Whilst travelling, people bring back souvenirs of shot glasses, spoons or keychains, the souvenir I bring back is fabric. In January, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a women's retreat in Bali and then a few days exploring the gorgeous island after. During my free days, of course I went fabric shopping … Continue reading My Bali Fabric Haul
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Tips for Shopping, Caring for and Sewing with Vintage Bed Sheets
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
Sewing on a Budget
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
How to Wash Your Hair Brush and Comb
Alrighty, we've survived the vision of my dirty hair curlers so it's only fair that I now share my dirty hair brushes and combs. This post might be gross, but we're all friends here and I know you won't judge me, but, my hair brushes get really gross really quickly. If you style your hair … Continue reading How to Wash Your Hair Brush and Comb
The Petticoat Guide
Petticoats are wonderful things, as my niece refers to them, they turn any outfit into a princess outfit. For those inclined in the vintage ways, a petticoat is the perfect way to add that 50’s silhouette to any outfit and of course, they make any circle or swing skirt look absolutely magical. I’ve been wearing … Continue reading The Petticoat Guide