Smooth Sailing by Wearing History is my FAVOURITE blouse sewing pattern - I've used it so many times I've lost count. It's so easy to change aspects (sleeves, pockets etc) and is perfect for a 1930s and 1940s look. I've had some 1940s blouses...
Wow, the Liz dress from Gertie's Charm Patterns was certainly a wild ride! I absolutely adore this dress, but was very nervous about how it might like look on a body with a low bust line and a high waist. Not to mention I need...
At the Viva Las Vegas car show last year I spotted someone wearing a gorgeous vintage dress - similar to a pake muu, but with shorter sleeves and knew I had to recreate it! The base pattern is Simplicity 8244 (a repro from 1954) that I've...
Today's finished knit is Rizzo, from Poison Grrls! I love all Amy Appel's designs - they're beautifully styled and normally knit in one piece so they're fast too. I had a hankering for a coral coloured sweater, and this pattern was perfectly suited. The yarn is...
I've been loving 1950's hostess sets for years - skirts over pants look so elegant and comfortable! During Spoonflower's last sale I nabbed some of this hawaiian fish design I've been eyeing off for ages and realised it would be perfect for making my hostess-set...
I loved this Marriner's pattern so much I had to make it again! This time in my favourite colours, navy and coral. The pattern can be found here - part of Curvy Month for 2019. This time round I worked extra width into the arms to make...