DIY summer jacket

I found this top at an op-shop a few weeks ago and I was instantly drawn to the print and colours of the fabric. It reminds me of something my grandma would wear on special occasions. The fabric is synthetic, like chiffon. I normally prefer a cotton, but sometimes a little bit of slink is a nice addition to a outfit. I instantly saw its potential as a gypsy style jacket. 

I have been making boleros, kimonos and jackets lately (sneak peek coming) so I had this amazing vintage coral tassel trim on hand but you can find tassel trim in craft shops. I simply chopped off the sleeves at 3/4 length,  then I cut length off the back and I cut diagonally chopped the extra length across the front. I then sewed on my tassel trim to all of the raw edges and I was finished. A 15 minute project that I adore! I will be keeping my eyes out for similar pieces to do this again...

around these parts...

Hello beautiful friends! How are you on this fine spring day? It is lovely and mild down in these parts, but the sun is shining and the crickets and cicadas are chirping away so it feels like summer! Its a sound that reminds me of HOT summer days and it sort of lulls me into laziness...

But of course as always I have had a million and one things to do this week, and no chance to be lazy. I rearranged my home, I continued with the culling and sorting of our belongings, I set up my studio and on Tuesday I spent a whole day playing dress ups and taking photos with the lovely Peach from peach woods photography and local beauty, Claire. It was such a fun and laid back day and we shot at some fabulous locations and I CAN NOT WAIT to see the pictures and share them with you all.

Hopefully next week I will have a few more to share here... In the mean time I will leave you with a few pictures to give you a little taste of how my week has looked...

Bec x

Hello Beautiful Friends!

I am here! I am here!! I have had the most hectic and wonderful last few weeks. I finally debuted my little travelling caravan shop and it was a wonderful success. I was working so hard leading up to the market I have to confess that I was a little stressed out and ultimately a little bit of a nightmare to be around. I have to say a massive thank you to my lovely friends and family who helped me, and who have forgiven me for living in my own little bubble world this last month... I love you guys!

In the days after the market I had to shut down and hibernate and snap out of  hyper dress-making mode! A few days of sleeping on the couch, all day pyjamas etc, etc... Then came the post market house clean, which lead to the HUGEST garage sale in the world!!! And I have managed a little bit of creative sewing which has been so good for my soul. I am definitely cutting down on custom orders from now on to make time for creative sewing and one of a kind dresses...

Well I am glad that its over and done with and life can return back to normal, And I have lots to share including a very special D.I.Y at some point this week that I am sure you will love...

Hope you are well!!

Bec x