There's nothing quite like vintage sleepwear; it's always just that little bit luxurious, extra and ridiculously opulent which makes it something highly sought after for collectors. Vintage sleepwear is also very delicate which can make it difficult to actually use on a regular basis; personally, I use mine for photoshoots and very special occasions because … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Vintage and Retro Style Sleepwear
If you've been around the blog for a while you will probably know that I'm not a huge birthday person and would personally prefer the day to pass by without acknowledgement. Alas, the darling people around me never listen to my incessant whining about wanting to be left alone and some small celebration will inevitably … Continue reading Sewing a Cute Retro Mini Dress for My Birthday
Last year I made a list of sewing goals that I thought were going to be easily achievable, but then life got in the way. So this year I will be revisiting some goals and making what will hopefully be some more attainable goals instead. Sew More Indie PatternsThis is one goal I didn't get … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2024
According to the radio, it's the most wonderful time of the year but I know for many of us right now, we are riding the struggle bus. This year I wanted to sew at least one garment per month to keep myself active and hopefully use it as a means to stay focused and creative. … Continue reading Sewing my Christmas Dress for 2023 with Snoopy Fabric and Vogue 9100
It's no secret that I am on a fabric-buying ban and am trying to work my way through my fabric stash. The funny thing about a fabric stash is that depending on who is looking at it, you can tell if they sew or not. Those friends of mine who do not sew look at … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash; Sewing an Alice in Wonderland Dress with Vogue 9100
Following my delightful experience of creating a Barbie themed dress using the Very Easy Vogue 9100 a few weeks back, I knew that this pattern would become my next go-to. After being invited to my darling friends baby shower and hearing that the theme was May Gibbs, (a classic Australian children's author known for creating … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Themed Baby Shower Dress using Vogue 9100
It's officially spooky season and I'm honestly a little bit in struggle town. At this current point in time I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water so although I had a massive Halloween sewing project planned (actually I'v been trying to compete it for over 2 years), I've decided to go easy … Continue reading Sewing Cute Retro Halloween Separates; Butterick 6354
Yes yes yes, I know I just posted about this pattern literally a month ago but there is method in the madness. If you remember back to this post, I discussed going down south to the lovely town of Denmark and spending a weekend alone in a gorgeous little cabin in the woods where I … Continue reading Cosy Sewing: Pumpkins, Big Bows and Cosy Nights
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that as soon as someone knows you like to sew, they will ask you to hem or make them something. I often get asked if I could just "whip up" a dress for someone for an event they are having and unfortunately I will most of the time turn … Continue reading Sewing Miss Lexi Heart a Rockabilly Pageant dress using Charm’s L’Amour Dress
Sometimes as a sewing enthusiast, you find the perfect pairing between fabric and sewing pattern. This is one of those times. Within my fabric stash, I have some fabrics that have had a pre-assigned sewing pattern to them and it's really just a matter of time before I get around to sewing them. I've been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review; Simplicity 9296
One of the most iconic ball gown styles from the 1950s is the cupcake gown; generally named due to the ruffles adorning the dress, this ball gown style was very popular for special occasions such as proms, weddings and evening dresses. Today, cupcake gowns are still highly sought after and something a lot of vintage … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Cupcake Gown using Liz Dress Pattern
Sewing Simplicity X Lisette 1419 Lately I have had a lot on my plate so when I got the opportunity to go down south to the charming town of Denmark to celebrate a dear friends birthday, I was really excited for the chance. I've always loved the idea of owning a cottage in the woods … Continue reading Cosy Sewing; Autumal Gingham, Fireplaces and Audiobooks
The other day, I had a friend who has recently started learning how to sew ask me, "how easy is Very Easy Vogue?" to which I said, "no idea, let me find out". Vogue sewing patterns are notorious for being a little bit more complicated with many details and much finesse needed to finish a … Continue reading Is Sewing a ‘Very Easy Vogue’ Actually Very Easy? – Barbie Edition
If you have developed an interest in vintage sewing patterns, it may seem a little overwhelming to know where to find them. Sewing patterns are available in many places, but finding true vintage sewing patterns, especially ones you can still use to sew with, can be a little bit more difficult to find. After being … Continue reading Where to buy True Vintage Sewing Patterns
If you're a vintage sewing enthusiast, you would probably already heard or know of the infamous 'walk away' dress or Butterick 4790. This pattern, a vintage reproduction of the true vintage pattern Butterick 6015 originally published in 1952, is an apron style dress which boasts being so quick to sew, you can "walk away" in … Continue reading The Vintage Walk-Away Dress and Other Similar Patterns
Vintage Sewing Adventures: Using Weigels 2089 from the 1950s On a recent trip to Singapore, I attended a High Tea at the Raffles hotel and my friend wore an absolutely gorgeous dress made up of multiple different colours of gingham. I have always loved gingham as it's a classic vintage staple, it's easy to style … Continue reading Sewing a Three Coloured Gingham Ruffle Dress
When getting into vintage sewing, you will eventually be faced with a decision of having to buy either vintage reproduction patterns or true vintage patterns. Although some true vintage patterns have been reproduced, you may not be sure which is better to purchase. Both have pros and cons so I thought I'd share with you … Continue reading Should I buy True Vintage or Vintage Reproduction Sewing Patterns?
If you sew, you will know how expensive sewing materials can be especially when it comes to fabric. I've written about sewing on a budget before and one point I will continue to share is that bedsheets make amazing cheap fabric alternatives if you find them at op shops. Thrifted bedsheets are one of my … Continue reading Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673