Aprons

"Why, Hannah, why ever are you spending your free time making an apron? You could have bought one." Ah, but it's ever so much more fun to make a pretty thing and think to oneself, "If I didn't exist in this world, neither would that pretty thing." I suppose it brings a sort of meaning and purpose to life, however small. Not to mention the great functionality of a good apron in a home. I have been living without one for four months in my little home now, and it is simply too much. Aprons are a requirement for a lovely life.

Creating things has always been a big part of my life. Thanks to my mother, who taught me the joys of crafting from a very young age, and to my sisters who have always shared their joys of creating, I have grown up with the mentality that if I want a pretty thing, I can probably make it. It is liberating to have that kind of creative power.

Now, back to the apron.

I wanted to make a fun mismatched apron that would be functional and pretty. I think these fabric choices work well because they allow for messy cooking but don't betray their extreme functionality. I also wanted it to match the already existing kitchen, and I think it does very well, especially hanging next to the bread and butter. I really must do a tour of the apartment sometime soon.

 I am *gasp* rather old-fashioned, so the yellow and blue toile with the red and blue gingham suited me very well. I put this together in a fury of inspiration last night. There's nothing quite so nice as a project that comes together quickly and nicely. It's almost the same as instant gratification. At least, I consider any project that can be started and completed in the same day to be so.

  

Did I forget to mention that I cut bangs? I haven't quite decided my stance on them yet, but I am willing to give them a fighting chance. Really, it comes down to whether I look more like Hermione or a carefree French girl. Regardless, I must persevere and wear the bangs! Else they might wear me, and we all know that that is the true tragedy of any haircut.



I am thinking of whipping up some more aprons and putting them for sale, perhaps with matching (or complementary) napkins as well. Comment to let me know if you would be interested!

But for now,
Au revoir, mes amies!

I'm Back!

Well, well, well, look who decided to come out of the woodwork! That's right, I am back to blogging once more! If you are still following me, I want to thank you for your extreme dedication. As a reward, I will fill you in on the changes that have taken place in my life in the past two years (yikes, what an absence!)

I did not make this dress, but it is testament to
the wonder that is Modcloth. Also bubbles bring
me so much joy.

The first really crucial bit of information is that I am no longer a college student! I have actually managed to graduate with a degree and everything (well, there is a small disclaimer of an online class I have yet to take). I am proud to say that I graduated with honors and was recognized by my department as the Outstanding History Graduate for the year. My name is now immortalized on a plaque and it feels pretty good. I think my parents were a little proud or something.

That being said, the summer is nearly over and I have begun to realize that life requires some purpose and goal. As such, I am revitalizing my blog and I will also be starting an Etsy Shop! I intend to sell items specific to the individual. This is slightly more complicated to post, so if you or someone you know would like to buy a handmade item from me, please shoot me an email or comment below or on Facebook and I'll give you all the dirty little details. I have a nice little compilation of photos following to show some of the clothes I have previously made, as a refresher for my faithful old followers, and for the benefit of those who didn't even know I own a sewing machine. Naturally, the beauty of custom made dresses is that you can pick any fabric, pattern, and material you choose.

I don't think I will ever get tired of this dress. It is from a Vintage
Vogue Pattern (below).

This is my lovely sister, Rachael, modeling
a circle skirt I made many years ago. As the
nature of a circle skirt lends itself well to this,
I intend to focus my shop on them as a start.

As I have recently lost some weight, I may very well
be selling this exact dress in the near future.

Two pieces are the best, as they allow
for multiple looks.

A more formal take on the two piece dress, I
have worn this so many times!

The newest dress in my collection, this is one of
my new favorites!

My favorite part about seeing all of these together is just realizing how often I change my hair! Sheesh, there must be some consistency. As of right now, however, my hair is long and I have no intention of cutting it off... yet. 

In other news, I am just so happy to be working and existing. God has been so good to me and I am surrounded by good friends. I have moved into my very own apartment (with roommates), and I am beginning to feel like a real-life adult, sans the calls to my father every time my car has low tire pressure or to my mother when I am feeling ill. My first trip to Urgent Care alone was just last week, but I braved through it and got the antibiotics necessary. Thankfully, they worked and I am once again myself. All of my family is inching closer to me and I get to see them all on a much more regular basis. I am also going to be an Auntie very soon, and I cannot wait to meet her! Perhaps I will delve into the world of baby clothes in the near future as well. 

Well, that's it for now. Stay tuned for updates to the blog and on Facebook! I think some new bios and pictures are well overdue!

Au revoir, mes amies!