So, this dress did my head in a bit, but now I love it. It has been hanging in the … More
Tag: we sew retro
Weigel’s 2039, ready to sew.
You may recall, I’ve had this pattern floating around for a while, just couldn’t commit to a fabric. However, a … More
Butterick 2137 complete!
I cut this dress out while on holiday, planning ahead for winter, I decided on the long sleeve (though collarless) … More
Weigel’s 2039 and fabric ideas…
New dress pattern, and new fabric, a pretty printed cotton, from a friend’s de-stash… enough for a full skirt, maybe … 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 3107 in red, and the saga unfolds…
Luna and I have had a great time with Red in the sewing room lately. I picked up just over … More
Simplicity 3426, the new beach frock
I feel like it has been ages since I’ve posted something complete, a whole new dress that worked out just … More
Simplicity 1720, almost done!
I picked up this unusual pattern at The Vintage Textile Fair a couple of weeks ago – I loved it, … More
Simplicity 3107 progress…
I love this dress, I’m still completing it, I have had some troubles, mostly because I’ve done some weird things, … More