At the time of writing this review, it's currently May and I've had a huge Endo flare up that landed me in hospital and I've been recovering very slowly. To hit a snag in my sewing groove has thrown me for a loop and with so many creations made in the last two months, to … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Retro Butterick 6318
Month: July 2022
Sewing Pattern Review: Retro Butterick 6175
Setting up a sewing room really gave me a chance to go through all my sewing related things and make space for them in a way that's logical and organised (my sewing space being a pile of storage boxes was a pain and I'll never go back to that). Going through my patterns, I came … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Retro Butterick 6175
Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6453 / Simplicity 9291 by Gertie
It doesn't take much to cause excitement in the vintage sewing community but when Butterick 6453 hit the shelves in 2017, we all went a little mad. This pattern was hugely popular that it was sold out for ages; it even had it's own Facebook group with several thousand members and of course there were … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6453 / Simplicity 9291 by Gertie
How to Stop your Vintage Outfit Looking like a Costume
Everyone has their own style, especially when it comes to wearing pinup or vintage. Everyones uniqueness, style and personality is what makes the vintage community so exciting because we can express ourselves through our clothes. However, as someone just starting to wear vintage or the pinup style, starting out can be a little bit daunting … Continue reading How to Stop your Vintage Outfit Looking like a Costume