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As part of my Vintage Pledge I vowed to challenge myself and, as part of this challenge, I really wanted to push myself out of just sewing up garments. Hand embroidery is one thing on my list of things I want… 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
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
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
