August went by so fast I can hardly believe it's time for another Simplicity Stitch by Stitch make! This one was a little extra special though, as it was voted for by YOU! As Simplicity's Vintage Ambassador, I chose my picks from Simplicity's retro patterns to select 6 of my favourite 1950s style patterns. The 1950s is my favourite fashion era and I...
I am so excited to be able to finally share this make with you! I was lucky enough to be a pattern tester for Sew Over It's NEW Elsie Dress Printed Pattern, sewn with one of their equally beautiful fabrics. I knew this dress was going to be something special and it's been super hard not to gush all about it this past...
Hi pinups! It's been a while since I've done a regular old pattern review and this make was 100% selfish! I know I talked on YouTube and Instagram about my birthday outfit plans, it was part of my Me Made May pledge, long story short I wanted to keep up the tradition of sewing a me-made outfit for my birthday in May. (So...
In my previous post I announced becoming Simplicity's Vintage Ambassador, and this is my first post in the series! The 8342 Simplicity pattern is part of the new season range, and whilst not vintage or reproduction, you can't deny it's sassy, rockabilly, 1950s appeal. I jumped at the chance to get my paws on this pattern and knew just the jersey fabric to...
Butterick Patterns by Gertie B6453 - The Ultimate Retro Summer Dress! Talk about a 'must have' sewing pattern! The new Butterick Patterns by Gertie B6453 dress pattern has taken over sewist's Instagram accounts since it launched last month. Since it's US release, I've been stalking UK stores to get my paws on it. Luckily Sew Essential came to my rescue once again with...
Minerva Craft Blogger Network: Butterick Patterns by Gertie B6130 Slip It's time for April's Minerva Craft Blogger Network make! I've been wanting to try Gertie's retro slip pattern for a while now, and after seeing some of her own versions on her Instagram recently, I bumped it to the top of my sewing queue! Sewing Summary: Pattern: Butterick Ladies Sewing Pattern 6031 Camisole, Slip...
The Cocktail Hour Sew-Along - V8943 - 1950s Inspired Prom Dress! I'm really excited to share my make on The Cocktail Hour Blogger Tour! A super fun (and glamorous) sew along hosted by McCalls raising money for -->The Eve Appeal --> through the sale of each Vogue pattern selected for the sew along. Stay tuned until the end of this post for my...
CocoWawa - Lily Blouse Hi pinups! Adorable new pattern alert! Meet 'Lily' from indie designer CocoWawa, a blouse and dress pattern with the cutest sailor collar. So when Ana asked me to review her new pattern, I jumped at the chance. Here's a peek at the pattern: How happy and colourful is this?! I opted for the blouse version with simple short sleeves....
