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
The Sou'West Vintage Fest has been a pillar vintage event for enthusiasts within Western Australia for years and always draws a huge crowd. Run by local legend Sarah from Red Leopard Photography, the Sou'West Vintage fest is a ture celebration of retro nostalgia and prides itself on being a fun day out. With the day … Continue reading Sewing for Sou’West Vintage Fest 2025; Simplicity R10646/S9164
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
Spending any amount of time within my online sphere you will soon discover that I never grew out of my 'space is cool' phase. I've always gravitated towards stars, moons, galaxies and anything celestial (I mean, check out my wedding in case you need more convincing), so with that, it's time to revisit a sewing … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Inspired ACOTAR Night Court Ball Gown
Just in time for Oktoberfest! Prost! Calling all sewing enthusiasts and lovers of Bavarian charm! Are you dreaming of crafting your own stunning dirndl dress, perfect for Oktoberfest celebrations or adding a touch of cultural flair to your wardrobe? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll delve into a curated selection of sewing patterns for dirndls, catering to a variety … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Making a Dirndl Dress
A World Beyond the Iconic Beer Dress Oktoberfest might be synonymous with steins overflowing with beer, joyous music, and a vibrant sea of people dressed in traditional Bavarian garb. But amongst the lederhosen, one garment truly steals the show: the dirndl. This charming dress, more than just a festive costume, boasts a rich history and cultural significance. Let's delve deeper into the world of the … Continue reading Unveiling the Allure of the Dirndl Dress
Ever since I can remember, I've always loved lingerie. As a kid, I had it in my head that my lingerie drawer would be stocked with the most beautiful and luxurious matching sets when in reality, I've got all my undies stuffed into a box and my bras are crammed into my drawer. In a … Continue reading Chouchou Audrey Slip Dress Review
Continuing on with my Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant sewing saga, find part one/day wear sewing post here, today we are met with part two and how I made my talent round outfit. What's the talent I did on stage you ask? Wallpapering. Yes, I did wallpapering for three minutes on stage at one of … Continue reading Sewing a Wallpaper House Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
If you've seen a few of my previous posts or have been around my social media recently, you may have seen me post about the incredible weekend that was Cooly Rocks On for 2024. Part of this amazing retro event is the Pinup Pageant which has been dubbed the 'Viva Las Vegas pageant of Australia'. … Continue reading Sewing a Yellow Rose Liz Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
I'm not a huge designer brand kind of gal but I do appreciate some of the lovely fabrics, styles and embellishments that designer brands use. I've always had a soft spot for Dolce and Gabbana but I've recently learnt about some very unethical behaviour and comments they have shared which has turned me off actually … Continue reading Sewing a Dolce and Gabbana Gerbera Daisy Inspired Dress using McCalls 7950
I've always had a soft spot for all things cottage core as I love the softness and romanticism of the style. For cottage core dresses, lots of gathers and layers is generally key and despite me loving all the parts of cottage core fashion, I've never really delved into making my own garments. For a … Continue reading Sewing a Cottage Core Camellia Dress using Vintage Advance 9077
It's the start of a new year and of course that means new sewing goals. I got pretty burnt out by the end of last year and although I had a great break over the festive season, I wanted to still ease myself into a simple sewing project to kick off 2024. As it's the … Continue reading Sewing a Summery Simplicity 9291
Even though I'm a little late with this kind of post, I thought it's still worth creating a list of all the wonderful things I managed to sew in 2023. 2023 started off really strong with some fun projects, it had some very challenging projects and I sewed my first prom dress and gown. The … Continue reading Everything I Made in 2023 – Sewing Recap
If you've been around the blog for a while you will probably know that I'm not a huge birthday person and would personally prefer the day to pass by without acknowledgement. Alas, the darling people around me never listen to my incessant whining about wanting to be left alone and some small celebration will inevitably … Continue reading Sewing a Cute Retro Mini Dress for My Birthday
According to the radio, it's the most wonderful time of the year but I know for many of us right now, we are riding the struggle bus. This year I wanted to sew at least one garment per month to keep myself active and hopefully use it as a means to stay focused and creative. … Continue reading Sewing my Christmas Dress for 2023 with Snoopy Fabric and Vogue 9100
It's no secret that I am on a fabric-buying ban and am trying to work my way through my fabric stash. The funny thing about a fabric stash is that depending on who is looking at it, you can tell if they sew or not. Those friends of mine who do not sew look at … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash; Sewing an Alice in Wonderland Dress with Vogue 9100
Following my delightful experience of creating a Barbie themed dress using the Very Easy Vogue 9100 a few weeks back, I knew that this pattern would become my next go-to. After being invited to my darling friends baby shower and hearing that the theme was May Gibbs, (a classic Australian children's author known for creating … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Themed Baby Shower Dress using Vogue 9100
Yes yes yes, I know I just posted about this pattern literally a month ago but there is method in the madness. If you remember back to this post, I discussed going down south to the lovely town of Denmark and spending a weekend alone in a gorgeous little cabin in the woods where I … Continue reading Cosy Sewing: Pumpkins, Big Bows and Cosy Nights