Capering About

My next sewing project. Wish me well!
I'll post images soon.

To and Fro

This post was inspired a dear friend's Facebook profile image that proudly boast "If you can rock the afro rock the afro". I've been collecting images of people with naturals, as I've been growing my own, for a few years. As a product of the 70s I carry a sentimental longing for the fashion fads, catch phrases, movie motifs, and hairstyles paired with that decade.

Here are a few of my fro favs.

An image from JANE back in the day before they folded

Trading cards from Frenchpaper.com

The glam Face Book profile pic that inspired this post; source unknow

Below the Belt

My mom and I came across this Simplicity pattern while thrift shopping. We stopped and locked eyes -- we both wanted to buy it. Our compromise? I'll trace it and then mail it to her. This way we both win.


I'll be sure to post pictures of the final product. Which view should I make, belt 1 or 2?

Butcher Apron for a Cookie

A friend of mine just moved into a new house and has no free time for sewing, so she let me borrow several vintage patterns from the 70s, hooray! This one made me pull out my scissors the fastest-- a butcher apron, how cute.
I made views B & C. They are adorable and comfy...I think I created something great! I'll be sure to share photos when I wear them.