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This weekend just gone I had a very rare treat of not having anything planned, apart from getting my hair cut. Therefore, I actually got some time to sit down in front of the sewing machine, something that doesn’t seem… Continue Reading
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
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
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
I’m afraid I’m still without a computer so I apologise for the severe lack of outfit posts so far this year. To update you, my hard drive was completely toast! Yep, when it comes to computers the worse happened, nothing… Continue Reading
Well, as my computer is still in computer hospital, this week is just a quick post, but it’s a goody! Last week the gorgeous Kitty from Kitty Lou Vintage sent me a huge bundle of 1930s sewing and crochet heaven.… Continue Reading
Following on from my retrospective look back over my makes from 2016, I thought I’d now look forward to my plans for 2017. As you can imagine I have many, many, many vintage crafting ideas for this year but I’m… Continue Reading
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
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely festive holiday and are now fully ready to take on 2017. I had a much needed rest and it was good to take a break from the blog for a… Continue Reading
Earlier this year I was surprised and delighted to be included within one of Dot Com Gift Shop’s blog posts. The post in question was all about bags that evoke memories and they’d spotted the 1940s Cordé story on my… Continue Reading
