Combining Vogue V9000 and Butterick B6354 Life doesn't always give you much free time and days off are few and far between which means when I have time to sew, I don't want to waste it deciding and planning my projects. Like most of us that trawl through the World Wide Web, I'm on Pinterest … Continue reading Sewing my Pinterest Board: Sage Green Gingham playsuit
Part Two: Donald Duck Ahoy, let's just call it Orange Bird, Tangled in threads and Refunds a plenty All Aboard!Welcome to the second instalment of a very special mini series where I curate a Disneybound wardrobe for my first-ever Disney Cruise. Back in Part One, please go back and give it a quick squiz, we … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Part 2 Sewing
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
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
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
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
Back in March I sewed McCalls 7950 which is a pattern I've fallen in love with. The other day, I was browsing Pinterest looking for some sewing inspiration and I came across a Dolce and Gabbana dress which featured an Italian/Tuscan inspired tile print. With a little more research I found out this dress came … Continue reading Sewing a Dolce and Gabbana Inspired Italian Tile Dress using McCalls 7950
Living in Australia, we celebrate our holiday season as the weather heats up meaning that if you wear a holdiay jumper during the holidays, you might expire from heat stroke. Although I find the idea of my holiday season being chilly rather romantic, the reality is I'm reaching for the deodorant and trying to stay … Continue reading Spider Web Bikini from Red Dolly Review
Dear gentle reader, it is time for another round of Bridgerton. Oh, how I burn with excitement. Like most of the world, I too fell in love with the world of Bridgerton when it came out last year; I loved the characters, the story, (the steamy scenes), and of course, the costumes. We all know … Continue reading Sewing a Bridgerton Inspired Gown using Butterick 6074
We are back with a brand new season of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel which means there will be new and exciting vintage costumes on our screens and in our hearts. As a fan of the show and of course the fashion, I am very lucky to once again work with Heart My Closet to test … Continue reading Mrs Maisel dresses from Heart My Closet Review
If you're a fan of the Archie comic's, you will already know that when it comes to fashion and styling, no one can compete with Katy Keene. Created by Bill Woggon in 1945, Katy Keene is a character that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics. She is a model, actress, … Continue reading Sewing a Katy Keene Inspired Valentine’s Day Dress
I'm trying to get back into sewing after a bit of a sad-spell so I figured Halloween is a great time to really get the creative juices flowing. To get some inspiration I went straight to my old vintage-sewing Pinterest board and stumbled upon this skirt that I completely forgot about. I'm not sure exactly … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Spiderweb Skirt
I'm not a huge celebrity follower and I can't seem to find enough time to keep up with the Kardashians but I do take some time out each year to check out all the stunning looks from the Met Gala. This year the theme was "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" which of course gives … Continue reading Met Gala looks inspired by Vintage Icons
**Please note; the original seller of this dress has turned out to be a scammer. Since the posting of my original review they have been nothing but unprofessional so I have removed their name and links from my review. Although my first interaction with them was positive, I do not wish anyone else get scammed. … Continue reading Allie Hamilton’s Blue Lake Dress – The Notebook inspired Dress Review
Has it already been a whole month since we started on the magical quest to create vintage inspired Studio Ghibli garments from some of their most iconic films? Where has the time gone, it's like it just flew away. Speaking of flying, this month, we will be drawing our inspiration from the 1992 film, 'Porco … Continue reading With a Vintage Twist – Porco Rosso
I have been sitting on this project idea for over two years and have finally decided to just stop procrastinating and do it. Welcome to a brand new blog/video series where I take the much loved characters from Studio Ghibli films and turn them into vintage/pinup girls. I've always loved Studio Ghibli, especially in their … Continue reading With a Vintage Twist – Kiki’s Delivery Service
It's that lovely time of year where you are free to relax, indulge and binge watch your favourite tv shows. If you're anything like me, I love a tv show based in the 40's and 50's so I can enjoy the fashion and styling along with hopefully a great storyline, awesome characters and fun moments. … Continue reading Vintage inspired TV shows worth a binge
Even though I've already made a gift giving guide, I thought it might be fun to share and explore more gift ideas but specifically for fans of the Amazon series, the Marvelous Mrs Maisel. This list will hopefully suit all budgets and come from small independent businesses and also the official Maisel brand. Of course … Continue reading Gift ideas for the Mrs Maisel Obsessed