A Sewing Kind of Weekend
This weekend I had a very rare few days on my own to get on with some of the things I have been wanting to do for a while but just haven’t found the time to do. Most of these… Continue Reading
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.
The Vintage Bazaar Giant Jumble Sale
I hadn’t intended on writing a post about my trip to the Vintage Bazaar Giant Jumble Sale in Frome yesterday, mainly because I didn’t take any photos whilst I was there as I was too engrossed in everyone’s wares. However,… Continue Reading
Vintage Shopping in Cardiff
Last weekend I spent a very soggy couple of days vintage shopping in Cardiff. It was part of a series of small trips my mum and I are going to do this summer to different cities or towns in the… Continue Reading
Vintage on the Web – April 2015
Well, another month has gone by and it’s time for my monthly Vintage on the Web post. Is it me or is this year just flying by? I can’t believe it’s May already. Thankfully the British weather has been relatively… Continue Reading
Finished: Handmade 1940s Inspired Anna Sui Dress
Way back in the mid-90s when I was a young whipper-snapper of a fashion design student my favourite designer was the amazingly creative, yet highly wearable, Anna Sui. Her collections always had a huge influence of the past and she… Continue Reading
Vintage on the Web – March 2015
Oh dear, this has arrived a couple of days late but I promise I do have a good excuse, I’m on holiday this week! I haven’t gone away anywhere amazing, unfortunately, but I have been very busy. It was my… Continue Reading
Vintage Sewing Patterns – Wednesday Wish List #11
I originally learnt to sew when I was a child. My mum, who I always thought was an amazing seamstress, very patiently showed me different stitching techniques, how to re-hem a skirt and how to make a drawstring bag. I… Continue Reading
Replacing the zip in a vintage dress in 10 easy steps
One thing that can put people off purchasing a vintage item is if the zip is old, rusty or even broken. However, this should never be a deterrent from buying that perfect vintage dress and I’m going to show you… Continue Reading
