Working with Vintage Sewing Patterns Vintage sewing patterns are lovely to use, and there is something special about using a … More
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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
Simplicity 4730 – finally complete!
So, I’m getting up to date with finished sewing projects, this little number has been stashed away in the stash … More
Butterick 7731, women’s shirt
Who wouldn’t want a shirt like this? Fabulous isn’t it, kimono sleeves, cuffs and a simple, sharp collar, it really … More
Academy 2953, classic slacks.
This has been the year of mastering slacks and pants. These, 40s? (I think the pattern is from the 1940s, … More
Simplicity 1573 – summer frock
This year has been a big ‘sewing vintage casual’ kind of year, I have made a several pairs of vintage … More
McCall’s 3326 technical details – underarm gussets
This is one of the final posts on my sewing project with Elise from Punga Road Studio. You’ve seen the … More
Punga Road Studio, the finished dress!
It’s finished, McCall’s 3326 from 1953 in a lovely vintage floral fabric from the same era, hooray! If you’re new … More
Vintage sewing with Elise from Punga Road Studio
If you have been following along with my Vintage Dressmaking Collaboration announced a couple of weeks ago, you might be excited … More