feeling jitters as i prepare for my sewing class, seeking pin-up inspiration

Hey there! My sewing with commercial patterns class officially starts this Saturday.

In 5 weeks I will have a new dress that I made!

This will open such a HUGE world for me and I can really attack my 2012 projects.

I have 65 clothing patterns... all of which have more than 1 view that I can't wait to make

I can finally follow through with my New Year's Resolution

I really feel like this class is the beginning of a new me

a more mature me

a more glamorous me

a more feminine me

I was gathering my supplies from the list needed for my class

 pattern ... check

hook and eyes ... check

fabric ... check

tracing paper ... check

tracing wheel ... check

hem gauge ... check

fabric pencils ... check

measuring tape ... check

scissors ... check

seam ripper ... check

pin cushion full of pins ... check

14" zipper ... well, i will buy that tomorrow because the ones i have are pink and blue

I was feeling a bit nervous so I turned to my "Great American Pin-Up" book to get inspired right now. This is my favorite coffee-table read. Problem is I haven't actually read anything besides captions... I always flip through pictures looking at shoes, clothes, hair, make-up, and poses. I decided I really want to read up the history in this book. If only I can pencil it into my schedule...

 I took some pictures of some images that i found inspiring. These are all pre-World War 2.

The romper this model is wearing has geisha's. SO CUTE!

 I am in love with this model's hair and make-up. She has gorgeous features

 Look at this beautiful dress! And the model's pin curls are perfect, not to mention her graceful pose.

 I just adore the hat this model is wearing.

 This dress this model is wearing is so glamorous. And she looks like such a strong, seductive woman. All while remaining feminine. 

 These are all post-World War 2.

Just look at this gorgeous smile! This model looks so playful and super sweet.

 What a fun bathing suit! The one thing that stuck out most to me from this image... how beautiful her body is. I love how voluptuous her body is. These days it is all skin and bones. I think us woman are so much sexier with real curves. What happened?

 I love the star pillow behind this patriotic image. And another model with a gorgeous smile.

 I am absolutely in love with this model's hair! And her dress is amazing! Beautiful all around

 When I look at this dress I am reminded of a mermaid.

I am so jealous of this era. One where ladies were ladies and men were gentlemen. Where it was all about glamour and beauty without being trashy.

I seek to make my own wardrobe to fit my love of times like these.

I will share more photos next time I flip through.

Do you have any favorite era?

Wish me luck this Saturday!

xoxoxox

Lily Bean

p.s. Today is my Bempa's 84th birthday

Happy birthday to the greatest grandpa a girl could ever dream of

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