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
One of the most iconic ball gown styles from the 1950s is the cupcake gown; generally named due to the ruffles adorning the dress, this ball gown style was very popular for special occasions such as proms, weddings and evening dresses. Today, cupcake gowns are still highly sought after and something a lot of vintage … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Cupcake Gown using Liz Dress Pattern
As soon as the weather starts to turn chilly and the golden brown leaves start leaving a blanket cover over a lawn, it is time for us cottage core girls to don our linen and run through a glen. Cottage core is a romanticised idea of slow living and pays homage to land workers, cottage … Continue reading Phoenix Dress from Linennaive Review – Cottage Core Vibes
If you're a vintage sewing enthusiast, you would probably already heard or know of the infamous 'walk away' dress or Butterick 4790. This pattern, a vintage reproduction of the true vintage pattern Butterick 6015 originally published in 1952, is an apron style dress which boasts being so quick to sew, you can "walk away" in … Continue reading The Vintage Walk-Away Dress and Other Similar Patterns
Vintage Sewing Adventures: Using Weigels 2089 from the 1950s On a recent trip to Singapore, I attended a High Tea at the Raffles hotel and my friend wore an absolutely gorgeous dress made up of multiple different colours of gingham. I have always loved gingham as it's a classic vintage staple, it's easy to style … Continue reading Sewing a Three Coloured Gingham Ruffle Dress
If you sew, you will know how expensive sewing materials can be especially when it comes to fabric. I've written about sewing on a budget before and one point I will continue to share is that bedsheets make amazing cheap fabric alternatives if you find them at op shops. Thrifted bedsheets are one of my … Continue reading Sewing a Dress Using 1970s Bedsheets and Blackmore 8673
Most people know the Easter bunny as a magical bunny that delivers chocolate eggs this time of year, but here in Australia, we have a magical marsupial known as the Easter Bilby. A bilby is a desert dwelling marsupial with long bunny-like ears that's nocturnal, adorable and very much loved by all Aussies. Come Easter … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Easter Bilby Dress
I've always been an avid reader; it's a chance for me to just switch off, escape and self-care in a quiet corner, drink tea and be left alone (for the most part). As a working adult, it's not always easy to find time to read, especially something new where I really need to pay attention … Continue reading Sewing a Feyre / ACOTAR Inspired-Vintage Night Court Dress
Vintage Sewing Adventures; Recreating Chuck's Yellow Dress from Pushing Daisies Remember that crazy time when we were all trapped in our houses and couldn't embrace our friends or family? Yeah, wild times I know but it got me back into one of my favourite shows, Pushing Daisies as I found many of the themes in … Continue reading Sewing a ‘Pushing Daisies’ Inspired Dress
Although Valentine's Day is over for another year, I still find myself gravitating towards love heart core fashion especially if it's done in a retro or vintage style. We've looked at Sarsparilly many times on this blog but I've yet to do a review of their True Love collection which came out a year ago. … Continue reading Sarsparilly True Love Collection Review
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
For the past two years, I've sewn myself a new Valentine's Day dress which I love wearing no matter what the hubby and I have planned that year. So far we've drawn inspiration from vintage greeting cards and Katy Keene comic books but this year, Valentine's Day is a little different. This year I'm embracing … Continue reading Sewing a Valentine’s Dress using Vintage Simplicity 3845
Vintage Sewing Adventures Nothing haunts us like the vintage we didn't buy. For those that shop vintage, you know the sadness you feel when you find a stunning vintage piece only to realise it's too small, too expensive, far away or already sold. This is the vintage that haunts us and I am certainly haunted … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Dress Replica – Recreating The Vintage That Got Away
Back in October/November 2022, I found myself in Canberra for a few days and of course, new city means new op shops and vintage. Despite having a very crazy trip, between running errands, I checked out a few op shops and secondhand stores and managed to have a great little haul. Whilst checking out the … Continue reading Canberra Vintage Haul
Back in May, I wrote up a review of the Peony Blush Dress from Teuta Matoshi which is a stunning Grace Kelly Princess fantasy gown that we all fell in love with. Since posting, I've had a few messages regarding fit of other Teuta Matoshi styles. It just so happens that I have a few … Continue reading Garden in the Sky Dress from Teuta Matoshi Review
During the original lockdown, I really struggled and although I wanted to take part in the #StayHomeAndSew movement, it was more #StayHomeAndStress on my end. When this year started, it had been a while since I had sewn for myself; not for a project or a video, but just for the joy of sewing. Last … Continue reading All The Dresses I Made in 2022
I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels the need to get a whole new wardrobe when they go on vacation. Earlier in October, it just so happened that my partner and I realised we had to go on our honeymoon because it was a bit of a "now or never" situation. Our destination? … Continue reading Hourglass Swing Dress from The Pretty Dress Company Review
Well here we are again, tackling pattern Butterick 5982 for the second time. Back in April, I made Butterick 5982 using an Indian embroidered cotton and although I loved the pattern and the fabric, the darts ruined it for me, they looked like sad, flat saggy nipples and I just can't stop being bothered by … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Redo Review: Butterick 5982