An Amazing History Based Trip to Berlin!
At the beginning of last week my Mum and I headed to Berlin, a city I had long wanted to visit. Berlin has a lot of history from the 1920s, 1930s & 1940s and I wanted to visit some of… Continue Reading
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Celebrating the 1930s Casual Elegance of Louisa Durrell
Last year I totally fell in love with ITV’s series The Durrells, set in the 1930s and based on the books by the naturalist, Gerald Durrell. At the time I was totally bowled over by all of the costumes used… Continue Reading
Finished: My First Hand Blocked 1930s Hat
I apologise for the lack of posts just recently but I’ve got a lot going on and something had to give and that was the blog. Unfortunately things are still rather chaotic (it didn’t help when my fridge/freezer decided to… Continue Reading
1930s Hand Knitted Jumper & Feedsack Skirt
Outfit Details 1930s Hand Knitted Jumper – Made by Kate-Em 1930s Feedsack Skirt – Shepton Mallet Flea Market White 1940s Style Shoes – Miss L Fire Bright Pink Straw Handbag – Marks & Spencer Turquoise Drop Earrings – Made by Me Before I learnt how to crochet last year I… Continue Reading
Record Fashions Pattern Magazine – July 1938
Click on images for a larger version Although I have quite a large collection of genuine vintage fashion, sewing and crochet magazines I don’t tend to share them on the blog for some reason. I have no idea why but… Continue Reading
Win Two Tickets to The Festival of Vintage 2017
Well, what do you know, we’ve got another competition! Yes folks, that’s right, if you didn’t win the 1930s crochet hat you still could be in with a chance of winning two tickets to The Festival of Vintage at York… Continue Reading
Win A Handmade 1930s Crochet Hat – Blogiversary Giveaway
Yes, it’s that time of year again – it’s my three year blogiversary! Three whole years! How did that happen? This past year has been a bit of whirlwind with the blog, especially as I’ve worked with lots of really… Continue Reading
Making Broken Beautiful Again with Bregjes Design
Every single person I know who is into vintage in one way or another is a lover of vintage china. It’s one of those things that transcends every different era we may be obsessed with. And nothing says vintage tea… Continue Reading
Finished: 1930s Mustard Crochet Jumper and Hat
It’s finished! Yes, my second ever crochet jumper is done and it has a hat to match, both of which were created from original 1930s patterns. This was one hell of a mammoth project which initially started at the very… Continue Reading
Finished: 1930s Winter Plaid Jacket
Outfit Details 1930s Winter Plaid Jacket – Made by Me 1930s Brown Wool Crepe Skirt – Made by Me 1930s Navy Crochet Hat – Made by Me 1930s Navy Crochet Scarf – Made by Me Brown Faux Fur Scarf – Helen Moore Vintage Navy Leather Gloves – Had for years Brown 1930s Style Handbag – Molly’s… Continue Reading
