On Your Mark. Get Set. Sew!
Welcome! This is where vintage style meets modern sewing. I share pattern reviews, simple tips, free + easy sewing patterns, and so much more. Grab a cup of tea and stay awhile, won't you?
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Gertie's Popover dress from her most recent book. Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses
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Sewing Tips & Hacks
- Sewing can be costly but I'll show you how to sew on a budget.
- Lost your sewjo? I share my top 5 favorite sewing books. You're sure to fall in love with one of them.
- Need a quick gift to sew, read this post for a few ideas.
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Citrus Fabric bin
$18.00
$14.40
Oranges and lemons storage bins bring Summertime fun indoors. Fill these with fruit or coffee pods and display them on your counter.
The citrus fruit fabric baskets are the perfect kitchen accessory for your bland counters. Brighten them up right away with a bright pop of lemon yellow. These make a great gift for mom too!
- Made with cotton fabric
- Fully interfaced to help it stand up tall
- Fold over for a fun contrast
- Machine washable
Pick which size you'd like in the dropdown menu. The lemon bins have an option of a solid white lining or blue gingham. The white lined bin is a tad smaller in size.
Lemon Bin with White Lining:
6.5" tall by 6.5" wide
4" deep bottom
Lemon Bin with Blue Gingham:
7" tall by 6.75" wide
3.75" deep bottom
Orange Bin with Blue Gingham:
7" tall by 6.5" wide
3.5" deep bottom
CARE: Machine wash delicate cycle, cool water. Air dry. Low iron for any wrinkles. No bleach.
Kitty Lip Balm Keychain
$12.00
$9.60
Only a few left!
Meooww! Keep your lip balm inside this kitty cat keychain. Cute and secure. Don't lose another lip balm lost to the bottom of your purse or backpack. Clip this onto your keys, belt loop, handbag, or diaper bag.
- Made with black glitter vinyl
- Colorful high-quality embroidery thread
- Choose your favorite color
- Choose your hardware
- 5.25" tall by 1.5" wide snapped
This size and style will hold regular-sized tubes of lip balm, small lip gloss tubes, or chapstick.
CARE
Wipe with a wet cloth, air dry.
Sunglasses Case
$17.00
$13.60
Your sunglasses need a cute place to hang out when not in use. These cases are sewn in a fun shape, can zip closed, and have an added layer of fluff for protection.
- A layer of interfacing helps protect your sunnies
- The large design fits cat eyes and oversized styles
- Zipper closure keeps them safe and contained
- 7.5" long by 3.5" tall
- Choose your own fabric design
Fabric choices:
- Vintage Campers
- Beauty Shop in blue
- Cherries and Navy Dots
- Telephone
- Beauty Shop in red/orange (not pictured)
Machine washable fabric case. The sunglasses case is made with cotton fabrics. Designed to fit most pairs of sunglasses. You can use one for your reading eyeglasses too!
*The zipper may be different from the one pictured due to what's on hand. But, it will coordinate with the fabric.
Retro baking bag
$16.00
$12.80
Only a few left!
50's kitchen zip bag
Stuff this little bag with all your essentials. It will have your inner baker smiling in no time.
The front zip makes opening easy and fun.
The outer fabric has a vintage stove range, cupcake pans, spoons, an apron, and more. The lining is pink and white polka dots. So cute!
- Made with cotton fabrics
- 6.5" wide by 8" tall
Machine wash on delicate, air dry. Low iron. No bleach
Route 66 makeup bag
$17.00
$13.60
Only a few left!
Take your makeup and essentials with you on your next road trip.
This perfect-sized zip bag will fit inside your handbag. Use this bag for makeup, brushes, or essential oils.
- 9.5" wide by 7.5" tall
- Made with 2 layers of cotton fabric and a layer of interfacing
- Machine washable
Care: wash with cool water on a delicate cycle. Air dry, low iron.
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I made an easy breezy dress. Add a belt and it'll be your perfect cozy day at home staple.
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 Hi, I'm Annette and I love the color red and polka dots. Let's share some laughs while getting in touch with our inner old lady. Sewing is kinda my jam!
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Thanks for dropping by! Visit again soon and next time, bring snacks.