I have another dress to jumpsuit project to share with you. I drew out an illustration here, so you can see how easily you change a large dress into a jumpsuit. It’s best to buy a dress a few sizes bigger than your normal size. If it’s too form fitting, the leg will bunch up too much and look weird. I cut this leg a different way than I normally have in the past; I wish I did my normal straight cut up the middle. Nevertheless, the jumpsuit still came out close to what I was thinking and they give me Ilana Kohn vibes (very similar to this jumpsuit).

Something to note, the dress has a Henley style neckline, so I can easily put on and take off the jumpsuit. If the neck opening isn’t large enough for you to wiggle your body into, you would have to create a key hole neck opening at the back. To make your own, get the illustration here. Check out other dress to jumpsuit projects here and here.

on me: edwardian top, vintage from ms. tips (similar here). jumpsuit, thrifted and altered (this dress would definitely work for this project). earrings, vintage (similar here and here). chicago clogs, c/o maguba.

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Ben’s cousin got married earlier this month and I had the wonderful job of making the ring pillow. The color the pillow needed to be was champagne, and the sequins and satin fabric I found at Joann’s worked perfectly.

When I think back at my own wedding, there were lots of handmade touches. I didn’t even know how to sew yet! Had I known, I probably would have made my own ring pillow. I embossed my own invitations, then did water color on them, and I even sewed a button on each one. My wedding topper was something I sculpted from clay (see here). It’s been so long now, at least in my mom brain, that I don’t remember what else I made. I just remember sitting on the floor of my bedroom always making something. Now with Pinterest, weddings have gone to a whole new level. I’m glad Pinterest wasn’t around when I got married.

In love with this gorgeous 1970’s (with floral cut outs!) duster coat.

I appreciate the simplicity of these deadstock vintage sneakers for kids.

Delicate Edwardian tops are always so pretty; this one is currently available from Ms. Tips!

I’m patiently waiting for these wide leg pants to come back in stock from Everlane.

I loved Pumas in high school, and I kind of want this pair now.

If I were just a couple inches taller (and the jacket a couple inches shorter), I would have bought this at the Golden Years Market (I’m perplexed no one has snatched it up yet!).

I use to avoid wearing light colors like this with kids, but I’m whatever about it now because I’m thankful for stain removers.

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This week’s learned, links, and thankfulness…

Thankful for opportunities that teach me how to roll with it. Sometimes I fail, and sometimes I roll with it and everyone stays calm.

My lesson plan are done for the next month. Woot! Woot!

I love the new shoe colors for Marais USA. Pre-orders are happening now!

So inspired to make a rope bag in this shape.

How sweet is this Edwardian top?!

Totally loving the vibe in this photo.

Cooked these sliders this week and the girls loved it! Easy and delicious!

Thanks to Airbnb, we are off this weekend chasing palm trees, catching sunsets, and getting sandy. Follow our adventures here. It’s nice to escape a bit and go off “memory hunting” (anyone remember when I had that blog?). #cakiesadventures

We definitely will be relishing our weekend, and I hope you cherish yours too!

Ben and I were able to sneak away for a tiny flea market date this past Sunday. One of my fave markets is the Long Beach Antique Market every third Sunday of the month. These days, I usually don’t get there until 2pm, when it’s free to walk in, and I just peruse the stalls to find some treasures. I’m not looking for big furniture pieces, since our house is pretty full, I just like to see if there are any unique baskets, decorative, or clothing goods to bring home.

The market has changed so much since we started going over 10 years ago, and prices have definitely gone higher too. One thing that hasn’t changed is the excitement you get as you walk through each aisle searching for old treasures. There’s this anticipation in the unknown that I love so much. You never know what you’ll find, but if you don’t find anything, and it’s a bust, you walk out a teensy bit disappointed. My wallet is for sure happy though! No matter if you find something or not, the antique market is such an inspiring place to be. I love seeing all the random things people buy; I think that’s part of the fun.

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True and Brave are starting to out grow their clothes, so we’ve been thrifting some cool goods for them. Not only do we look for vintage clothes, but I’ll buy clothes in large sizes, so I can deconstruct it and make something for them (or me). I wish I took a picture of the large, denim, wrap skirt I used before I hacked it into this pair of sailor pants. I was much too excited to sew and make them something, and I didn’t want to stop to snap a picture. The skirt was only $1.50, which is a good price for a piece of fabric (and it was made in the USA), and I knew it was enough fabric to make them a dress or a pair of pants.

True is a lot like me and does not like skinny jeans at all, so I made her (and Brave, since they share) some sailor-esque wide leg pants. I followed my shorts pattern and instructions in my book, Let’s Sew Together, and just widened the leg portion to give it a slight bell shape. Sewing pants may seem intimidating, but really, it’s 4 almost identical shapes that you connect together. Give it a try and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to sew pants!

on true: top, thrifted (similar here). pants, homesewn (similar here). basket, vintage. sneakers, c/o fabkids.

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