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
My toxic trait is seeing a piece of clothing for sale and thinking, "I can make that!" but never actually doing it.Well over a year ago, I saw an advert for a Zimmerman dress which Navy with white polka dots and I just fell in love, until I saw the price. Over $3000 for a … Continue reading Sewing with Shirt Material; Butterick 5209
Earlier in the year I made a cute retro playsuit for a trip to the Maldives and it sparked a desire to make a few more playsuits. I've always been a little weary about playsuits, as I don't always get the fit along my torso right as I'm quite long yet always make the back … Continue reading Sewing a 1969 Playsuit using Vintage Simplicity 8254
Back in November, I went on a very impromptu week long trip to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. One of my favourite travel locations as I've been there many times, know my way around, love the food, have friends who live there and the shopping is great. As much as I normally like to meticulously plan … Continue reading Where to buy Fabric in Kuala Lumpur
It's time for another pattern review and this time we are looking at our first vintage reproduction pattern. Butterick B5708 is a notoriously interesting pattern despite it seeming relatively simple. Originally released in 1953, it has been reprinted for Butterick as part of their vintage pattern revival. This dress has a close-fitting, bias, self-lined bodice/midriff, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Butterick B5708