Hi there, everyone. I'm Sara. While Anna may be "across the pond" from Alissa, I'm (literally) across the street. When she mentioned Sew Retro, I thought, "That's nice. I'm NOT joining. I'm going to keep my 'plate' as empty as possible this summer." Apparently, my plate has been too empty since I've been haunting around blog-dom in my free time. This group just looks like it's going to be too much fun to miss out on. Hey, what can I say? I'm a desperate joiner who's terrified I'll miss the "good stuff" somewhere.
I have two kidlets, 5 & 2, and too many fiber-related hobbies. I'm primarily a knitter, but I also crochet, spin, dye wool, some beading (though that's my 5 yo's "thing" really) and, of course, sew. My mother used to sew all my clothing when I was a child. I was terribly embarrassed at the time. Until, in 6th grade, I got tired of the other kids teasing me and told them I thought they were just jealous because their moms weren't talented enough to make them anything. From then on, I gained a new respect for the skill, time and effort my other put into my wardrobe.
I was 80's prep all the way in high school - penny loafers, pegged jeans, layered tees - you get the picture. I discovered my grandmother's cedar closet during my senior year, though. My senior prom dress was an awesome number from the 40's. In college I ran the gamut between co-ed slob (think schlepping to class in slippers and the sweats I slept in) and off-beat vintage type stuff. I remember wearing one of my great aunt's dresses during sorority rush. A VERY snobby chick complimented the hell out of it until she asked where I bought it. When I explained it wasn't a vintage reproduction, she made a strange face and WALKED AWAY! Silly fool.
Anyway, I don't know where my "style" lies these days. (Some days it's near death under a pile of toys.) But I like to wear what appeals to me and is comfy and looks kinda "put together." I tend heavily towards longish skirts - with sandels in the summer, boots and leggings in the winter.
I have no idea what I'm going to sew in the coming month. But I'm looking forward to trying. I'm also dying to see how all you "curvy" ladies adapt vintage fit to today's standards of comfort. I love the look of the 40's and 50's era stuff, but I'm a size 20 with DD nursing breasts and no waist (and no intention of artificially creating one.) I enjoy being able to breath freely. Go figure.