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.
On Sunday I went to The Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. It’s advertised as ‘The definitive event for anyone with a love of textile based crafts’, so I though, ‘Yep, that’s right up my street!’ and booked tickets.… Continue Reading
Oh dear, I haven’t done a Vintage on the Web roundup for a while, have I? I keep getting distracted with other things, so my apologies. Anyway, I haven’t forgotten and here are all the wonderful vintagey things I’ve found… Continue Reading
At last I’ve finally got around to putting together my promised post about the main reason we headed up to Derbyshire, The Summer of Vintage Festival. This fantastic annual festival at Uttoxeter racecourse is put together by the gorgeous Gemma… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Bow Blouse – Made by Me 1930s Pleated Skirt – Made by Me White Vintage Handbag – Lewes Flea Market White 1940s Style Shoes – Miss L Fire Turquoise Drop Earrings – Made by Me 1930s Style Sunglasses – eBay After completing my burgundy collection, which was very… Continue Reading
Well, me actually! At least that’s what I used to tell myself before I started getting inspired by other vintage bloggers who seemed to pull off brown with amazing finesse. In my eyes brown has always been a dank, fuddy-duddy colour… Continue Reading
Outfit Details Late 1930s/Early 1940s Yellow Floral Dress – Made by Me 1930s Straw Hat – Shepton Mallet Flea Market Pink Straw Handbag – Marks & Spencer White 1940s Style Shoes – Miss L Fire 1930s Jade Earrings – A Gift Brown Seam Stockings – What Katie Did At… Continue Reading
Another month is drawing to a close and this year feels like it whooshing by in a flash. Are we really nearly in June? At least in England (until today!) it feels like summer is definitely on its way, but… Continue Reading
Apologies for the radio silence last week but I had a really crappy week. I won’t go into it because it was all work related but needless to say I was a very happy bunny when 5pm hit on Friday.… Continue Reading
When Wallis Simpson accompanied Edward VIII on a cruise aboard The Nahlin in the Adriatic Sea the couple were not yet married and Edward was still on the throne. It caused a huge stir and alerted the world’s media to the impending… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1920s Burgundy Cardigan – Made by me Vintage Beret – Had for years White Cotton Shirt – Next Black Chiffon Tie – Had for years 1930s Brown Wool Skirt – Made by Me Edwardian Style Boots – Next I call this my Ode to… Continue Reading
