I was excited to be asked by a friend to help put together an event as part of The Porn … More
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Weigel’s 2039, working with the bodice and facings
I have just completed this lovely new dress for summer, and this post has some finishing details that I find … More
Butterick 7762 shorts.
“See that there? That’s Summer!” Time to whip up some beach gear, shorts – for the first time… I love … More
We’re going on a fossil hunt
If you have been following our journey in home education, you will probably recall our fossil project a couple of … More
Hydra, studio photo
Hydra, 2013, by Angela Carter, worn by Sharne from Red Eleven, photographed by Paul Ross Jones.
working with lichen, first drawings
I’m learning about lichen at the moment. I have an idea for a garment, and need to test some ideas, … More
The red gingham dress
“I’ll just take the bodice from one pattern and the skirt from another, and just make a new dress!” Oh … More
Time to part-ay! New Vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls
Look! Just check out all those Vintage Strawberry Shortcake Party Pleasers. I splurged on some of these little dolls and … More
The New Look
[source] This is Dior’s New Look, his glorious Bar Suit. Isn’t it a dream? Cast your eyes over my blog, … More
Op shop show off, glassware, vintage sheets, and puzzles
I know, I know, do I need more John Wydham books? Do I? Yes! I also picked up The Caves … More