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Weigel’s 2039, ready to sew.

You may recall, I’ve had this pattern floating around for a while, just couldn’t commit to a fabric.  However, a … More

sewing, vintage patterns, vintage sewing, we sew retro, Weigel's 2039

Butterick 2137 complete!

I cut this dress out while on holiday, planning ahead for winter, I decided on the long sleeve (though collarless) … More

Butterick 2137, sewing, vintage patterns, vintage sewing, we sew retro, we sew vintage

Naughty Noël, a Christmas cocktail

Our Christmas cocktail, the Naughty Noël, mmm mm.  This is almost one month too late, but it still goes down … More

1960s, cocktails, Mad Men, party

Sewing book reviews…

I ought to be completing a tax return.. but I ah, I would rather just drink tea and read sewing … More

Books, op shop treats, sewing, sewing books, vintage, vintage sewing, vintage sewing book

New cocktail, Mad Men inspired of course! The Waterview Sunset…

Pretty isn’t it?  With this heat, I keep making cocktails, this one is inspired by our world renowned sunsets.  And … More

cocktails, Mad Men

Weigel’s 2039 and fabric ideas…

New dress pattern, and new fabric, a pretty printed cotton, from a friend’s de-stash…  enough for a full skirt, maybe … More

fabric, sewing, vintage patterns, we sew retro, Weigel's 2039

Simplicity gingham dress project…

I have a number of sewing projects on the go, or waiting for some action, I picked up just under … More

sewing, simplicity dress, vintage sewing, we sew retro

Academy 4832… to line or not to line?

I thought I’d share my current project, I’ve been putting together this, perhaps wearable toile, and I’m now considering lining … More

Academy 4832, fashion, sewing, vintage patterns, vintage sewing, we sew retro

Simplicity 5908 done and dusted!

This little number didn’t take long at all – I cut it out in one of my cutting binge sessions … More

1960s, dresses, sewing, Simplicity 5908, vintage patterns, vintage sewing

Mad Men inspired cocktails part three, Green Sea

This is my top cocktail so far…  Green Sea, I mean, the name says it all. 1 part vodka 1 … More

1960s, cocktails, Mad Men

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