Today I finally finished the sarong dress I've been working on for two years! I kept running out of things - lining, boning, thread - so it took much longer than it should! The pattern is a mashup of two different patterns - Gertie's Liz Dress by...
With Viva Las Vegas coming up soon in September it's time to make an outfit - not that we're able to attend due to Australia's restrictions. I LOVE vintage Hawaiian dresses - but I actually don't like low cut dresses. I wanted something that was light...
This weekend I finally made something I've wanted to make for years - 1930s lounging (or beach) pajamas! The pattern I used was Harlow, a new free pattern from Gertie and Charm Patterns. I totally stashbusted for this - the yellow fabric is left over japanese rayon...
I've been after a red and black vintage patio dress for years! I've never seen one in my size, and figured it was time to make my own. The pattern I ended up using was Gertie's Patio Dress pattern, from her Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses book. This...
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...