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
I said brrrrr it's cold in here! So let's make some winter pyjamas. Cosy winter pyjamas are an absolute joy yet I've never made myself a pair. Last year I attempted to make my first pair of proper pyjamas using the Butterick X Lisette B6296 pattern and I knew come winter, I'd have to make … Continue reading Sewing Retro Winter Pyjamas using Lisette B6296
This blog post is one I now really look forward to writing every year as it gives me a great chance to reflect on all the wonderful projects I have made over the course of an entire year. 2024 was an incredible year for projects and sticking to some personal goals, such as those found … Continue reading Everything I made in 2024 – Sewing Recap
A Feast for the Eyes: Where to Find True Vintage Table Linens and Tablecloths Vintage table linens add a touch of timeless elegance and nostalgia to any dining experience. From intricate lace to vibrant floral patterns, these textiles evoke a sense of history and charm. But where do you find these treasures? Here's a guide … Continue reading Where to Find True Vintage Table Linens and Tablecloths
Caring for Your Vintage Treasures: A Guide to Washing True Vintage Bed Sheets Vintage bed sheets add a touch of history and charm to your bedroom, but they require special care to ensure their longevity. Unlike modern sheets, vintage textiles often date back decades and may be made from delicate materials like cotton, linen, or … Continue reading A Guide to Washing True Vintage Bed Sheets
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
Dear Gentle Reader, we're back for round 2! It is time to celebrate season three of the show I am still obsessed with, Bridgerton on Netflix. I've loved the show since season 1 and have even read all the books so although I know all the juicy gossip and secrets, I get so excited for … Continue reading Sewing a Featherington Inspired Gown from ‘Bridgerton’ using Simplicity 9434
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
As soon as I learn I am going to be travelling for a holiday, I instantly start planning all the outfits I wish to sew despite knowing I will never have enough time. Although I've been there before, I recently got offered a chance to travel back to Club Med in the Maldives (see my … Continue reading Sewing a Retro Beach Playsuit – Butterick 6354
Recently, I've been looking back at my childhood and the things I grew up with and I found some bits and bobs in my personal collection of random junk which came from the world of Krtek. Who is Krtek you ask? Well, for those of us who grew up on classic Eastern European cartoons, Krtek … Continue reading Digging Up a Delight: The History of Zdeněk Miler and Krtek, the Little Mole
Sometimes as a sewing enthusiast, you find the perfect pairing between fabric and sewing pattern. This is one of those times. Within my fabric stash, I have some fabrics that have had a pre-assigned sewing pattern to them and it's really just a matter of time before I get around to sewing them. I've been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review; Simplicity 9296
Picnics have always been a wonderful way to spend time with loved ones, or solo, outside surrounded by delicious food. As an avid lover of picnics, there are a few things that can really elevate your picnics vibe and let's face it, picnics are all about the vibe. Putting together a retro-vibe picnic is easy … Continue reading Retro Picnic Must-have’s for Summer
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
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
Whilst travelling, people bring back souvenirs of shot glasses, spoons or keychains, the souvenir I bring back is fabric. In January, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a women's retreat in Bali and then a few days exploring the gorgeous island after. During my free days, of course I went fabric shopping … Continue reading My Bali Fabric Haul
Fashion comes and go and sure enough, if you bag up all the clothes you have in your wardrobe right now and put them away for a few years, they will eventually come back into fashion. When I was first learning to sew many years ago, I wanted to make a babydoll dress but make … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick 6682
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