My name is Sarai, I live in Portland, OR and love to make things.
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I can’t stop looking at this photo of a young Rita Hayworth. To me, Rita has always epitomized an elegant, smoldering, sexy, and very grown up glamour. She was the femme fatale in Gilda, with her long wavy hair, come-hither look, strapless gown, and cigarette.
But here, in 1936, she looks so cute and [...]
I guess the time has come for me to talk about my underwear on the internet.
I’ve mentioned before that I really like vintage underthings. They are just so comfortable and pretty. Ok, maybe stockings/garters and girdles and corsets aren’t comfortable (though functional). But silk slips, kimonos, tap pants, bralettes, camisoles, bed jackets… [...]
This is my new denim playsuit/overall thing, which I made by combining one of my patterns with a vintage one. It’s perfect for bike riding on a warm day.
Check out thesewing deets on the Colette Patterns blog for more about them.