orders from now till Cyber monday! Super!
Happy Thanksgibing to all.

NEWS!

2009-11-24T15:01:00.000-08:00

The past few weeks have been busy busy busy! I've been getting ready for some great upcoming shows. For real, come touch, feel, and try on my clothes in real life.
Right now, you can find my cozy wool cloaks, comfy jersey dresses, girly blouses and much more at the Chris Gandsy Holiday Pop-up Showroom. I'll have items there till January 2nd. If you're in the Boerum Hill area in Brooklyn, swing by and check it out!

BUST Holiday Craftacular is coming up next weekend, December 6th. This is a huge fair with over 200 vendors, tasty treats, and DJ's. Don't be a fool. Come out and visit me. Plus, goodie bags for the first 500 peeps to walk through the doors. Get there.

F I N D M E

2009-11-06T13:27:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars: November 9 - January 2nd, find me at the Chris Gandsy Showroom Holiday Pop-up Store in Brooklyn, NY. Come view my latest collection!

Todays Work

2009-10-20T15:32:00.000-07:00

Today was productive! I drafted and sewed two new patterns. The first is a cute little pleated skirt.

I think It's pretty cute. There are some minor adjustments that need to be made to the pattern like raising the pleated flap up about an inch.
I'll show you the second one tomorrow. Check back.
Also today, I sketched...here's a sampling of my fashion doodles. I think they're kind of funny.

Hair!

2009-10-07T16:44:00.000-07:00

This is kind of random, but can someone I know please cut their hair like this. If I didn't have this crazy curly mop, I would totes do it.

A Day of Firsts

2009-10-06T15:51:00.001-07:00

Before....

Today was definitely a day of firsts. I had elastic this morning and this evening I had shoulder pads! Yey! Here is tonight's creation.

I'm too tired to talk in detail about it besides mentioning that some details might be added, liiiiikkkkeee, seam down the back to split the tails, seams along the front, higher collar in the back, and possibly a waist detail of some sort.
So far, i'm pleased with the result. The shoulders are my fave. Go Big Business!

ELASTIC!

2009-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

I had been taking a relaxing few days break from sewing to get organized and do some sketching, but this morning I sat back down to my two favorite machines: 1935 black Singer and Elna 344 serger. I was working on a new piece and decided to test out a simple new elastic trick on an old dress from the Summer. And who cares because the Summer is out of here, right?
Elastic! I love elastic.

The test dress was roomy and cute before but I wanted it to have a gathered waist. I sewed the elastic around the waist stretching it as I went and Voila.

It was the first time trying this so there are a few mistakes but that's ok. Anything can be fixed. I was nervous to do it before, I guess because of uneven gathers and puckering but as long as you are consistent as you go, it's fine and pretty easy. Another trick that made for easier work was to sew the elastic in before sewing the 2nd side. By doing this, you have a nice flat surface, as opposed to a tube, to work on.
And this is the finished piece that I mentioned before. Ta-da. I might make this my Morticia Addams Halloween I-dont-feel-like-wearing-a-costume costume.

Fashion Collection Vids

2009-10-04T18:03:00.001-07:00

I'm so into the fashion collection videos that designers have been putting out lately. I get so excited when I stumble across a new one and especially when it's a weird one. This gem from Shipley & Halmos definitely wins the weird prize. I think its pretty amazing.

WEBSITE!

2009-10-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I'm in the process of having a website built! Yey! Finally. I'm excited. I hope you'll visit me constantly.
Omg, just as I was writing this, I received an email from Danny, my talented web designer, that my site is up! Check it out.

Sweetshop Sweatshop

2009-09-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

I had a very lovely evening tonight with my good friend and experienced sewer, Hilary and newbie sewer, Sonia. We made a delicious dinner, well Whole foods made it actually, roast chicken, couscous, and salad, and then commenced the sewing. Hilary and Sonia each were hard at work in my little sweat shop. It was such a fun and productive night. Yey. We love productivity.

New stuff is finally up!

2009-09-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

Just finished an awesome photo shoot with my talented friend and photographer Sara Wight. You can see her amazing photos and my new dresses here. Enjoy!
Keep checking www.marysavel.etsy.com for new items.

Hello Wickerman?

2009-09-23T16:12:00.000-07:00

Um, this is pretty much THE coolest thing I've seen all day. Seriously, watch this.

Check MarySavel In the next few days. New items will be posted. Here's a sneak peek...

Lucky likes me.

2009-08-13T13:12:00.001-07:00

I had a sudden jump in my Etsy interest yesterday and finally figured out why. . . Check it out, Yey!

New

2009-06-19T07:46:00.000-07:00

I got the new machine in the mail this morning! Check out how cute this guy is. I'll let you know how he runs.

New Stuff.

2009-06-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

A preview. More to come.
Check it out @ marysavel.etsy.com

Renegade Craft Fair!

2009-06-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

Had an awesome time at Renegade this weekend. Thanks for everyone who came out to visit and shop! See you next year, Renegade.

The Storque

2009-05-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Inspired by florals? Check out Etsy's blog, The Storque and look for me. I got a shout out. Thanks Etsy!

News

2009-04-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I have some new stuff up. Check it out. Hope you love it.

Also, I was in a cute Brooklyn Etsy feature on SARAHSPY's blog. Check that out too.

Clothing Labels

2009-04-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

I'm really excited because I just got my clothing labels in the mail. Yey, pretty cool. Black and gold, oh yea baby.

Interview at The Clothing Menu

2009-04-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

Had a little Q and A session with Kristen from The Clothing Menu! Yey, Fun! Read on.
http://theclothingmenu.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/interview-marysavel/

Eww

2009-03-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

Omg, i'm totally disgusted and amazed at the same time with what I found in my sewing machine! I decided to finally clean this puppy out with the little brush that it came with and oil her up since the last time that I had done so was like, well never. My fault, shame shame, I know. Look what I found! It doesn't look like much, but that entire clump was jammed between those two rings inside the inter-workings of my lovely Brother XL-3100. Spring cleaning is now totally complete. Have you begun yours yet?

Finally!

2009-03-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

After many attempts, I think I finally got it right.
Up soon on MarySavel.

If you didnt know already

2009-03-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

MarySavel is twittering. Come follow me. It'll be fun, I promise!

What's up?

2009-03-25T06:11:00.000-07:00

Keeping busy kids. This Saturday find me at the PS9 Spring Craft show at 80 Underhill Ave. in Brooklyn. I'll be there from 10-4 and I'll have a lot of new spring dresses, tops, totes and more. Totes!
A little peek at whats going on at MarySavel....check it out.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Marysavel

I've been featured...

2009-03-19T09:40:00.000-07:00

Just a short post...check out Modish, I've been featured.
Also, i've post new items on www.marysavel.etsy.com. Check it out!

www.marysavel.etsy.com

2009-03-01T21:05:00.000-08:00

Some of you already know, but most of you do not. I have a second Etsy page (wrenstore is the first) and you can check it out here. Check back often, I'll be posting more this week. Also this week, i'll be working super hard in preparation for the Choice market at 303 Grand which is happening in two weeks, on the 13th and the 14th of March in Williamsburg. Please stop by and visit me! Yey. Thanks. Goodnight.
Oh also, FYI, I think there will be booze at this one. I know that sweetens the deal for some.

Check out my rack.

2009-02-23T07:34:00.001-08:00

Thanks to everyone for coming out and visiting me yesterday at the Brooklyn Flea! I had a great day and hope to do it again soon!

Save the date: March 12-14, CHOICE DIY at 303 Grand. Should be fun!

A little Sneak Peak...

2009-02-17T19:19:00.000-08:00

Some items that you can look forward to viewing when you come and see me at the Brooklyn Flea this Sunday, 2/22 in DUMBO.

Reversible dresses for little girls.

Flouncy blouses for ladys.

From Knitting to Sewing

2009-02-06T08:20:00.000-08:00

I've decided to take a little break from knitting (I've been knitting constantly for like over two months now), and in exchange dust off the old sewing machine. Yeah, it's good to switch it up from time to time. And this jumper was the result of that switch. I used a very light-weight black gingham fabric and added a taupe lining to the jumper. It was totally rewarding to sit at my little sewing machine and use it to make a piece of clothing, and all in one sitting. I felt like my grandma.
I think there are many more creations ahead...

Busy with Wren

2008-12-06T15:15:00.000-08:00

I have been quite busy with a new project and have been neglectful of prettybirdblog. So sad, but I'm sure you all understand. I've been putting some new ideas i've had into action and finally started an Etsy store. It's something i've been wanting to do for a while but haven't had the time or energy, but Yey! Hark! bitter cold Winter is here and I don't want to go outside so free time abounds. I've continued making the little dresses similar to the one that I posted previously. I've been inspired by little people and i'm having alot of fun making these guys. My store is called Wren, like the bird. Here's the link, www.wrenstore.etsy.com. Thanks for looking!

Wake up white

2008-11-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

I want to wake up here.

Bird ceiling

2008-11-19T11:20:00.000-08:00

For those of you that know me personally, you know that I have a pretty deep love of birds. So when I saw this, I about died (thats so dramatic). This ceiling is so beautiful, and what an entryway to walk into. I wish I could see it in person. One day when I have a ceiling that I can call my own I would like to do this or a variation on this. I think vibrant color copies against the back drop of a black ceiling would be striking or it might be interesting to arrange the pictures in a pattern of some sort.

A space in my space

2008-11-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

I need a working space like this, complete with metal shelving for supplies and a bulletin board for posting inspirational swatches, magazine pages, and illustrations. Such a tidy space, too.

2008-11-16T11:45:00.000-08:00

I just finished this dress for little baby Iris. I'm pretty happy with it. Knit completly in the round using one skein (200g) of yarn, it was pretty quick and easy. Hope she likes it!

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