After sewing this dress for my talent round for the Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant, I put her on my mannequin, took a step back and then immediately grabbed new fabric and started making her again. Having wanted to make a shirt dress for well over two years, my first attempt using Simplicity R10646/S9164 gave … Continue reading Sewing a Daisy Shirt Dress with Simplicity R10646/S9164
Continuing on with my Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant sewing saga, find part one/day wear sewing post here, today we are met with part two and how I made my talent round outfit. What's the talent I did on stage you ask? Wallpapering. Yes, I did wallpapering for three minutes on stage at one of … Continue reading Sewing a Wallpaper House Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
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
I know I said I wouldn't sew this pattern again so soon but ... I just had to! Way back in 2019 I went to my first ever Cooly Rocks On in Coolangatta and let me tell you, it was absolutely freezing. To be fair, a week and a half before the pageant I caught … Continue reading Sewing a Turquoise Tartan Pinafore using Vogue 9100
I've always had a soft spot for all things cottage core as I love the softness and romanticism of the style. For cottage core dresses, lots of gathers and layers is generally key and despite me loving all the parts of cottage core fashion, I've never really delved into making my own garments. For a … Continue reading Sewing a Cottage Core Camellia Dress using Vintage Advance 9077
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
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
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
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
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
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
Last year I made a list of sewing goals that I thought were going to be easily achievable, but then life got in the way. So this year I will be revisiting some goals and making what will hopefully be some more attainable goals instead. Sew More Indie PatternsThis is one goal I didn't get … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2024
According to the radio, it's the most wonderful time of the year but I know for many of us right now, we are riding the struggle bus. This year I wanted to sew at least one garment per month to keep myself active and hopefully use it as a means to stay focused and creative. … Continue reading Sewing my Christmas Dress for 2023 with Snoopy Fabric and Vogue 9100
It's no secret that I am on a fabric-buying ban and am trying to work my way through my fabric stash. The funny thing about a fabric stash is that depending on who is looking at it, you can tell if they sew or not. Those friends of mine who do not sew look at … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash; Sewing an Alice in Wonderland Dress with Vogue 9100
Following my delightful experience of creating a Barbie themed dress using the Very Easy Vogue 9100 a few weeks back, I knew that this pattern would become my next go-to. After being invited to my darling friends baby shower and hearing that the theme was May Gibbs, (a classic Australian children's author known for creating … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Themed Baby Shower Dress using Vogue 9100