Deer & Doe : Chardon Skirt
Nan
Inspired by the translucency of the petticoat I made for my friend’s skirt, and how beautifully the light came through the skirt that draped so elegantly over it, I made a new skirt for the petticoat. This is the Deer & Doe Chardon Skirt, which we sell in-store only. It’s a simple pleated skirt with […]
Handmade Gift : Belts
Nan
Need a quick gift idea? If you can sew a straight(ish) line, you can make these belts! Here’s how: Select a ribbon that you love, preferably one that’s not wider than your belt loops, and pair it with a coordinating fabric. One with nap is preferable, so a corduroy or velvet are ideal. The nap […]
How to Look Good with a Date
Nan
Or, how to look cheesy with a date? Nah. A couple weeks ago I went to my friend’s wedding, and I made a Deer & Doe Sureau dress out of a Liberty print (which I still need to blog about!). And I thought it would be hilarious to make my boyfriend a matching necktie, “so […]
Upcoming Class : French Cartonnage Notepad Holder
Nan
We’ve got a new class coming up!!! Saturday, December 7, which coincides with the ArtWalk in Little Italy, we will once again host Betsy Begue as she instructs us in the beautiful art of French Cartonnage! In the last class we made needlecases, and this one will be holders for small notepads! Until I can […]
Petticoat
Nan
This all started when my friend showed me this picture she found on Pinterest. Gorgeous, right? Her step-son is getting married next month, and she has a green fitted jacket that looks great on her, and she wanted a tea-length tulle skirt, much like the one in the photo. We have some beautiful beige silk […]