I always like to dress up around Valentine's day as it gives me a chance to embrace all the red and pink clothing colour combinations in my wardrobe. For those of us to love to sew, Valentine's day is a wonderful excuse to sew up some garments a little more romantic or heart inspired. If … Continue reading Vintage Valentine’s Inspired Sewing Patterns
It wouldn't be Halloween without a brooch review so this year, we will be taking a look at the newest Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker halloween brooch collection. This collection features some familiar faces and new colour ways of previously released popular designs. Designed by Johanna Parker who is known for her heavily vintage … Continue reading Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker Halloween Brooch Review 2022
Tis the most wonderful time of the year when we can get cozy in our homes, use pumpkins and leaves as decorations, watch spooky movies and absolutely everything smells like vanilla and cinnamon. Ah, Halloween time; oh yeah, we need a costume! Unfortunately this year, my usual October of cosy crafting and sewing times has … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Vintage Halloween Costumes
I'm sure I'm not the only one who starts a dress, puts it down halfway through and then forget's about it for absolute ages. It's easy to get overwhelmed with new fabrics and patterns and some projects just get left behind; this is my story with Butterick 6322. I started this dress in 2016, yes … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6322 by Gertie
I'm sure we all have projects, especially seasonal projects, that bubble about in our heads for years before we finally just say "today's the day" and get them done. For over three years I've wanted to make a Valentine's Day door wreath covered in conversation candy hearts and this year, I finally made that idea … Continue reading Making a Candy Heart Wreath for Valentine’s Day
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