Brooches are a timeless accessory, adding a touch of vintage charm, elegance and personality to any outfit. But those sharp pins can leave unwanted marks on your beloved garments, which as a vintage enthusiast can be really scary and off-putting. Fear not! Here are some tips to enjoy you brooches without damaging your clothes: Choose … Continue reading Pinning Perfection: How to Wear Brooches Without Ruining Your Vintage Clothes
How Adding Vintage Flavours to Your Kitchen Can Spice Up Your Meals Here on the blog we have been cooking from vintage recipes for years and I know my vintage cook book collection is quite sizeable and well-loved. Most of us assume vintage recipes are where questionable flavour combinations dwell, which is partly quite true … Continue reading The Joy of Cooking with Vintage Recipes
How to Find and Make Online & Offline Connections in the Modern Pinup World The world of modern pinup is more than just vintage dresses and sultry poses. It's a vibrant community of passionate individuals who celebrate body positivity, self-expression, and the art of vintage glamour. Whether you're a seasoned pinup pro or just starting your journey, connecting with other … Continue reading Building Your Pinup Posse – Nurturing Friendship and Connection in the Vintage Community
Unveiling the Groove Independent record stores are havens for music lovers. They brim with the tangible magic of vinyl – the vibrant album art, the satisfying weight of a record in hand, some amazingly knowledgeable staff, and the thrill of unearthing a hidden gem. But for the uninitiated, navigating these havens can feel like deciphering a secret language. Fear not, aspiring … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Record Store Lingo, Etiquette, and Hidden Gems
Tips for Making Your Next Car Show Amazing for Everyone Chrome gleams, engines purr, and a bygone era comes alive at a vintage car show. These events enjoyed worldwide offer a delightful journey through automotive history, showcasing meticulously restored vehicles and the passionate people who care for them. But with all the excitement, it's important to remember proper etiquette to ensure … Continue reading Cruisin’ with Class: A Guide to Proper Etiquette at Vintage Car Shows
Three ways to Saving Your Sounds Vinyl records offer a unique listening experience, but sometimes those precious discs can become warped due to heat, humidity, or improper storage. A warped record can cause your turntable's needle to skip or produce unwanted pops and crackles. But fear not, vinyl lovers! There are ways to flatten your … Continue reading A Guide to Flattening Warped Vinyl Records
Over the last few years, I have made heaps of new garments and have grown in my sewing skills. As it currently stands, I feel like it's time for me to really try and push myself out of my sewing comfort zone which means I need to set some new goals. Setting these sewing goals … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2025
Spotting Fake Etsy Sewing Pattern Sellers: A Guide We all know the 'big four' sewing pattern brands, but through the magic of the internet, there's never been greater access to a wider range of smaller or indie pattern brands, with sites such as Etsy having thousands of digital listings for all sorts of sewing patterns. … Continue reading Don’t Get Stitched Up: How to Avoid Etsy Sewing Pattern Scams
A Brief Look at the Stonewall Riots As we kick off another Pride Month, I thought it would be fitting to have a brief look over the event that started the movement, The Stonewall Riots. The year was 1969. Greenwich Village, New York City, bustled with a vibrant counterculture scene. Yet, within this progressive haven, LGBTQ+ people faced constant discrimination and … Continue reading Stonewall: A Night That Ignited a Movement
Easy Ways to Show Support to Local Burlesque Artists and Support The Arts The alluring world of burlesque thrives on captivating performances, dazzling costumes, and the fierce confidence of its performers. But behind the glitz and glam lies a dedicated industry filled with passionate artists, producers, and venues. Like all industries, the burlesque community can only survive if supported and … Continue reading How to Support Your Local Burly Gang
Part Three: The Tinkerbelle Bust, Magical Mops and Tears for the Oysters. As we continue our adventure on this epic Disney Sewing quest, we are 5 projects into 9 possible garments. If you havn't read Part One in which we plan, or Part Two in which we create our first garments, feel free to go … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Part Three Sewing
Part Two: Donald Duck Ahoy, let's just call it Orange Bird, Tangled in threads and Refunds a plenty All Aboard!Welcome to the second instalment of a very special mini series where I curate a Disneybound wardrobe for my first-ever Disney Cruise. Back in Part One, please go back and give it a quick squiz, we … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Part 2 Sewing
Part One; Planning, Prep and Pixie Dust Ahoy, there friends! It's very exciting to share with you a bit of a special Vintage Sewing Adventure with a Disneybound theme just intime for my first ever Disney Cruise. Well, it's my first ever cruise to be honest which makes me nervous because I have no idea … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Join Me for a Disney Sewing Adventure on the Seas!
Back in September of 2023, I made Miss Lexi Heart a custom pageant gown using Charm Patterns Lamour Dress. Although I had used this pattern previously, I had never made myself a version with the straps so after seeing how great it made Miss Lexi look, I had to make myself one. As I've already … Continue reading Sewing a Super Mario Lamour Dress
In the age of social media, the pressure to document every aspect of our lives can be overwhelming. We spend countless hours capturing moments through phone lenses, editing the colours to be just right, crafting captions, and chasing likes. But what happened to simply enjoying the experience itself? Recently I took a lengthy break off … Continue reading Put Down the Phone: It’s Okay to Live in the Moment
Sheer, durable, and revolutionary – nylon stockings forever altered the landscape of legwear. But the story of nylons goes beyond their practicality and captivating allure. It's a tale of scientific innovation, wartime ingenuity, and a cultural shift that redefined femininity and fashion. Let's embark on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating history of nylon … Continue reading From Silken Threads to Nylon Dreams: A History of Stockings
As someone with chronic pain issues, comfort in clothing is a must which has lead me to make todays project, some tie up, wrap around pants. Now these pants are certainly not my original idea and I have owned a pair of these pants which I picked up in KL well over a decade ago … Continue reading Sewing Tie-Up Pants with No Pattern
No matter how much you look after something, sometimes accidents happen. As someone who's worn acrylic and resin jewellery for a very long time, it's safe to assume that over the years, some items of mine have broken. It should bring a tear of joy to your eye to know that acrylic jewellery can absolutely … Continue reading How to Fix Your Broken Acrylic Jewellery