News from the sewing room, a few new vintage sewing patterns. Check out the skirt flounce and cape on that … More
Tag: vintage patterns
More vintage pattern happiness…
Right when I’m loving separates…. take a closer look at that stunning blouse and illustration on the McCalls pattern… That … More
Summer sewing projects, Vogue 7225
Yet another pattern that has been waiting for the perfect time and fabric, Vogue 7225. Looks deceptively simple… and I … More
Summer sewing projects, Butterick 9497
Butterick 9497, such a stylish little number. I love the half-full skirted version, but these days I find I’m going … 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
Simplicity 2491… complete!
This project has been on the go for some time now, probably since last summer… ah, and now I’m finally done! … More
My first real venture into making a toile of a garment – or two!
Actually four! Don’t you just LOVE these dress patterns?? The two above had been trying to lure me into the … More
Simplicity 3107 in pale blue Crimplene …Complete!
Some belated photos of a dress I finished last year… I had to wear it today, so better grab a … More
More vintage pattern crushes
Do you know how long I’ve wanted a vintage hat pattern or two? Ages! After rather cooly flicking through every … 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