Sunday, September 9, 2012

best weekend!














What a huge weekend!! It really was a doozy. I re-opened the shop on Saturday morning and over the last two days it has basically been sold out. I have plenty of fresh orders to keep me busy for a while, and a new dress style that I desperately want to develop, so its time to shut the shop again so that I can focus on the business of making and creating.

The new style, that I have named 'the baguette' features a fully lined bodice and a pleated skirt with side pockets that meet in the middle (like a hoodie, but hidden). I don't know why I named it the baguette, it just popped into my head and it stuck.

I played around with the idea of an apron pocket skirt and I LOVE this. I think the combination of the fabrics and the style tell a really old fashioned, Australian story. I haven't named this style yet, I am open to suggestions. 

Also feeling completely inspired by the 70's beach girls from puberty blues. I caught my first episode the other night and I'm instantly addicted, I will have to download the first few episodes that I have missed already.

On Friday I hit up the op-shop and decided to browse the ladies jeans (I don't peruse the clothing that often any more) and hit the jackpot. Two pairs of the most awesome fitting jeans I have EVER owned at jut three bucks a pair. I was so ridiculously happy I had to call someone just to tell them how lucky I was. I have decided that the oppy is the perfect place to buy jeans as they come pre-stretched and  already worn in. Usually I buy a great pair of jeans that don't fit me two weeks later because they have grown a size. 

So I have has a most productive, happy weekend! I have my girl back now and its time to give her my undivided attention. Hope you are having a lovely Sunday evening.

Bec x


18 comments:

  1. You have been busy.
    Love the colour/ pattern combo of the Aussie apron pocket dress, possible names for dress could be Matilda, Acacia, or Tasman.
    There's been vintage sheet sewing happening here too with several strings of bunting.
    x

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    1. Zara!! I love Matilda. Another lady has just said they remind her of peg aprons and suggested peggy. Now I am torn!

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  2. Love the contrasting fabrics. I wanted to Baguette but it was not in my size!!

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  3. I love the apron pocket dresses! I love wearing aprons around the house :D The last one with the two florals is my favourite.

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  4. I absolutely love the Annie dress in your shop at the moment (the reduced one)! I am just trying to convince my mum to let me buy it, I have been saving up! Angie xx
    P.S. A cute name for your apron dress could be something like: The Frankie, I'm not so sure why I thought of this, I just think it fits well. By the way congrats for such success in your shop, I watched some of those dresses sell out within minutes of you putting them up!!

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  5. Love the baguette! I would defs be in the market for this style when you you've finished creating :)

    on another thought, do you offer dresses with capped sleeves?

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  6. What about the "Pinny Dress" for your apron dress. It so awesome.

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  7. I love Peggy or Pinny! It is super cute Bec. I have always bought jeans at the oppie (I cant fathom paying retail when a $3 pair are up for grabs) - my fav brand is Sussan. They fit like a glove and have a 70's sort of feel to them with the front pocket detail. (The are very Puberty Blues in fact) Look out for them next time you op shop - I have converted a few friends to that brand. I cant do skinny jeans so the Sussan brand is ideal. Sounds like your weekend was perfect :-)

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  8. oh bec. you are my hero. love your work. always.

    kel x

    p.s - am loving the instagram photos of your new place. just gorgeous!

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  9. Ooh yes I love Peggy too :)
    Aside from my underwear I pretty much buy everything else from the op shops..I loathe malls and always have...take me op shopping any day.
    I too have been drooling over your IG feed.

    x

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  10. Just loooove the Apron pocket Dresses..

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  11. I just love these!! Love your fabrics and the new design! Sew cute!! :) :) Happy Monday! xo Holly

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  12. Wow! Your shop sold out in one day!? I'm not surprised but I have to say congrats! I only hope that while your sewing your latest orders, you find some time to rest and relax. It's the little breaks that keep us going at high speeds :)

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  13. Loving the apron dress - reminds me so much of my Nan's vintage aprons with those pockets! Sigh. Awesome. I love the name Pinny dress but you could also call it Gwen after my nan if you wanted (she'd be so chuffed) :)

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  14. P.S. Do you have Pinterest? 'Cause I totally just 'pinned' the heck out of you right now! xx

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  15. Oh my goodness, gorgeous! You just have this knack of taking all my money, Bec!!!

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