In an effort to take time out to self care, every fortnight, I give myself a pedicure and try to do something fun. This little ritual gives me some quiet time where I can just listen to music, chat on the phone or watch something I've been wanting to. Having kept up this routine for … Continue reading My Favourite Red Nail Polish for that Vintage Vibe
Get Fit and Fabulous: A 1950s Inspired Workout and Exercise Routine The 1950s were a time of booming post-war optimism, and fitness was no exception. Women embraced exercise with enthusiasm, seeking to maintain a healthy and glamorous figure. In today's health conscious world, there are heaps of workout to suit all bodies and fitness levels. … Continue reading 1950s Inspired Fitness Routine
In 1943, a booklet titled Make Do and Mend was widely distributed in England in an effort to encourage and teach households how to make their clothing last longer in a period of clothing and other shortages. This booklet became the cornerstone for households with information on how to reuse and reinforce old clothing as … Continue reading How to Make Your Shoes Last Longer according to the 1940’s
True Vintage or Clever Repro? A Guide to Identifying Authentic Vintage Clothing (1970s or Older) The allure of vintage clothing is undeniable. It offers unique style, quality materials, and a connection to history. But with the rise of "vintage-inspired" clothing, navigating the world of true vintage can be tricky. Here's a guide to help you … Continue reading How to Spot Real Vintage Clothing
Several months back, I was walking around an outlet shopping centre and I waddled into Bed Bath and Table. Yes, here in Oz, we don't get to go beyond the Bed and Bath, just to the table. In saying that, Bed Bath and Table have some of the cutest and nicest holiday decorations, which I … Continue reading Upcycling an Easter Door Wreath
It's been a little while since we talked about corsets so I thought I'd share how I wash and care for my corsets. Keeping your corset in good condition, clean and cared for really helps this garment last and work for you. It's completely worth looking after your corset; they certainly are an investment and … Continue reading Top Tips on Cleaning Your Corset
Helpful Hints from Make Do and Mend: Back in the 1940's, a little booklet known as Make Do and Mend was widely distributed and shred a variety of tips, hints and information on how to make your clothes, garments and house hold objects last as long as they can. This booklet shared information about avoiding … Continue reading Washing and Ironing Hints from the 1940’s
The Do's and Don't for Audience Etiquette Are you off to your first ever burlesque or performing artist show and don't quite know what to do or expect? No worries! Here's a great little audience etiquette guide. With the rise of performance art as a fun night night out, and a great form of exercise … Continue reading Burlesque/Performing Artist Audience Etiquette
This year, I've set myself a few sewing/crafting goals; one of which is to complete a few abandoned projects. In a box somewhere in my garage, I have a graveyard of incomplete projects as well as parts of broken items that need to be fixed which leads me to today's post. In the box is … Continue reading Making a PomPom Valentine’s Day Wreath
Over the last few years, I've loved setting time aside to sew and I don't see that changing any time soon. However, given how much we are pushed today to consume and always be craving more, I wanted to consciously think about what and why I am making things so they are useful and not … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2026
My yearly sewing recap is probably one of my favourite blogs to write as it gives me a chance to really look back over the year (and what a crazy one it was) and see how my sewing skills (and wardrobe) has improved. Spurred on by my yearly sewing goals, I tried my best to … Continue reading Everything I made in 2025 – Sewing Recap
We've all been there. Stuck in a rut, wearing the same clothes, and feeling a bit down about ourselves. But what if changing your wardrobe wasn't just about looking good, but about feeling good too? I've noticed that I havn't felt as much "myself" when wearing my vintage lately which got me thinking, is it … Continue reading How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Boost Your Self-Esteem
By now we all know that I love Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. This means that every now and then, I need to pay homage to the late great Charles M. Schultz by building something fun with my Dad. Two Christmas's ago whilst out and about looking at Christmas light displays, we saw a number … Continue reading Making Seasonal Snoopy Garden Decorations
Originally being scooped out of a 'end of season' sales bin, I've had my Christmas stockings for a few years and I still absolutely love them. They may not be overly decorated or festive, but they work well in our home and the colours are cute and soothing. Last year, I wanted to find a … Continue reading Easy No-Sew Embroidered Monogram Stockings
Cleo Makeup Bag sewing Pattern Review - From Sunday Sewing Club When I first started learning how to sew, I immediately started by sewing dresses and kinda skipped all the fun beginner projects such as pillowcases and tote bags. Being at the point where my wardrobe is bursting at the seams, I have started shifting … Continue reading Sewing a Quilted Boxy Pouch
Once a year, I like to book myself a little retreat in the middle of nowhere in order to rest, relax and recharge. Normally I would bring down books, all my meals and of course my sewing machine and projects leaving me to enjoy utter bliss for ust a few days. These mini retreats are … Continue reading Saved from the Stash – Cat dress for Cosy Sewing
For those of us in the Southern hemisphere, summer is on its way as we've finally left the winter months. Warm weather, sunny days and beach trips are on the horizon and I figured that it's never too late to start learning something new. As I'm trying to challenge myself with my sewing, I wanted … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First One Piece Swim
Every year, I set myself a few sewing goals, and this year, I tried to set fewer goals (every other year, I planned way too much and got overwhelmed) that were all achievable. One such goal was to sew some swimwear, which leads us to today's post: making my first-ever bikini without a pattern. Knowing … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First Bikini