The Critic's Darling

Sewing 1950’s Vintage Butterick 7943 for the 2023 Dressmaker’s Ball

Adrimar — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:49:26 +0000

Finding the Perfect Vintage Pattern I was delighted with finding my perfect dress sewing pattern for the Dressmaker’s Ball, a vintage Butterick 7943 (circa 1956). I discovered this sewing pattern among the many piles and piles of vintage patterns at Vint’illage in Bowling Green, Ohio. After I decided that a Rococo ...

The Inspiration for my 2023 Dressmaker’s Ball Dress

Adrimar — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:36:07 +0000

On month from today my husband and I will be in Leicester, England for The DressMaker’s Ball! I wrote a post about this even back in March when I bought the tickets, and I have been looking forward to it ever since! You might recall I shared many sewing pattern ...

I Cut my Own Super Fine Hair into Butterfly Layers using the Brad Mondo Guide

Adrimar — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:43:39 +0000

A few months ago I went to a salon and asked for my hair to be cut into face framing layers. Sadly, this hair stylist lady said she would not do it because my hair is so fine. So I just got it trimmed that day, but I still wished ...

“Skies are Blue” Pink Jumpsuit & Betsey Johnson Floral Jelly Shoes

Adrimar — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:27:58 +0000

This pink flightsuit outfit deserves it’s own post. There is not much to the outfit, as it is just a one piece jumpsuit with a cinched waist tie belt, but oh my goodness, it is totally cute. I paired it with my Betsey Johnson “Floryn” jelly sandals, and I wore ...

I Designed some Composition Notebooks on Amazon

Adrimar — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:33:00 +0000

I am so excited to introduce composition notebooks which I designed and have for sale on Amazon now! These all feature some of my personally created, feminine, happy, surface pattern designs. They feature 100 college ruled notebook pages. I have linked each one below the picture. If you do ...

Sewing a Novelty Evening Purse for the Dressmaker’s Ball

Adrimar — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:57:32 +0000

It’s less than 90 days until the Dressmaker’s Ball. I have my dress finished, my shoes picked out, my hat created, and now finally my purse. I made this purse on a whim, because I had this fabulous Vintage Simplicity fabric which I had bought on clearance at JoAnns. ...

Outfit Ideas- Malibu Barbie Cafe

Adrimar — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:39:03 +0000

This summer a pop-up cafe inspired by Malibu Barbie is coming to New York City and Chicago! If I have the opportunity to get a nice long layover in one of these cities, I certainly would like to go! The description is enticing to this former pink-car-driving-blonde. This sound like ...

Sewing a 1960’s Leopard Print Pillbox Hat- Simplicity 3588

Adrimar — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:00:44 +0000

About a week ago, I had the pleasure of a long, unexpected layover in NYC. I wrote a post about my visit to Mood Fabrics of “Project Runway” fame, and how I shopped for the perfect boiled wool, and leopard print fabric for a future sewing project. The plan ...

How I Spent My Layover In NYC- Fashion Capital of America

Adrimar — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:04:55 +0000

I felt like I won a vacation when Crew Scheduling changed my schedule to include a 40 hour stay in NYC. A 2 nights paid for hotel in the fashion capital with a great deal of time on my hands? Thank you!! I had not had a true “visit” (as ...

My First Visit to Mood Fabrics NYC

Adrimar — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 02:48:06 +0000

I had the most thrilling and enjoyable layover today! In a twist of luck, Crew Scheduling reassigned our crew for a 40 hour layover in NYC. I felt like I won a vacation! I had an entire day in NYC to do just as I please in my introverted, exploratory ...