I’ve been sitting with this fabric since last year, I love it, and there is just enough to make a … More
Tag: vintage patterns
making darts. the fabric kind. with Simplicity 7031.
I left a dress out while pinning and ironing darts recently, Luna and Blake came across it grabbed a pin … More
Butterick 8977 oh what to do what to do…
A lovely woman posted me this pattern to try out, and it’s SO pretty and unused, it’s a style I’ve … More
Simplicity 7031 cut and ready to sew!
Just cut this dress out while up at mum for a couple of days with the kids… marked the dots, … More
Style 4283 project ideas…
Playing around with some ideas for my latest sew retro project… Style 4283 from 1973. I found a couple of … More
Simplicity 5954
Finally, finally this little number is complete. Straight out of 1965, Simplicity 5954. I had a few issues with this … More
Simplicity 3461 complete!
(Yes, I know, I should have pressed it properly… but I may not have had any photos til next year!) … More
Simplicity 3461 getting started
This is my current we sew retro project, it’s a bit scary! I hope the fit is good, and I’m … More
Simplicity 8702 vintage dress number one!
I’ve had this pattern kicking around for ages, and with this dress, I now know I don’t really suit the … More
retro top for spring
So, I’ve had this cool 70s top on the go for ages, it was supposed to be one for the … More