Wednesday, August 1, 2012

So far this week

My trip South was not how I imagined!

Firstly, the eight op shops I purposely stopped at along the way did not come up with the goods I was hoping for!
(It pays NOT to expect too much - obviously)

Secondly, I did not come home towing the vintage caravan of my dreams
(the main purpose of the trip)
I did however, come home richer for it and when I arrived home
the latest

was waiting for me
with a dream caravan doning the front cover
aka

(how this lady managed to put "my" vision into reality is beyond me *wink*)

so I am back to square one - and thats ok.
anyway, good things come to those who wait - right?

I will show and tell the few wee things I did score soon (I promise)

meantime in the one denim bird studio

I have been


cutting out interesting dress patterns ...



finding a few op-shopped treasures from last week ...


sewing the finishing touches of this fab dress ...


here is a bit more detail - the print is gorgeous ha???


sewing my "one denim bird" applique onto A Line skirts for the spring markets ...
(see the baby versions HERE and HERE- it's kind of how I came up with my name)


and more ...



sewing colourful A Line skirts ...


cutting out and sewing more dress pattern's with pretty fabrics
(again for the spring markets)

I have 3 fantastic dresses on the go at the moment for a very special lady.
I have little brother and sister-in-law and kids coming for a holiday from NZ in a week.
My house is an absolute shambles (but whats new???)
This weekend is the first in many I am staying at home with NO plans
and I am about to jump in the car and race off to check out another op shop or two.

So I must fly my sweets - there are treasures out there waiting to be found.

chat soon
hugs all round
Dee x

15 comments:

  1. I'm sure you'll find the caravan of your dreams sooner or later and you'll love it even more the longer it takes you to find it.

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  2. That blue frock is lovely! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  3. LOVE the dress: the print is divine and the style suits it so well!!

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  4. Oh the universe will send you the most fabulous caravan, I just know it!!!!!!
    The dress is so so pretty, the pattern and the beautiful design.
    Sending happiness to you.
    Love v

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  5. The vintage caravan gods are just biding their time, they will deliver eventually!
    As always, your fabrics are beautiful, the blue/ green floral frock is stunning, and the striped/floral skirt has the most gorgeous colours.
    Ahhh, I haven't seen your little denim birds before, why haven't I seen them before?! So cute!
    Keep treasure hunting, you never know what awaits you! xxxx

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  6. Hi Dee, wipe away the tears, and for now keep making those beautiful dresses and skirts! Love your work! Thank you for sharing news of Norma, I love her already. You'll find yours soon!

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  7. The caravan mag looks great, always loved caravan holidays at the seaside :) your birds are so cute!

    Bee happy x

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  8. Those A-Line skirts are making me weak at the knees. Looking at those pattern pieces all cut out and ready to go fires my enthusiasm up for another project..that's if I can tear myself away from the 'Lympics!!! Happy new caravan. bet it'll be the best furnished on in the whole of Oz!!! xxx

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  9. That dress is fabulous. I love all the details like the sleeves and the belt.

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  10. Hey Dee, I always wondered how you came up with your blog name.....love the little bird.
    Gorgeous dress , great colours and it has me dreaming of warmer weather, much 'n all as I love Winter.

    Tis a bit disappointing when you don't find any treasures on Op shopping adventures, but it looks like you managed to snag a couple.
    Sounds like you are stitching up a storm, have a great week,


    Claire :}

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  11. Oh the dress looks so pretty !!!
    So sorry the trip didn't go as planned. Hope you find the perfect caravan soon

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  12. I had a dream that you and I found the perfect caravan TOGETHER - so who knows... that might happen when we see each other in October!? And then we found a whole warehouse is 1960s wallpaper and then Jakey-cakes came riding through the meadow on a big black horse and well, it went a bit blue from there!

    Your sewing is amazing, darling - such incredibly beautiful designs and fabrics - and you put colours together so magnificently... the stripy/floral skirt has me weak at the knees! And THREE dresses for a very special lady? How delightfully fabularsehole!!!

    Hope you are having a lovely week with your family - staying warm, eating lovely food, laughing and hugging and catching up and resting.

    Sarah xxx

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  13. wow you make beautiful clothing! i love your little signature bird, so cute!

    -Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

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  14. Hi Dee. Happy I found you (from you popping over to my blog). I am OBSESSED with your gorgeous dresses and fabrics ~ gorgeous! I'm following you now, and on FB too.

    Happy day,
    Cindy

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