Get Fit and Fabulous: A 1950s Inspired Workout and Exercise Routine The 1950s were a time of booming post-war optimism, and fitness was no exception. Women embraced exercise with enthusiasm, seeking to maintain a healthy and glamorous figure. In today's health conscious world, there are heaps of workout to suit all bodies and fitness levels. … Continue reading 1950s Inspired Fitness Routine
The Do's and Don't for Audience Etiquette Are you off to your first ever burlesque or performing artist show and don't quite know what to do or expect? No worries! Here's a great little audience etiquette guide. With the rise of performance art as a fun night night out, and a great form of exercise … Continue reading Burlesque/Performing Artist Audience Etiquette
By now we all know that I love Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. This means that every now and then, I need to pay homage to the late great Charles M. Schultz by building something fun with my Dad. Two Christmas's ago whilst out and about looking at Christmas light displays, we saw a number … Continue reading Making Seasonal Snoopy Garden Decorations
Originally being scooped out of a 'end of season' sales bin, I've had my Christmas stockings for a few years and I still absolutely love them. They may not be overly decorated or festive, but they work well in our home and the colours are cute and soothing. Last year, I wanted to find a … Continue reading Easy No-Sew Embroidered Monogram Stockings
Cleo Makeup Bag sewing Pattern Review - From Sunday Sewing Club When I first started learning how to sew, I immediately started by sewing dresses and kinda skipped all the fun beginner projects such as pillowcases and tote bags. Being at the point where my wardrobe is bursting at the seams, I have started shifting … Continue reading Sewing a Quilted Boxy Pouch
For those of us in the Southern hemisphere, summer is on its way as we've finally left the winter months. Warm weather, sunny days and beach trips are on the horizon and I figured that it's never too late to start learning something new. As I'm trying to challenge myself with my sewing, I wanted … Continue reading Sewing Swimwear: Making my First One Piece Swim
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any crafter during the holiday season must be in want of a project. As it's currently spooky season for only a moment longer, I couldn't let Halloween drift past without crafting something to celebrate. As I'm taking things such slow and easy this year, my original 6 Halloween … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash; Halloween Edition
In August, I took a little down south sewing mini getaway to Manjimup to relax, eat amazing snacks, and of course sew. I try to take this kind of mini trip every year as a dedicated block of time for self care and it's always fun to get a few sewing project crossed off the … Continue reading Sewing Celestial Themed Cushions – Square and Moon Shaped
If you've been around for a little while, you might know that I have a mini ironing board from Ikea that I use for my sewing. After I made my first ever dress, I had some left over fabric in a cute fox print which I began turning into an ironing board cover (I actually … Continue reading How to Make an Ironing Board Cover
With my new sewing room all set up, it's time to add a few finishing touches. As you progress in your sewing skills, you start using and learning new tools that make things a little easier; one sewing tool I've always wanted is a Tailor's Ham. These 'hams' are a tightly stuffed pillow used as … Continue reading How I Made a Tailor’s Ham (with a free pattern!)
Caring for Your Vintage Silk Treasures True vintage scarves, with their intricate patterns and timeless elegance, deserve special care when it comes to cleaning and keeping them looking their best. Unlike modern scarves made of synthetic materials, these delicate fabrics require a gentle touch to maintain their beauty and longevity. To help you look after … Continue reading A Guide to Washing True Vintage Scarves
Three ways to Saving Your Sounds Vinyl records offer a unique listening experience, but sometimes those precious discs can become warped due to heat, humidity, or improper storage. A warped record can cause your turntable's needle to skip or produce unwanted pops and crackles. But fear not, vinyl lovers! There are ways to flatten your … Continue reading A Guide to Flattening Warped Vinyl Records
As someone with chronic pain issues, comfort in clothing is a must which has lead me to make todays project, some tie up, wrap around pants. Now these pants are certainly not my original idea and I have owned a pair of these pants which I picked up in KL well over a decade ago … Continue reading Sewing Tie-Up Pants with No Pattern
I think my husband is pretty great and I'd like to think that after we have both shuffled off this mortal coil, we end up haunting a cute little woodland area as groovy bedsheet ghosts. A girl can dream right? Well to help manifest this scenario, I wanted to share a cute and cosy date … Continue reading Cute and Spooky Date Night Idea: Painting Bedsheet Ghosts Figurines
Let's be a vintage cottage garden witch for Halloween! I blame the change in hair colour, but I feel like a need to create a fun Halloween witchy vibe that's a little different this year. Well, it just so happens that a few years ago I bought everything I needed to make a cute straw … Continue reading DIY Tutorial: Straw Witches Hat
Although it's a little late, I've recently been getting more and more into house plants. Anyone on the same bandwagon knows that house plants can be fickle and super demanding with their comfort and needs, one of the most important being sunlight. Now I have a pretty dark house, it's not the best design to … Continue reading Retro Floral Mosaic Table DIY
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
DIY Vintage Inspired "Embroidery free" Embroidered Cardigan Tutorial Happy cosy cardigan season everyone! Cardigans are wardrobe staples offering comfort and style especially when it comes to styling vintage in colder weather. In this world of mass overconsumption, I wanted to see if I could revamp my wardrobe without getting anything new so, why not elevate our wardrobes … Continue reading Making a Vintage Inspired Floral Embroidered Cardigan