Pull up your garters and preheat the oven, Darling! Today we’re getting our hands floured and our hearts full!
In this charming little kitchen escapade, I tackle baking bread for the very first time. I knead the dough, wait for the rise, bake, slice, and eat. So grab your apron (bonus points if it’s frilly), settle in with your favorite drink, and join me as I attempt to bake, and maybe even fall in loaf. 😉
There’s something about a warm breeze, the smell of cut grass, and the gentle quack of ducks that just feels like summer. For part two of my Summer Sun Top Challenge, I wanted to bottle that feeling and stitch it into something sweet… and so, this little duck-print top came to life. I just love it! I couldn’t resist this whimsical duck and duckling print—it’s sweet, summery, and gave me instant vintage picnic vibes. Naturally, I had to take this one out for a stroll near the duck pond for its debut!
I found this cheerful fabric at Walmart during the same trip as the bunny fabric and couldn’t resist the charm—tiny yellow ducklings waddling along a pale background like they owned the world. I knew it needed to become something soft, sunny, and full of personality. 🌼 This top follows a different view from Simplicity Pattern 1426 that I used in my first sun top (hello, bunny print!), and this version really let this playful fabric shine. Light, breezy, and full of retro charm—it’s exactly what I want to wear all summer long.
I also filmed the entire sewing process, from cutting to final stitches, and shared it over on YouTube in Part 2 of my Sun Top Challenge. If you’d like to see how it came together and get a peek at the peaceful park setting:
The ducks weren’t too impressed with my top, but they tolerated my presence with grace… and maybe mild confusion.
What I love about this project:
✨ It’s whimsical, wearable, and breezy—perfect for pinup picnics or park days.
✨ It made me slow down and enjoy the process. I let the stitches meander like little waddling duck feet.
✨ It’s a sweet reminder that fashion can be both fun and handmade with love.
If you're sewing along with me this summer, let me know what prints you're working with! And if you ever doubted whether ducks count as a summer fashion statement… I think this top answers that!
Spring is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new handmade sun top? I found some fat quarters at Walmart for $.97 a piece and wanted to challenge myself to see if I could make vintage inspired sun tops from what I picked up without knowing the yardage needed. I found this bunny print fabric that is playful, retro, and full of that sunshiney charm I just love.
This project was such a joy — simple, satisfying, and perfect for a little creative refresh. I used a repro Simplicity pattern that is classic with a feeling that is both timeless and totally pinup-perfect. Plus, who can resist a fabric covered in adorable little bunnies? I was thrilled that I was able to complete the top in time for Easter and wore it in my Easter photoshoot I will be posting soon (once I catch up on all my postings!)
I can’t wait to wear this top all season long — it’s like a little piece of sunshine stitched with love.
If you’d like to see the full process (and a few of my sewing adventures along the way), I filmed the whole thing for my YouTube channel! You’ll get a peek at how I made it from start to finish!
There's nothing quite like finishing a sewing project that feels like a dream! Beyond the stitches and seams, I also had the chance to step into the full spirit of this outfit with a little photoshoot. I wanted to capture all the charm and whimsy of this sunny look, and I’m so excited to finally share those photos with you. Think soft breezes, warm light, and a playful hint of retro daydreaming — exactly the vibe this sun top called for!
Until next time, stay sunny and sweet!
HAPPY SPRING EQUINOX! Here's a fun pinup short that Atomic Age Pictures and I made! Just in time for the first day of Spring!!
Wishing you all some luck, love, & magic this St. Patrick's Day! Whether you celebrate to honor the Christian Saint himself... or you celebrate the traditional folklore of Ireland, a kind heart for others is worth more than a pot o' gold!
So now that you won't be needing that gold... I'll go ahead and take that, thank you.
Today I had a glorious day out at the Water Street District in Henderson promoting the Miss Spring Jamboree Pinup Pageant with Abby Dandy during the St. Patrick's day Car Show! We were a hit and caught the attention of many car show attendees.
Make sure you're following Miss Spring Jamboree on Instagram and Facebook for an announcement coming next week!
I am just as stunned as you are! I haven't done a thrift haul in nearly a year and a half, but I also never posted my last episode prior to that. Since I am playing catch up with all my posts, here are episodes 5, 6, and 6.5 for your viewing pleasure!
It's never too late for love!
I am still catching up on older posts - Here are some photos I took for Valentine's Day!
