It's the festive season once again and I for one feel a little exhausted and as though I'm running on fumes just trying to make it to the big day itself. When I lived in Dublin, I loved walking through stores (mainly to avoid the cold or rain) and seeing all the cosy pyjamas and … Continue reading Sewing Christmas Pyjamas with Lisette B6296
After sewing this dress for my talent round for the Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant, I put her on my mannequin, took a step back and then immediately grabbed new fabric and started making her again. Having wanted to make a shirt dress for well over two years, my first attempt using Simplicity R10646/S9164 gave … Continue reading Sewing a Daisy Shirt Dress with Simplicity R10646/S9164
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
Earlier in the year, I tested out a sewing pattern that produced one of my favourite dresses which I'm embarrassed to say I wear almost weekly. The pattern in question is Simplicity X Lisette 1419 and it contains two dresses with different collar and sleeve options as well as a jacket; on my first attempt, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity X Lisette 1419 but Make it Halloween
Before I wore pinup and vintage clothes daily, I guess the closets description I could give my style was retro hipster. There were lots of fun prints, collars, cute sleeves and of course, I accessories with hats, long socks and cute brooches. Back then, this pattern would have been my absolute favourite "go-to" make and … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity X Lisette 1419
We are back with a brand new season of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel which means there will be new and exciting vintage costumes on our screens and in our hearts. As a fan of the show and of course the fashion, I am very lucky to once again work with Heart My Closet to test … Continue reading Mrs Maisel dresses from Heart My Closet Review