Road Trip

Last month I went on a Road Trip with my B.F.F./cousin Amanda. We realized that we hadn't been on a road trip in over ten years together. We decided to head north to Idaho where my sister in-law and nieces live. Our plan was to make lots of stops along the way and hit up TONS of thrift stores. Once we arrived my sis Renee wanted to do a "Road Trip" themed photo shoot. It was so much fun!!!! It was so hard not to laugh during this shoot! Thanks sis!!!! Photos by ONE TREE OF LIFE www.onetreeoflife.com/

My New Design

I have been working on some new dress designs, and I LOVE this one! Its a tent dress with a peter pan collar. Each dress will be unique using different vintage fabrics. Some will even have pockets. I just listed the first dresses in my shop, and I will have some more next week.

Tube Top Tutorial

One of my best sellers has been the reconstructed tube top. Its made from an old tee shirt. I think most of us girls have a shirt that we love, but the fit isn't that great. This is a way to change that. Its pretty easy to do. I am going to show you step by step how its done!

Supplies Need are: Tee shirt, stretch fabric, stretch lace, scissors, and thread.



Step 1: Cut out the front of the tee shirt into a rectangle shape. Make it as wide, or as narrow as your body type.



Step 2: Cut out the stretchy fabric into a similar rectangle shape. It can be wider or smaller than the the tee shirt, depending on your size.



Step 3: Lay the pieces of fabric right sides facing each other.



Step 4: Sew both sides together.




Step 5: Place your stretch lace in the seam of the 2 fabrics, and begin sewing. (I use a serger but you can also use a regular sewing machine)



Step 6: Pull the stretch lace as you sew it along the top of the tube.



Step 7: When you get back to the other end of the tube, sew the stretch lace ends together.



Step 8: Trim the bottom of the tube, and serge or hem the raw edge.



There you have it! A brand new tube top for Summer!

My style

I was playing dress up with my vintage etsy dresses the other day. This one is the prettiest shade of green. I paired it with black heels and handmade shoe clips. Vintage jeweled purse, mirror ring, and 99cent gold bracelet make up the accessories. Cute little outfit for a night out!

Behind the Scenes

I have been busy listing fresh merchandise all week. I had a great time with my gals during our photo shoot. I thought I would share some of the behind the scenes shots from that night. Enjoy!

My style

I fell in love with this pink gingham dress the moment I set eyes on it! It reminds me of a vintage country album cover. I know its a little costumey but I love the fit, and the scalloped edge on the skirt. I paired it with tights and a green jacket.
On the toes are my Steve Madden Clogs.
xoxo
Lynn