Even though I'm a little late with this kind of post, I thought it's still worth creating a list of all the wonderful things I managed to sew in 2023. 2023 started off really strong with some fun projects, it had some very challenging projects and I sewed my first prom dress and gown. The … Continue reading Everything I Made in 2023 – Sewing Recap
One of the most iconic ball gown styles from the 1950s is the cupcake gown; generally named due to the ruffles adorning the dress, this ball gown style was very popular for special occasions such as proms, weddings and evening dresses. Today, cupcake gowns are still highly sought after and something a lot of vintage … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Cupcake Gown using Liz Dress Pattern
As we all know, online shopping can often be hit or miss. Although I do buy vintage online, I've done it for long enough to know what to look for (blog on this topic coming soon), but I also buy a fair amount of retro reproductions. Buying cheap retro reproductions is a completely different story. … Continue reading Buying Fake Vintage from Ebay
I originally wasn't going to post an outfit recap for the month of September as I actually only left the house a hand full of days due to just being run off my feet and still needing some time to look after my mental health. Sometimes when my anxiety and depression kick in, I tend … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – September
There's something very special about owning a princess dress; it doesn't have to be a gown or something overly fancy, but just a dress that as soon as you put it on, you feel like absolute royalty. That's exactly how I felt about the Tilly Off the Shoulder Bow Prom Dress in light pink from The … Continue reading Tilly Prom Dress – Pretty Dress Company