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  • September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul

    September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul

    Urban Decay, Kat Von D, vintage earrings, September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    Couple vintage-style purses purchased at Goodwill, September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    Collection of vintage patterns from the Vintage Fashion Fair, September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    Simplified Systems of Sewing and Styling vintage books from 1948, September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    Vintage fur trimmed wool coat, purchased at the Vintage Fashion Fair, September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    My September 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul was a vintage dream!

    I’m so happy with everything I was able to pick up this month! The past few months haven’t been filled with as many vintage goodies as I was able to find on my adventures in September and this haul more than made up for it!

    Vintage shopping specifically is also a good reminder of how many places are cash only and for me, a major annoyance. As much as Cash is King, when it comes to shopping I am super San Francisco/techie about it: I want to pay for everything with my phone! The cash only issue was unfortunately a deterrent in me making some purchases at the San Francisco Vintage Expo, which was a super bummer.

     

    Items I picked up in September that can be purchased online are below

    Kat Von D Lock-it Setting Powder : Wow wow wow. For someone with dry skin like mine, this is super light weight and works beautifully. Set my make up like crazy. Now if only I can find a small container to preserve the product…?

    Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray: Still on the fence about it. I do like how when worn over my setting powder it livens it up a little bit and makes me look like less of a powder cake. I haven’t attempted doing my makeup yet without the spray, so haven’t had a chance to do a before and after.

    Simplified Systems of Sewing and Styling: Prices from these books are all over the place! I paid 2.50$ per pamphlet, 20$ total for my set. I’m missing the final 2 pamphlets so might have to bite the bullet and pay the inflated prices on eBay at some point.

     

    October might be a light month for me haul-wise as any discretionary funds will probably be spent on nothing but luscious winter fabrics. It’s starting to get cold in San Francisco and I’m excited for it!

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  • August 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul

    August 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, OPI We the Female nail polish, Sebastian Reshaper Hairspray | @vintageontap

    Yummy fabrics purchased at Mood Fabrics in Los Angeles, August 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    Ballet slippers from Jessica Simpson, Macy's, August 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

     

    My August 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul was exactly what I needed this month.

    As my video talks about, I had a very bad fall at the beginning of the month that left me pretty incapacitated for a couple weeks. Four weeks after my fall I’m barely at the point where I can do a simple yoga sun salutation without TOO much discomfort (progress!) The items I picked up in August are all wonderful and exactly what I needed, though, to cheer me up and keep me going when I’ve been stuck on the couch!

    Items I picked up in August that can be purchased online are below

     Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner: 20$ for such an awesome, awesome eyeliner. I’m trying to figure out how long before it needs to be replaced, though, so we’ll see. Some of the reviews I read said that it dries out pretty quickly, but I’ve had it for a few weeks now and it still seems to be doing ok.

    OPI We The Female: In my video I was on my 2nd application of that polish and I’m due for another manicure- I all ready want to use it again. It goes with everything I own and it just feels… natural to wear it? Definitely moreso than a bright pink or blue. I can see this being a staple color.

    Sebastian ReShaper Hairspray: Recommended to me by my hairstylist. I don’t think I can ever go back to cheap hairspray… ever.

    Digitally Printed Floral on a Butterfly Jacquard: Kind of on the thicker side, but love the texture and how vibrant the colors are on this. I love florals like this- reminds me of a Baroque painting.

    Jessica Simpson Mandalaye Flat: All ready my go-to shoe while my foot recovers from my fall. I want to pick up a pair of these in black.

    Either way, everything in this August 2016 sewing pinup haul makes me happy and will definitely see quite a lot of use for the rest of the year. I anticipate maybe picking up some more nail polish, a new set up kitten heels when my foot finishes healing, and definitely some more fabric as I get ready to sew for the holidays. Ohh- can’t wait for that!

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  • July 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul

    July 2016 Thrifted haul | @vintageontap

    Button pattern weights by Rachel from Rachel against the Sewing Machine | @vintageontap
    Black mesh interfacing | @vintageontap

    My July 2016 sewing pinup haul was minimal- but so practical!

    After posting my June 2016 haul video, figured I might as well continue to show you guys the things I pick up for my pinup looks and sewing projects!

    In July I bought very few things new and mostly went with thrifted items which I’m so happy to have found at my local charity shops. When I go thrifting, I like to wait at least a month between visits to hopefully see some turn over; so far, so good.

    Not talked about in the video was the fabric I used for my latest project, the Retro Tiki Collab of Butterick B6354. I actually bought that from Berkeley’s famous Stonemountain and Daughter fabric store.

    The items I was able to pick up for my July 2016 sewing pinup haul that can be ordered online are below

    Fit For Real People : Tried and true fitting book

    Benefit, They’re Real Eyeliner: Reviews online are mixed. For me, I didn’t find it worked the way I wanted, but if you want to try it, go with the travel size to save some money if it doesn’t work out. Watch the video to learn more about what I thought about it, though.

    Also, Rachel from Rach Against the Sewing Machine made my lovely new button pattern weights! Please check out her blog to learn more about her and follow her on Instagram if you’re not all ready! If she decides to sell the buttons on a bigger scale, I’ll update this post with more information.

    Hang tight for my August haul video- so many projects on the list and a trip planned, so I see plenty of shopping in my future!

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  • June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul

    June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul, American Thread Company 156 and vintage patterns | @vintageontap

    June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul | @vintageontap

    June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul, vintage hat and vintage earrings | @vintageontap

    June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul, swimsuit fabric from Kchoos on Etsy | @vintageontap

    My June 2016 Sewing Pinup Haul was a blast to shoot!

    Talk about stepping out of my comfort zone! I wanted to try something a little bit different with my YouTube channel and decided to shoot a haul video for those of you who’ve asked to see a little bit more of how I do what I do!

    Items I talked about in this video are below- except for the one of a kind vintage pieces:

    Knitting Patterns

    American Thread Company Star Book 156

    Sewing Patterns (New/Out of Print)

    Vintage 60s Simplicity 4464 [Out of Print]
    Vintage 50s/60s Butterick 9477 [Out of Print]
    Vintage 80s Simplicity 5387 [Out of Print]
    Butterick 6363
    Vintage Butterick 5603
    Vintage Butterick 5556
    Butterick Pattern by Gertie B6354
    Butterick Pattern by Gertie B6353
    Vintage Vogue 9189
    Vintage Vogue 9187

    Fabric

    Vintage 60s swimwear Fabric
    Nude swimwear lining

     

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