Vogue 2759 – vintage pattern pirates

A random fabric and brown paper pattern package among some of Nana Shirley’s fabrics… Nana had a copy of her … More

Butterick 6039 cape in red crepe

I have wanted a cape for a few years now, and they seem to be a bit of a trend … More

So, I’m getting up to date with finished sewing projects, this little number has been stashed away in the stash … More

Who wouldn’t want a shirt like this? Fabulous isn’t it, kimono sleeves, cuffs and a simple, sharp collar, it really … More

What are the chances of reaching into a rabbit hole and grabbing hold of a baby rabbit? The chances seem … More

This has been the year of mastering slacks and pants. These, 40s? (I think the pattern is from the 1940s, … More

In the lead up to the next Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand Symposium, I recall this years weekend … More

I am a happy hoarder of some precious vintage sewing patterns, I thought I’d share some here…. I’d love to … More

This year has been a big ‘sewing vintage casual’ kind of year, I have made a several pairs of vintage … More

Photos from the lovely-as-always Auckland Vintage Textile Fair! Did I mention the Hats! So many fabulous hats! Isn’t this stitching … More