It's really hot and humid in Sydney right now, which always makes me think about short-sleeved blouses to beat the heat! Luckily I was digitizing Butterick 6965 for my Etsy store, so it seemed a good time to make the blouse for myself as well. This blouse...
I fell in love with a 1950s Hawaiian 'Surfrider' dress but it didn't fit - lucky Simplicity 8244 is exactly the same style! It's a repro of Simplicity 1018 from 1954. I call this a test because it really is - it's the final test...
Today I'm so happy to share my third finished vintage knit for the year - it's called Aloha, from Sun-Glo 58. How amazing is the original pattern image? I'm so happy with how this came out - especially as I had to up-size from 34 inch...
At last, another vintage knit finished for this year! This pattern is the Jane Wyman sweater from Hollywood Knits. I feel in love with pattern after a friend gifted me the book - what's not to like about a novelty sweater with a bizarre motif? Pattern review: I have...
Summer is probably not the ideal time to finish a jumper, but at least I won't be short of woolens come winter. Excuse the light in the photos, it was extremely hot and as soon as we were done I ran inside to change! This pattern is...
Knowing we were going to Hawaii for Christmas really inspired me to make some outfits I had put off for ages - including an Alfred Shaheen-inspired number. A friend of mine has an original one, and I was able to copy some of the details for...