Earlier in the year, I tested out a sewing pattern that produced one of my favourite dresses which I'm embarrassed to say I wear almost weekly. The pattern in question is Simplicity X Lisette 1419 and it contains two dresses with different collar and sleeve options as well as a jacket; on my first attempt, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity X Lisette 1419 but Make it Halloween
As the year goes on, I am learning and getting more and more comfortable with true vintage sewing patterns wether they be digitised or the actual original envelope and pieces. We have only made two true vintage patterns which were vintage Simplicity 8398 and McCalls 5142 both of which come from what is known as … Continue reading Vintage Sewing Pattern Review: Style Print 1028 Pinafore
We all know the trope; their eyes meet across a crowded room, all sound is sucked out of the room and they are drawn to one another, falling in love at first sight. That is how I felt about the Amber tartan kitty dress from Vivien of Holloway. Despite my wardrobe being loaded with colour, … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway – Amber Tartan Kitty Dress
Summer is officially over here in Australia and soon, we will be reaching for our cardigans and coats. Now is the time to start looking for some fabulous winter outfits and I have already found some new favourites from British Retro. I'm not one to wear a lot of wiggle or fitted dresses due to … Continue reading Tallulah Pencil Dress – British Retro Review
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