FO: the Ultimate Leopard Dress (from Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book)
Hi guys! The Dykes on Bikes Ball is rapidly approaching, and this year I thought I'd make something a little bit different to wear...
vintage sewing
FO: Bleeding heart sweater top (Gable review)
A few weeks ago Jennifer from Jennifer Lauren handmade asked if I'd like to try out her latest pattern Gable - a 1950's inspired slash neck top. I'm really enjoying sewing with knit fabrics at the moment, and love slash neck tops so I immediately said...
FO: Joanie Sheath Dress (Butterick 9465, c. 1960)
When I think of Mad Men, my mind always runs to Joan and her dresses from early in the season. I'm not normally a fan of early sixties style, but I have to admit that stretchy sheath dresses are a great way to keep the vintage...
FO: Simply red sheath dress (Butterick 6308, c. 1952)
Have you ever thought long and hard about how many hours a week you spend at work (and the percentage of waking hours)? I had a moment last week, realising that I need more vintage clothing for work thats easy to wear and clean -...
FO: Salvador Dali Poodle Skirt
I've always loved the imagery of Salvador Dali, and especially his collaboration with Schiaparelli in 1937 to produce the iconic lobster dress. It was actually Gerard Nerval who had the pet lobster, not Dali So here's my 1950's nod to Salvador and Schiaparelli! My inspiration was the traditional...
One green bottle dress – my last project for 2015! (Pauline 51212 c. 1940s)
Happy holidays everyone! I hope you're keeping well. Unfortunately my new job is eating up my spare time (meaning not much time time left for knitting and sewing) but I'm still beavering away - just more slowly. My fingers were really itching to have a crack at...