If you hang around the vintage sewing community, you will hear of several patterns that have a bit of a cult following. These patterns are often rare and very sought-after so most of us will miss out on owning/sewing the pattern however, some companies sell professional reproductions of vintage patterns meaning the original pattern is … Continue reading Sewing Vintage Butterick 9629
The Sou'West Vintage Fest has been a pillar vintage event for enthusiasts within Western Australia for years and always draws a huge crowd. Run by local legend Sarah from Red Leopard Photography, the Sou'West Vintage fest is a ture celebration of retro nostalgia and prides itself on being a fun day out. With the day … Continue reading Sewing for Sou’West Vintage Fest 2025; Simplicity R10646/S9164
It's the festive season once again and I for one feel a little exhausted and as though I'm running on fumes just trying to make it to the big day itself. When I lived in Dublin, I loved walking through stores (mainly to avoid the cold or rain) and seeing all the cosy pyjamas and … Continue reading Sewing Christmas Pyjamas with Lisette B6296
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
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
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
Today’s fashion consumer is bombarded by constantly changing trends, fast fashion and micro-seasons; but the one thing that never goes out of style is good quality vintage. Despite this, people are more likely to shop at fast fashion outlets where most of the clothing will end up at landfill or make thrift stores overflow. Shopping … Continue reading Top 6 Reasons to Shop Vintage