You may recall, I’ve had this pattern floating around for a while, just couldn’t commit to a fabric. However, a … More
Tag: vintage sewing
Butterick 2137 complete!
I cut this dress out while on holiday, planning ahead for winter, I decided on the long sleeve (though collarless) … More
Sewing book reviews…
I ought to be completing a tax return.. but I ah, I would rather just drink tea and read sewing … More
Simplicity gingham dress project…
I have a number of sewing projects on the go, or waiting for some action, I picked up just under … More
Academy 4832… to line or not to line?
I thought I’d share my current project, I’ve been putting together this, perhaps wearable toile, and I’m now considering lining … More
Simplicity 5908 done and dusted!
This little number didn’t take long at all – I cut it out in one of my cutting binge sessions … More
Home Sewn!
I went to see Home Sewn last week, a pop up exhibition put together by the folks at the New … More
Simplicity 6845 – a swingin’ top!
This was one of those sewing projects I cut out a couple of months ago, and it’s finally complete! Wohoo, … More
sew retro project ideas Simplicity 6220 or Simplicity 4693
I’ve been sitting with this fabric since last year, I love it, and there is just enough to make a … More
Simplicity 5954
Finally, finally this little number is complete. Straight out of 1965, Simplicity 5954. I had a few issues with this … More