Two of my loved McCall’s patterns, 3326 and 3468, from my instagram. This little number has been on the back … More
Tag: 1950s
Butterick 6299 in Nanas fabric, and my cheat grading up method
I have been working on a number of projects this year, many sewing, some stitching, and lots of reading…the blog … More
A touch of noir, Advance 6190 and Simplicity 5294
Advance 6190 One of those, OMG patterns, Advance 6190, is a vintage pattern I splashed out on a while back, … More
At The Beach, 100 years of summer fashion in New Zealand
New Zealand Fashion Museum have been busy again, I was at the Maritime Museum with friends and children for a … More
Auckland Vintage Textile Fair.
It was today. And it was wonderful. Hats? A hat for everyone. Truly. This table, from Agent Bluebelle’s Wardrobe, was full … More
mermaids purse 