Happy New Year! Yes, it’s that time of year again when I look back over the last 12 months and review all the vintage garments I’ve made. It’s been an odd kind of a year because I was much more… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Winter Coat in Teal Wool – Made by Me 1930s Teal Wool Hat – The Washerwoman Faux Fur Scarf – Helen Moore 1930s Brown Suede Gloves – Stardust Year Vintage 1930s Brown Leather Handbag – Dairy House Antiques 1930s Brown Leather Shoes – UK Charm Vintage 1930s… Continue Reading
One thing that often crops up on the blog, and on my social media, whenever I post anything to do with 1930s crochet is the fact that people seem to struggle to find patterns to use for their own projects.… Continue Reading
On Sunday I had the usual email newsletter from Sky TV telling me about upcoming shows for the week. Usually I have a quick flick through but nothing really catches my eye. However, this time was different and at the… Continue Reading
Apologies for the on and off radio silence at the moment. Life in general, both at home and at work, are extremely busy and finding time to dedicate to the blog is proving difficult. However, I have finally managed to… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1940s Ethically Produced Gingham Dress – Made by Me Vintage Wicker Basket – My mum’s from the 1970s 1930s Straw Hat – Shepton Mallet Flea Market 1940s Style White Shoes – Miss L Fire Red Drop Earrings – Made by Me Back in July, after… Continue Reading
Believe it or not, this 1940s chevron stripe jumper was completed way back in April of this year, but I’ve only just got around to photographing it. Shame on me! The main reason it’s taken me so long is because… Continue Reading
When I was at fashion college back in the 1990s one of my most favourite designers was Anna Sui. Her designs embodied everything that influenced my own work and she was a huge inspiration to me. Like Vivienne Westwood, another… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Dust Bowl Dress – Made by Me Pink Wicker Handbag – Marks & Spencer (years ago!) 1930s Style Sunglasses – eBay 1930s Style Yellow Shoes – Hotter Shoes 1930s Jade Drop Earrings – Gift The term ‘dust bowl’ comes from a period in 1930s when… Continue Reading
Hello, my name is Cate and I’m a vintage sewing pattern nerd! Yep, this is my confession as I’ve finally reached complete nerd status. In fact I think I need a badge, anyone good at making them? 🙂 What am… Continue Reading
