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
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
There's nothing quite like vintage sleepwear; it's always just that little bit luxurious, extra and ridiculously opulent which makes it something highly sought after for collectors. Vintage sleepwear is also very delicate which can make it difficult to actually use on a regular basis; personally, I use mine for photoshoots and very special occasions because … Continue reading Sewing Patterns for Vintage and Retro Style Sleepwear
Even though it's not quite autumn yet, I'm already thinking about my winter wardrobe. I suffer from seasonal depression no matter how much I try to convince myself I don't. I tend to become a true homebody in winter and barely leave the house so although I dream of a cute vintage winter wardrobe, I … Continue reading Vintage and Retro Style Sewing Patterns for A Dapper Wardrobe
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
Spurred on from my last true vintage sewing pattern, I wanted to try another so I returned to my stash of true vintage patterns. When it comes to vintage patterns, it can be really daunting to cut one up and I have noticed that more and more online pattern sellers are selling prints of vintage … Continue reading Vintage Sewing Pattern McCalls 5142 from 1959
As summer is slowly starting to wrap up, although it always has a few more hot days as a final hurrah so I know it's not over just yet, I thought I'd go ahead and sew up a modern pattern that I believe can be styled vintage. Today's pattern of choice is McCall's M7950 looking … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: McCalls M7950
When it comes to the perfect pinup wardrobe, sometimes a pinup just has to do it herself. For about a year, Ive been slowly teaching myself how to sew and found that the resources available online are a goldmine. There are so many amazing pattern that can be sewn at home to help you create … Continue reading The DIY Pinup – Simple and Easy Sewing Patterns for a Vintage Wardrobe