Fun Video - Draping "Young Victoria" inspired bodice

Hello everyone!

I've put together a quick video of me draping the "Young Victoria" inspired bodice. This is my first video. So I hope you all like it. I would like to try and do more videos for the blog - hopefully sometime soon. =) I also want to thank my readers who helped me out with my movie editing question earlier. Thank you!   

~Ashley

Back to basic with classic vintage shoes

Back to basic with classic vintage shoes

Sneak Peek - "The Young Victoria" inspired costume

Yesterday afternoon I drapped the bodice of my newest costume of the year! {see picture above.} Like my only costume so far in the year 2010!

This is the dress I'm getting my inspiration from. It is from the movie, The Young Victoria {2009}.

I hope to have more pictures and maybe, video of me making the dress later today, or later this week. =)

I do have one question. Do any of you know how to speed up a video using a macbook? The video clip I have is 25 minutes long. I would like to show that same clip in a shorter time frame - like 10-15 minutes. Any ideas? 

~Ashley

Favorites from Forever 21

                    1. Taupe Peep Toe Heels          2. Black Peep Toe Heels with Bows

3. Lace Tunic

4. Beautiful Homemade Scarf      5. Round Silver Earrings

6. Metallic Mesh Headband    7. Four Strand Pearl Bead Necklace

~Ashley

Holiday Schedule

If you want to give boudoir photos for Christmas you will need to plan ahead a little bit. It takes time to process your images and get products like albums and calendars designed and ordered.

This year my family will also be traveling around the time I am usually trying to get orders completed. So the deadlines will be a little different.

Your session will need to be done by the first week of November to get products back in time for Christmas.
When we book your session  I will let you know the ordering deadlines for the products you are interested in. Albums take longer than calendars, prints and disks.

If you can't do your session by then or miss the deadline don't panic, Valentine's Day is right around the corner and boudoir pictures are the perfect romantic gift!

{1944} Jumper, Dress, and Skirt all-in-One

 

Pattern: Simplicity 1016 (vintage 1944) 

Pattern Sizing: Size 12 

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, in a way. I did do a few changes. =) 

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to follow. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It can easily be a jumper, dress, or layer a shirt on top and you have a jean skirt. How fabulous to have a three-in-one pattern! 

Fabric Used: Denim from Marie-Madeline Studio. 

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I lengthen the skirt an inch. Didn't add the sleeves nor the bow around the neckline. 

Would you sew it again? Yes, if I ever needed another one. Which I might, you never know. ;-) 

Would you recommend it to others? Yes, if you can find yourself a copy of the pattern. 


~Ashley

Sew Through the Decades Challenge, Week Six: 1950's

Well, remember that 1950s pajama set I was making awhile back? I finally finished them. Even if they are a little late for the Sew Through the Decades Challenge on A Lemon Squeezy Home.  =) If you can't tell, I'm in a huge sewing mood right now. Which is great!

 Using "Ava Rose" fabric, vintage buttons, rick-rack from the 50s, and a vintage 1950s pattern. 

 

I love the finished result. Even though I did make a mistake with cutting out the fabric for the top. =)

~Ashley

Sew Through the Decades Challenge, Week Seven: 1960's

A Lemon Squeezy Home's, Sew Through the Decades Challenge is back! Well, it was back last week but I didn't get pictures until today. :p This week era was the 60's. I made this dress for my sister, Hanne-col.  Using out-of-print Simplicity 3559.  

This pattern was a piece of cake to use. Even with those long darts that I tend to not like to sew. Don't know why. I would highly recommend this pattern. Just check the finished length before you cut out your fabric. =) I does run short - remember it's the sixties. 

~Ashley

Blog Party!

Below the plateau is having a blog party with tons of great giveaways! So go on over and join in all the fun! =)


1. Ring! Ring! You receive a phone call from a national sweepstakes organization saying that you have won a life-time supply of your favorite beverage!! What would that drink be?


Umm, let me think here. Maybe a Strawberries & Creme Frapp. or Double Chocolaty Chip Frapp. from Starbucks.  Simply delicious.

 

2. If you could live in a Jane Austen novel, which book would you pick? What character would you be?

That's easy. My favorite Jane Austen is Emma.  I would be Emma, without a doubt. 

3. What is your theme song, that favorite song that absolutely matches you?

This is a hard one.  Well, perhaps "Sweet Days are Ahead " by Heather McCready. 

4. You are trapped on a deserted island. Your only supplies are the clothes you have on, and a box with five things in it. What are those five things?

1. Bible

2. Water

3. Bow & Arrow

4. Matches

5. Ax 

5. Chocolate or Caramel?

Chocolate hands down.

6. Vacation! If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Europe of course. =) 

7. If forced to do one of the two, which would you do: sky diving or scuba diving? Why?

Um, maybe scuba diving. Even though I don't know how to swim. =P AS falling out of the sky does not appeal to me. 

8. Favorite TV show, and why?

I will go with, lets see, Road to Avonlea. Why? It is Avonlea! Plus, it reminds me a lot of me and my family. Also the costuming is wonderful. 

9. Are you a coffee and donuts sorta lady, or a tea and scones type of gal?

Definitely tea and scones. Yum, English scones with clotted cream sound good right now. =) 

10.The time machine has finally been created, and you are the first to be able to use it! What era would you travel too?

The 1770s to see the birth of America. =) 

11. What is the last movie you watched?

It Happened One Night (1934). 

12. Ding-dong!!! Your favorite actor/singer/celebrity is at your front door!Who would it be?

OHH! Let's see here. Can it be a dead person? It would be e

ither, Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, or James Stewart. =) 

   

13. What was your absolute favorite toy as a baby?

I decided to change the question to favorite toy as a child. As I don't remember my favorite toy as a baby. =) It was my dolls, Sarah (later called Margaret)  and Samantha.  Sarah was a baby born doll. While, Samantha was the American girl doll Samantha. 

14. What types of blogs do your like best? (examples: DIY, cooking, journal, ect.)

I enjoy reading fashion and sewing blogs best.

15. What is your favorite Bible verse, your "life verse?"

1 Timothy 4:12 - "Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

~Ashley

Baking Away.....

Today I did some baking. First order of the day? Cinnamon rolls using a recipe found on Marie Madeline Studio blog. Boy, are they good. They are for breakfast tomorrow, but we just had to try one for a snack this evening. I was given rave reviews saying they taste like they are from a bakery. Which is always good news. =)

I also made some chocolate chip cookies using Lindsay's recipe on her blog. They are wonderful! Each batch I make turns out better then the last and taste even yummier.

What can I say, I used only recipes from blogs today. =) The only changes I made to both recipes is to use freshly ground spelt flour. We have a mostly gluten-free family, myself included, even though Spelt is apart of the wheat family we don't react to it. =) Believe me, they taste simply scrumptious made out of spelt flour. I am the type of girl who didn't use to like healthy foods. Mostly foods not made out of white flour. =) Now, I love healthy foods, including cookies and cinnamon rolls made out spelt flour.

Have any of you been baking lately?

~Ashley

Bramblewood Fashion's Modest Fashion Week

You are invited to join in our Modest Fashion Week October 10th - 16th! With fall weather coming soon, hopefully, it means we will be pulling out our boots, fingerless gloves, scarves, tights, and what not. To celebrate the coming of Fall weather and modesty we will be hosting our first "normal" fashion week, meaning you need no costumes. =) 


Now all the little details about the event. 


When is this wonderful event?
October 10th through the 16th. (Sunday - Saturday)


What is it all about?
Showcasing how we can dress modestly and fashionable in the Autumn weather. 


How can I participate?
By posting photos of your outfits on your blog and linking them up here on Bramblewood Fashion daily. 


What should I wear?

Besides keeping modesty and Fall weather in mind, the choices are endless and completely up to you. Be yourself and have fun! 

Are there any rules? 

I only have one rue. Make sure your outfit is modest and pleasing in God's eyes. If I find your outfit entry to be objective or suggestive I have the right to remove your link. 

Other sidenotes:

Spread the word! Tell your friends and try to get them involved in this week. I have a HTML button for you all to use below, to help spread the word. Just copy and paste the HTML code. If you have any questions let me know. I will try to get back with you. 

I would love to host some giveaways during the event week! If you would like to donate an item send me an email and we can talk. =)  You can reach me at: bramblewoodfashion (at) hotmail (dot) com

~Ashley

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What I'm Wearing - Roses & Plums

-What I'm Wearing-

Floral Skirt - Made by me {Pattern I used}

Purple T-shirt - Kohl's

Jean Vest - Made by me

Plaid Scarf - Kohl's (came with a t-shirt)

Butterfly Necklace - Kohl's

Purple Leaf Earrings - Etsy {AmandaBeth Boutique}

Black Boots - Bass Shoe Outlet 

Today was rather warm, meaning I was hot in my boots and long-sleeves. But I didn't care as I love this new outfit combination. Out of all my printed skirts, this one has to be the most versatile. I have worn it many different ways - they are all featured on the blog here. 


Didn't do much today. Went to work. Researched for some upcoming sewing projects. Went for a walk after dinner with my mom. I'm watching a baseball game on TV right now. My team is winning - for now at least. =)  What did you all do today? 

~Ashley

Latest Sewing Project - Purse/Bag

Sunday evening I created this purse/bag. I used a pattern that Gabrielle drafted for the bag part. And just cut pieces out for the inside pocket, handle, and the tabs that handle connects too. 

The fabric is from Joann Fabrics. While the button is vintage, made in Holland, and back in it's day cost 13 cents for three buttons on a card. Don't you wish that buttons still host this much? I know I do. I find that it is cheaper for me to buy vintage buttons, rather then modern buttons. How odd, but nice.  

I still have fabric left over. So, I'm thinking of making one for our etsy shop. This bag is wonderful and holds spiral notebooks, sketchpads, books, and what-not. It evens has one handy pocket for your cell-phone. Hurray! No fishing for your phone when you need it! Hint, hint. ;-) 

I'm thinking this purse will be my staple at conferences. Like the up-coming SAICFF.

~Ashley