Vintage sewing

Find out more about my long-term love affair with vintage sewing. I trained as a fashion designer and seamstress at university during the 1990s and I use my knowledge to create authentic vintage clothing from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. The majority of patterns I use are original ones from their period as they are much easier to work with and you end up with a much more authentic look.

Finished: 1930s Winter Plaid Jacket

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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 →

Finished: 1930s Ruffles Almost-Vintage Dress

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1930s ruffles dress

Outfit Details 1930s Ruffles Dress – Made by Me 1930s Black Hat – The Washerwoman Vintage White Leather Gloves  – Dig for Victory Show 1940s Black Cordé Clutch – Shepton Mallet Flea Market 1930s Reproduction Shoes – Aris Allen Silver Celtic Earrings – Had for years This gorgeous 1930s dress was… Continue Reading →

Finished: 1930s Separates in Mustard, Navy & White

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1930s separates

Outfit Details 1930s Navy Spot Silk Blouse – Made by Me 1930s Mustard Linen Skirt – Made by Me Navy 1950s Kelly Handbag – Bath Flea & Vintage Market (no longer running) Navy 1930s Shoes – Donna Flower Vintage Navy Narrow Belt – Warehouse Navy Drop Earrings – Shepton Mallet… Continue Reading →