Audrey Hepburn: My "Sabrina" {1954} Jumper

Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina {1954}

I've loved this jumper that Audrey Hepburn wears in Sabrina {1954} for about 4 years now. I only watched the movie for the first time recently. About three years ago I bought a navy blue flannel with a small floral print on it for this jumper. It took me until this past Saturday to finally get around to sewing. And I love it!!!

Pattern: Gabrielle & Me drafted the bodice pattern. While I just used Butterick 3134 for the skirt. 

Fabric: Flannel from Joann's for the outer layer. Muslin for the lining.

Keeping it Classy {Modest Fashion Week} Updates -


For everyone who enters two or more outfits during the modest fashion week, you will receive a free subscription to Girlz 4 Christ magazine.

I also have several giveaways lined up for all of you. :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 7} - 1960s Inspired

-What I'm Wearing-

Brown Polka-dot Sun Dress - Made by me for my HS Graduation {seen here}

Brown Sweater - Kohl's {Hand-me-down from Gabrielle}

Pink Tights - J.C. Penny {$4.99}

Brown T-Strap Kitten Heels - Naturalizers {Don't remember it was several years ago.}

Pearl Earrings - Gift

I love this dress! The sad thing is, I had a hard time putting on my dress this morning. I'm so worried about tonight. What if I can't get it off?!? I think this means I've grown out of my dress. :( Hopefully this isn't so. As it is my favorite dress ever!! {I think.} As this dress is sleeveless I add the sweater for a more winter look. I think it brings the outfit a more 60s flair. And my hair was fixed into a relaxed {more modern} flip, aka. Mary Tyler Moore. 

Now my dear readers, I'm excited to announce that my 1960s hair tutorial is now up on Vimeo {YouTube has a 10 minute limit and the tutorial is 15 minutes long}.

1960s Hair Tutorial from Bramblewood Fashion on Vimeo.

  

Today is also the last day of Natasha's fashion week. How fast this week has flown! Thank you, Natasha for hosting this wonderful Feminine Fashion Week! :)

~Ashley

Feminine Fashion Week {Day 3} - Comfy Cozy

-What I'm Wearing-

Red T-shirt - Kohl's {$4}

Floral Skirt - Made by me {Free} (pattern review)

Black Leggings - Old Navy {$5}

Brown Belt - Maurices {$8}

Green Scarf - Target {$10}

Black Flats - Payless {$10}

Silver Dangle Earrings - Christmas Gift {I think they are from J.C. Penny (: }

Grey Fingerless Gloves - Christmas Gift {Made by my sister, Gabrielle. She didn't use any pattern.}

And once again the same 1960s hairstyle as yesterday. :) 

Today was the first day of work in the new year. It also marks the first time I wore my skirt this winter.{I sewed the skirt last winter.} I tend to wear certain clothes the first half of cold weather {Oct-Dec}, from the second half {which is now, Jan-March or April}.  It helps me from getting tired of my clothes. 

It's hard to believe that today is the third day of Natasha's Feminine Fashion Week. If you want to join in there is still time. :)

Also I'll be filming the 1960s hair tutorial sometime this week, hopefully tomorrow, or next week. :)

~Ashley

I ♥ Thursday {no. 6}

This is what I love for this week. :)

These darling heart earrings I bought yesterday at Maurices. 

And this cute black velvet & lace hair pin/brooch (it doubles as both).

 Having hot chocolate in my new tea cups everyday. :)

The Vintage Sewalong I'm planning on doing in January. 

I'm making a 1780s dress inspired by this one right now. :)

Aren't these the cutest cupcakes you've ever seen?!?!

A darling new children's store I discovered called, Room Seven.

~Ashley

CYA - Christmas Formal Dinner

Beth & Me

This past Monday night was the formal dinner. :) It was so much fun! And guess what?!?! I have pictures of my formal for all of you! I bet you are all so happy with me. lol.

The Coffee Bar....

I had peppermint hot chocolate. It was so good! Yum.

The tables, people, and servers. 

This is a delicious salad and roll that we were served first. 

The main course. Noodles with butter. Vegetables with stuff on them. Beef Burgundy. And chicken with a french name after them. :)

Chocolate Cheesecake. Yummy. 

The Piano.

Me & Laurie

My dress. :) There are chiffon flowers around the neckline (made by me). A purple glittery jacket. My dress is a solid deep purple.   

~Ashley


The first picture is taken by Carrie F. And the other pictures with me in them were taken by Beth M. All others by me. :)

12 Days of {homemade} Christmas - Day 8

How about making a skirt for the ladies in your family for Christmas? One skirt takes about 2 yards of fabric, thread, zipper, and bias tape. Thats it! If any of you use this tutorial, I would love it if you shared your finished skirt with me. And if you have any questions, please ask. :)



How to Drape an A-Line Skirt Pattern (size 8) from Bramblewood Fashion on Vimeo.
A-Line Skirt Pattern video.

This is the skirt we are making: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50552230/susan-a-line-skirt-size-2-4

Math for A-Line Skirt Pattern-

(Size 8)
Waist: 27"
Hips 37 1/2"

Waist 27" + 2" SA + 2" ease = 31 ÷ 4 = 7.75 (7 3/4") A
Hips 37 1/2 + 2" SA + 4" ease = 43.5 ÷ 4 = 10.875 (10 7/8") B
Waist to hips 9" + 1" SA at waist = 10" C
Desired Length 30" + 1" hem + 1 SA at waist = 32" D

SA = Seam Allowance



~Ashley

New Stuff in the Shop

 

1. "Molly" hair clip ($5) {2 pairs}       2. "Lucy" - earrings ($8) {2 pairs}

3. "Emma Rose" reversible hobo-tote bag ($20) 

~Ashley

Be sure to check out....

my other blog today. For on Bramblewood Dress Diary I will be posting pictures of all sorts of costumes I have made over the years for Atlanta's Historical Costume Festival today.

~Ashley

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

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

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

Belle’s Wardrobe Fashion Event - Day 2

Today is day two of Hannah's Belle's Wardrobe fashion event. I am so excited to join in the fun event! You see, Belle is my favorite Disney princess. Plus, the soundtrack is awesome!  Today's post will be a modern outfit that I put together inspired by Belle.

-What I'm Wearing-

Ruffle Tee - Anne Taylor

White & Blue Floral Pencil Skirt - Made by me

Black Suede Moccasins/flats(?) - Naturalizer

Butterfly Dangle Earrings - Kohl's

Blue Headband - Tulle from my sewing room.  

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Roses and this shade of blue make me thing of Belle - especially if they are together. My outfit reminds me of her blue dress with the white apron and blouse. You know, the outfit at the top of this post. =)

Let me end my post with one of my favorite songs from the movie. =) 

~Ashley

Sisters at a Masquerade!

I'm sorry this post is late. Thankfully, Amanda, has the linky open until Saturday.

Well guess what?!?! I was able to get Gabrielle, Hanne-col, and my youngest sister Abigail to join me in Amanda's Online Masquerade event! =) Now, I will warn you none of us are wearing masks. We will be "attending" the masquerade mask less. ;-)

1. Hanne-col (Jo March) 2. Abigail (She told me to write, "Costume inspired from the Captain Kidd movie.") 3. Ashley {me} (Maid Marian) 4. Gabrielle (Marianne Dashwood)

Hanne-col {Jo March}

For her costume Hanne-col borrowed everything, but the apron from me (Ashley). The apron she borrowed from Gabrielle. Doesn't she look nice in a 1860s dress? I think the era suits her very well.  

The dress was made for my 18th birthday party. My theme was not Little Woman, but come as a book character you are most like. You can see me wearing my dress here. I used an out of print simplicity pattern for the dress - don't remember pattern number right now and I can't find it online. I made two changes to the pattern. First, reduced the size of the sleeves (I didn't have enough fabric). Second, I didn't use the pattern pieces for the skirt portion. =) 

Abigail {Inspired from Captain Kidd (1945)}

As you can see, Abigail is more of a tomboy. =) Her costume was borrowed from her older brother (he is between Hanne-col and Abigail). Which I made for Vision Forum's Reformation 500 last year. Now her hat is mine and the cowgirl boots are Gabrielle's. The rest is all our brother's. This is the pattern I used for the breeches and shirt. It is really easy to use and follow. Highly recommend. 

 

Ashley {Maid Marian in the Nottingham castle [Robin Hood BBC TV Show]}

The bodice of my costume was sewn for Vision Forum's Reformation 500 event last year. While my shirt and skirt were made for their Jamestown 400 event. I'm also wearing a fashion ring, Tudor necklace, and owl earrings. 

Bodice -  McCall's 4696 view E

Shirt - Simplicity 5582 view C

Skirt - Just basic rectangles gathered into a waistband. I used 3 yards. =) 

Gabrielle {Marianne Dashwood} 

 Once again, another sister is borrowing one of my costumes. Good thing we are all close in size - but not in height. =) Gabrielle is wearing my Marianne Dashwood outfit that I made back in 2008 for a trip to Williamsburg, VA.  You can read all the details on this costume here.  She is also wearing a cameo necklace from London. =)

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Thank you, Amanda, for hosting this fun event! It was so much fun to play dress up with my sisters. =) 

~Ashley