No, not truly — this is NOT the last Linktastic Friday. however I haven’t done one in so long, that I believed outrageous hyperbole would be justified.
A great deal of this publish will be on the LIFO (last in, very first out). such as this fantastic publish by a mother about her daughter’s prom gown saga. (Thanks to Jo for the link, as well as to Patti (the mother in question) for the phrase “I’d eat raw tarantulas in hot sauce [for my kid]”.)
Or such as this dress:
Sent by Una, to add to the “fake bolero club”. I type of want it, even if it is a bit on the apparent side. (Not Dolly Parton-obvious, however still.) [And do you understand what is awesome? This blog is the very first hit for the Google browse “fake bolero”.]
Oh, as well as Jen at MOMSpatterns has provided us one more discount coupon code, to ensure that we can all take advantage of being members of the stitching blog cabal. 20% off from now up until may 23, by utilizing the code ‘iheartsewing’. In other cabal news, Cherie at Shrimpton Couture is having a 15% off sale with the end of May.
You have to inspect out this bathing fit up best now at Dorothea’s Closet. I mean, REALLY. GO THERE NOW. look at what the pigeons are doing! as well as then marvel that somebody’s three-martini lunch really made it into production.
Barb has a new blog about stitching with neckties. as well as Libby has put her *stunning* necktie gown up at BurdaStyle. It was for her 50th birthday, as well as she looks magnificent. pleased birthday Libby, as well as thanks for being an motivation — I have now penciled in “make necktie dress” for August of 2021!
Lynne states there’s a great bit Black gown display going on in Brighton. Which only makes me sadder that I *won’t* be in London this next weekend, as I had hoped. as well much going on here, unfortunately. With any type of luck I’ll be back in the UK soon (and the dollar will recoup a few of its oomph against the pound. possibly after November?)
Cat sent me a lot of links to Sartorialist-style street fashion pictures from around the world. I truly liked the Japan one. sure everybody is young, as well as cute, as well as has an asymmetrical haircut as well as fascinating socks, however that’s not a poor thing.
Did you understand some site called Kaboodle (which I never heard of before, as well as have no concept what they do) is having a contest with Marie Claire magazine, in which they ask you to take a photo of yourself in your preferred spring dress? The champion gets $1000 as well as a trip to NYC. I’ve only seen one vintage entry so far, as well as I haven’t truly seen much handcrafted stuff. mainly sundresses. I believe perhaps we ought to all enter. particularly those of us who like to wear vintage, or who are not model-sized … very first round of the contest ends June 12. If you enter, let me understand as well as I’ll go vote for you!
Or, you know, you might just go into the Pattern evaluation vintage stitching contest.
To counteract the recent NYT story on the demise of the dress, is a story from the Guardian on exactly how gowns are being reinvented. thanks to Susan for the link!
In situation you were concerned I had discovered a new obsession as well as not told anyone, here’s a shirtdress, sent in by Deb. inspect out the collar, it’s yummy. as well as this one, which has CHEVRON POCKETS. Or this one, which has four pockets as well as a adorable collar.
Deb likewise sent this. What’s that, you ask, hesitant to click on an anonymous link? It’s scanned pictures of the Gazette du Bon Ton! I bet now you’re clicking, huh? (note: text at site holding the scans is in Japanese.)
Mary Beth sent a link to Shay’s blog, where SHE links to a excellent set of scans of a 1920s comic, Ella Cinders.
Eirlys sent a link to a thesaurus bracelet that she discovered on Etsy. Ooh, pretty! Laurie sent this robot grasp purse, which is adorable however certainly produced humans. Robot pincers don’t clutch, they DESTROY. plus you keep your robot lipstick as well as robot secrets in your breast plate — everybody understands that.
There’s an fascinating 2-part interview with the child of a 1960s knitwear designer up at Marge’s blog. (Warning: site plays music.)
Mindi put her preferred pattern, ever, up on the wiki. Go as well as marvel. as well as Lorraine sent a link to a gown that appears like the walkaway gown as reimagined by Loretta Lynn.
Oh, as well as much more liberty sneakers. Hi-tops this time! You can wear them in your liberty chair. (Thanks Dory, Eirlys!)
And one much more photo before we go, from the fantastic LOLbots:
All best — linktime’s over — I ought to truly go as well as get some actual work done now, however many, numerous thanks to all of you who commented on yesterday’s publish — I was overwhelmed by your generosity as well as generosity. say thanks to you!
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