Thoughts on the importance of Instagram banning graphic images of self harm and why a much larger discussion needs to happen

This was originally posted on my new blog, but I felt it was important to share it here as well. It is very rare that I have put a trigger warning on a post, but considering the subject matter, I think it would be appropriate in this case. So if you are triggered by discussions …

Movin’ Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJtL8vWNZ4o Don't mind me, I'm just chilling over here at incurablykitsch.home.blog being super geeky as usual! Why is the blog moving? Well, honestly, for mostly very boring and practical reasons: I used up just about all the space here and blogging about sewing and fashion and all of that jazz without photos would be quite …

Looking Back, Looking Forward

2018 was such a wild year, and as I look back on it, I can't help but feel really positive and proud. There were so many things that happened that could have completely broken me, but they didn't. There is no doubt that leaving my husband and all of the drama that followed (including him …

Padam Vintage Review

I recently bought two fabulous vintage dresses from Padam Vintage, and thought I would write a little review of both the dresses and the shop itself! My dresses arrived quickly, safely packaged in a box, with the dresses carefully wrapped in paper and an adorable gift from Granny's Dishcloths! The dresses were exactly as described …

Happy Holidays!

Just taking a quick break from finishing up the last tiny bit of work on the two remaining Little Women dolls to pop in and wish everyone Happy Holidays! No matter who you are or what you celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, happy 2019 filled with peace, love …

Spotlight: Scarlett Willow Shop

Recently I've been completely obsessed with Scarlett Willow Shop, a vintage clothing store I found on Etsy that specializes in clothing from the 1960's and 70's. As you may know if you've read my blog over the last few months, I've been particularly into fashions from the 1970's and have mostly been making myself clothes …

Simplicity’s Early Spring 2019 Pattern Release: WTF is with all the aprons?!

Do I have better things to do than go on a rant about the Early Spring pattern release from Simplicity? Of course I do, but is that gonna stop me? Nope. Because I just looked through the entire collection and counted eight apron patterns. Yes. You read that correctly. Eight. Apron. Patterns. WTF? Why?! There …

In The Pink Room Mini Review

Awhile back I bought two Ohhh Lulu sewing patterns so I could make myself some lovely vintage inspired undergarments. I was so excited the day I bought the first one, Sarah's high waist Ava panties, that I went straight out and bought supplies at Fabricland, printed the pattern, prepped the pattern and fabric and got …

Making Little Women, Part 4: Progress

Wow, it feels like forever since I last posted! There's been a lot going on, including a medical scare that temporarily put a halt to all my glorious doll making plans for a week or so (luckily the medical stuff ended up being nothing as scary as the doctor originally thought, but will involve ongoing …

Making Little Women, Part 3: Mistakes Happen

The saga of the Little Women dolls continues! Since completing the mock up of the Beth March doll (which I posted about here and here) I decided to dive in and try making Jo, since I'm pretty sure every single one of my sisters would prefer a Jo doll. Yesterday I finished sewing and stuffing …