Gloves can be the perfect accessory to any vintage outfit and a fabulous way to add a touch of colour, class or assist those who can be a bit germaphobic (myself included). Finding a pair of vintage gloves can be a wonderful experience but keeping them in good condition can be a bit of a … Continue reading How to Wash Vintage Cotton and Leather Gloves
With the sewing bug well and truly caught, I've been reunited with my love of vintage floral bedsheets. I don't have a huge collection and over the years I've been left with only a few pieces still in my collection but each piece is treasured. Throughout my social media posting, I've received loads of questions … Continue reading Tips for Shopping, Caring for and Sewing with Vintage Bed Sheets
Why does it cost more to sew your own clothing? There's a common misconception that sewing your own clothes is somehow cheap. It's not and even on a budget, it's very rarely cheaper than buying your clothing in a store. If you sew, there's a high chance that you've been asked by someone you know … Continue reading Why Sewing your own Clothes isn’t as Cheap as You Think
How to keep the cost down on your sewing adventures. So I might just be confusing myself with something else but I swear I have written this blog before. Alas, I'm sure past MonMon started writing notes and just thought my idea went from a brainstorm doodle in a notebook into cyber space and is … Continue reading Sewing on a Budget
In June, I popped over to Sydney for the Hot Rod and Custom Pinup Parade which was absolutely incredible. Whilst in Sydney, I managed to squeeze in a tiny bit of shopping at some of my favourite places, and I found a few treasures I'm absolutely smitten with. It's been a while since I've done … Continue reading Sydney Vintage and Pinup Shopping Haul
Not all sewing project go smoothly. Have you ever started a project and you can tell from the get-go that it's just not going to work out? This is exactly how this project started. I was looking through my more modern sewing patterns that I was gifted when I first started sewing; some have been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Cynthia Rowley X Simplicity 1873