Vintage On The Web – March 2016
Well, March has been quite a month! Not only did I do three giveaways but I also managed to seriously step up my volume of blog posts with two a week. Then I had a whole 10 days off work… Continue Reading
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.
Well, March has been quite a month! Not only did I do three giveaways but I also managed to seriously step up my volume of blog posts with two a week. Then I had a whole 10 days off work… Continue Reading
This is my very last blogiversary giveaway this year. I did have another big one in the planning but sadly it didn’t come to fruition but never mind, it’s been incredibly fun to do and I’ve loved reading all of… Continue Reading
You’ve probably seen me mention ClothSpot as my favourite fabric shop before on the blog, but trust me this is no exaggeration. I love their stuff and honestly, I think I spend more time on their website than I do… Continue Reading
After putting my passion for making clothes aside for a number of years, I launched back into it last year determined to make myself all those early 20th Century pieces that I love but can’t afford. Thankfully, my skills came… Continue Reading
It was freezing on Sunday but in true vintage gal style I wrapped up warm and headed off to my favourite flea market down at the Royal Bath & West Showground. It was the second one of the year but,… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Aubergine Coat – Made by me Aubergine Cloche Hat – Mad Hatters White Cotton Shirt – Next 1930s Style Tweed Flutter Skirt – The House of Foxy Vintage Burgundy Wool Tie – eBay Burgundy Leather Gloves –… Continue Reading
Well, it’s nearing the end of January and already one of my goals for this year is out of the window. I had vowed to myself that I would post on here more often, and it started well, but then… Continue Reading
As I mentioned in my last post I did a lot of thinking and researching over the holidays about the things I want to sew in 2016. This led me to make a few vintage sewing resolutions of things I must… Continue Reading
I’m back! Happy New Year to you all, I hope Father Christmas brought you everything you wanted and that you had lots of merriment over the holidays. I had a lovely relaxing time, getting up late and not having much… Continue Reading
Well, here we are again, another month’s over, but never mind, Christmas will be here in less than a month! Usually by this time I’m really, really excited and would’ve bought most of my presents, however, this year I’m still… Continue Reading